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Page data last updated on 2026-03-30.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Frozen Catfish
Analyze 10,995 supplier-linked transactions across the top 20 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Frozen Catfish.
Frozen Catfish Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Frozen Catfish to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Frozen Catfish: Myanmar [Burma] (-56.5%), Argentina (-43.8%), United States (-43.4%).
Frozen Catfish Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-05, benchmark Frozen Catfish country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Frozen Catfish transaction unit prices: Ukraine (5.84 USD / kg), Lithuania (2.08 USD / kg), Liechtenstein (1.97 USD / kg), China (1.95 USD / kg), Myanmar [Burma] (1.90 USD / kg), 12 more countries.
822 exporters and 2,317 importers are mapped for Frozen Catfish.
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Frozen Catfish Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
822 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Frozen Catfish. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Frozen Catfish Verified Export Suppliers and Premium Partners
2 premium Frozen Catfish suppliers include country, industry, and contactability signals to prioritize credible export partners faster.
Frozen Catfish Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 822 total exporter companies in the Frozen Catfish supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-28
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
Value Chain Roles: TradeFarming / Production / Processing / PackingDistribution / Wholesale
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-01
Recently Export Partner Companies: 4
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-28
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: OthersFreight Forwarding And IntermodalFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: TradeLogisticsDistribution / Wholesale
(Indonesia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-25
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
(Singapore)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-28
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingOthersFood PackagingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTradeFood ManufacturingDistribution / Wholesale
Frozen Catfish Global Exporter Coverage
822 companies
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Top Exporting Countries for Frozen Catfish (HS Code 030462) in 2024
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Frozen Catfish Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Frozen Catfish Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
2,317 importer companies are mapped for Frozen Catfish demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Frozen Catfish Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 2,317 total importer companies tracked for Frozen Catfish. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood PackagingFood ManufacturingBrokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: -
(Taiwan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-28
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
2,317 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Frozen Catfish.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Frozen Catfish (HS Code 030462) in 2024
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Use the latest 5 Frozen Catfish wholesale updates to validate current export price points and origin-level supplier changes.
Date
Entry Name
Unit Price (USD)
2026-03-01
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248.99 USD / kg
2026-03-01
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202.44 USD / kg
2026-03-01
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271.25 USD / