Processed Herring Roe Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026
Parent Product
Herring Roe
HS Code
160432
Last Updated
2026-09-01
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Processed Herring Roe market coverage spans 101 countries.
- 16 exporter companies and 10 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 2 supplier- and manufacturer-linked transactions are summarized across the top 1 countries.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
- Page data last updated on 2026-09-01.
Global Supplier & Manufacturer Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Processed Herring Roe
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Processed Herring Roe Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
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Top YoY shifts for Processed Herring Roe: Japan (0.0%).
Processed Herring Roe Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
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| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 | 2026-08 | 2026-09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 0.0% | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Processed Herring Roe Global Supply Chain Coverage
26 companies
16 exporters and 10 importers are mapped for Processed Herring Roe.
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Processed Herring Roe Export Supplier & Manufacturer Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
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Processed Herring Roe Top Exporters, Manufacturers, and Supplier Profiles
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(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-01
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: Vietnam
Supplying Products: Herring Roe, Canned Mackerel, Seasoned Seaweed +3
(Spain)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-01
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: Mexico, Panama
Supplying Products: Herring Roe, Caviar, Balsamic Vinegar +5
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-01
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: Russia, Turkiye, Vietnam, Philippines, United States
Supplying Products: Frozen Broccoli, Frozen Cauliflower, Frozen Edamame +5
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-01
Industries: Fishing Aquaculture
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
Exporting Countries: Germany, Singapore, United States, China, Italy, Australia, Japan, Egypt, Poland, South Korea
Supplying Products: Canned Tuna, Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Meat, Frozen Skipjack Tuna +5
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-01
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: Vietnam, South Korea, Ukraine, United States, Uzbekistan, Indonesia, Philippines
Supplying Products: Flying Fish Roe, Frozen Octopus, Seasoned Seaweed +5
(Russia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-01
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
Exporting Countries: Georgia, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Vietnam, Mongolia, Turkmenistan
Supplying Products: Herring Roe, Crab Meat, Salmon Roe +5
Processed Herring Roe Global Exporter Coverage
16 companies
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Top Exporting Countries for Processed Herring Roe (HS Code 160432) in 2024
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| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Japan | 2,190,196 kg | 64,159,271.172 USD |
| 2 | Germany | 1,199,366 kg | 25,986,011.972 USD |
| 3 | United States | 791,185 kg | 17,167,224 USD |
| 4 | Denmark | 433,508 kg | 15,560,527.408 USD |
| 5 | Sweden | 1,318,455.059 kg | 14,576,578.761 USD |
| 6 | Canada | 457,315 kg | 9,727,629.044 USD |
| 7 | Netherlands | 381,214 kg | 8,872,193.617 USD |
| 8 | South Korea | 329,973.23 kg | 6,057,827 USD |
| 9 | Iceland | 411,968 kg | 5,934,823.861 USD |
| 10 | Ukraine | 469,160.361 kg | 5,182,809.31 USD |
Processed Herring Roe Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Processed Herring Roe Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
10 importer companies are mapped for Processed Herring Roe demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Processed Herring Roe Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(Japan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-01
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Vietnam
(Turkmenistan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-01
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Uzbekistan, Russia
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-01
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-01
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand
(Georgia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-01
Industries: Alcohol WholesalersBeverage ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-01
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
10 companies
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Top Import Demand Countries for Processed Herring Roe (HS Code 160432) in 2024
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| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ukraine | 1,706,215.533 kg | 32,597,910.91 USD |
| 2 | United States | 1,501,442 kg | 29,419,475 USD |
| 3 | South Korea | 2,285,508.589 kg | 25,085,522 USD |
| 4 | Germany | 1,287,871.622 kg | 24,454,047.47 USD |
| 5 | Japan | 2,305,813 kg | 22,115,872.711 USD |
| 6 | Thailand | 635,410 kg | 11,419,584.9 USD |
| 7 | Australia | 442,624.529 kg | 10,424,917.321 USD |
| 8 | Canada | 435,577.674 kg | 9,310,258.819 USD |
| 9 | United Kingdom | 302,698 kg | 9,236,406.341 USD |
| 10 | Norway | 770,619 kg | 7,757,179.983 USD |
Processed Herring Roe Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormSalted/Brined (Semi-preserved), often Frozen
Industry PositionConsumer-Ready Seafood Product
Market
Processed herring roe (commonly traded as salted/brined “kazunoko” and related roe products) is a niche, high-value seafood item with demand strongly associated with Japanese cuisine and seasonal consumption around year-end/New Year. Supply is constrained by short, highly seasonal roe fisheries timed to pre-spawning maturity in key producing regions, notably the Northeast Pacific (Canada/BC and Alaska) and the Northeast Atlantic (Norway and Icelandic/North Atlantic herring stocks). In British Columbia’s herring export profile, herring roe is a primary value driver and Japan is the dominant destination market, underscoring demand concentration risk for roe-oriented supply chains. Global trade dynamics are shaped by fisheries management (TACs/thresholds), buyer quality requirements (roe maturity/yield), and semi-preserved processing practices aligned with Codex guidance for fish roe products.
Major Producing Countries
- CanadaPacific herring roe fisheries in British Columbia are timed to late-winter/spring spawning; roe-oriented production includes both sac roe and spawn-on-kelp products.
- United StatesAlaska’s primary commercial use of herring is sac roe for foreign markets; sac roe and spawn-on-kelp fisheries occur across multiple Alaska areas.
- NorwayMajor herring fishing nation; Norwegian spring-spawning herring has main spawning off the Norwegian coast in February–March, underpinning seasonal roe availability.
- IcelandKey Northeast Atlantic herring producer within shared Atlanto-Scandian herring complex referenced by Norwegian marine research authorities.
Major Exporting Countries
- CanadaBritish Columbia exports include frozen herring and processed herring roe; Japan is the dominant export market in DFO’s BC herring export profile.
- United StatesPacific herring sac roe products are mainly marketed in Japan according to NOAA Fisheries; Alaska’s commercial herring sector emphasizes sac roe for foreign markets.
- NorwayMajor exporter of herring products (primarily frozen); roe products can be part of the broader herring value chain for international markets.
Major Importing Countries
- JapanDominant destination market for Pacific herring sac roe/roe products in North Pacific supply chains; kazunoko is a traditional Japanese product and major demand anchor.
- ChinaSignificant destination market for British Columbia herring exports in DFO’s BC herring export profile (noting that this includes herring products and processed roe).
- United StatesIdentified as a notable destination market for British Columbia herring exports in DFO’s BC herring export profile.
Supply Calendar
- British Columbia, Canada (Pacific herring roe fisheries):Feb, Mar, AprDFO describes roe herring fishing aligned with spawning aggregations: late Feb–early Mar in the southern North Coast and mid-Mar–mid-Apr in northern BC.
- Alaska, United States (Pacific herring sac roe/spawn-on-kelp fisheries):Jan, Feb, Mar, AprNOAA notes West Coast sac roe fisheries typically operate in winter–spring and are mainly marketed in Japan; Alaska ADF&G emphasizes timing openings close to the spawning event to maximize roe value.
- Norway (Norwegian spring-spawning herring):Feb, MarNorwegian marine research authorities identify main spawning along the Norwegian coast during February–March, shaping seasonal availability of spawning products.
Specification
Major VarietiesSalted/brined herring roe skeins (kazunoko-style), Spawn-on-kelp herring egg products (roe adhered to kelp/seaweed)
Physical Attributes
- Roe traded as intact skeins (sac roe) or as eggs adhered to kelp/seaweed (spawn-on-kelp), with firm/crisp texture valued in Japanese-style products.
Compositional Metrics
- Roe maturity and yield are key commercial determinants; fisheries openings may be announced once roe has matured to optimum quality (roe herring fisheries).
Grades
- Buyer grading commonly emphasizes roe maturity/yield, skein integrity, uniformity, and defect/blemish minimization (quality sorting practices vary by market).
Packaging
- Semi-preserved roe commonly packed in brine (bulk pails for further processing) or retail packs; Codex GSFA category description notes packaging in glass or other suitable containers for fish roe products.
ProcessingCodex GSFA describes typical roe processing as washing, salting, and ripening until transparent; products may be spiced/dyed and may be treated with preservatives, with occasional pasteurization.
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Wild herring harvest timed to pre-spawn maturity -> chilling/landing -> roe extraction (skeins) or spawn-on-kelp collection -> washing/sorting -> salting/brining and ripening (semi-preserved) -> packing (bulk brine pails or retail packs) -> freezing/chilled export logistics -> import processing/seasoning/retail or foodservice distribution
Demand Drivers
- Japanese cuisine and seasonal year-end/New Year consumption (kazunoko as a traditional product)
- Sushi and prepared seafood channels across Asia (including growth in exports to major conveyor-belt sushi chains reported by a Japanese roe processor)
- Premium gifting and specialty retail positioning tied to texture/appearance and perceived quality
Temperature
- Value preservation relies on rapid chilling after harvest and cold-chain control during semi-preserved processing, storage, and export distribution (chilled or frozen formats are common in herring product exports).
Risks
Fisheries Quota And Stock Variability HighProcessed herring roe supply is highly exposed to herring stock status and management measures because roe fisheries are short, seasonal, and timed to spawning maturity; TAC changes, conservation thresholds, or closures can rapidly reduce raw roe availability and disrupt trade flows.Diversify origin exposure across multiple managed stocks (e.g., Northeast Pacific and Northeast Atlantic), secure flexible contracts across sac roe and spawn-on-kelp supply, and monitor regulator science advice/TAC announcements ahead of the season.
Market Concentration MediumNorth Pacific sac roe supply chains are strongly linked to Japanese demand: Alaska and NOAA sources describe sac roe products as mainly marketed in Japan, and DFO’s BC export profile identifies Japan as the dominant market for BC herring exports with roe as a major value driver, increasing vulnerability to demand shocks or buyer specification shifts.Develop alternative end-markets (regional Asian retail/foodservice, specialty export) and product forms (seasoned/retail-ready formats) while maintaining compliance with importing-market additive and labeling rules.
Food Safety And Additives Compliance MediumFish roe products may involve preservatives and colourants and are often semi-preserved; non-compliance with additive limits, hygiene controls, or import certification requirements can lead to detentions or market access loss.Align specifications with Codex GSFA provisions for fish roe products (category 09.3.3) and apply Codex Code of Practice for Fish and Fishery Products, supported by HACCP-based controls and importer-specific documentation.
Sustainability
- Fisheries stock sustainability and ecosystem impacts: Pacific herring is described by DFO as a critical ecosystem support species, and historical overharvest has led to past collapses/closures in British Columbia.
- High sensitivity to management decisions (TACs/thresholds) because roe-oriented products depend on spawning aggregations concentrated in time and space.
Labor & Social
- Indigenous/Traditional harvest and rights context: DFO notes First Nations harvest herring/roe/eggs for food, social and ceremonial purposes in BC; Alaska sources also describe longstanding subsistence egg harvest traditions, making allocation and local impacts a recurring social theme.
FAQ
Which countries are key sources of herring roe used in processed herring roe products?Major sources include the Northeast Pacific (Canada—especially British Columbia—and the United States—especially Alaska) where roe fisheries are timed to spring spawning, and the Northeast Atlantic (Norway and Iceland-linked herring stocks) where spawning seasons also shape roe availability.
Why is Japan such an important market for processed herring roe (kazunoko-style) trade?Multiple North Pacific fisheries sources describe herring being harvested primarily for sac roe destined for Japanese markets, and Canadian Pacific herring export profiles identify Japan as the dominant destination market with roe as a major value driver—making Japanese demand a key anchor for trade.
What are the typical processing steps for fish roe products like herring roe in international trade?Codex guidance for fish roe products describes processing as washing and salting, then allowing roe to ripen (often until it becomes transparent) before packaging; products may be spiced/dyed and may be treated with preservatives, with occasional pasteurization depending on preservation objectives.
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Processed Herring Roe Country Coverage for Suppliers, Manufacturers, Export Flows, and Prices
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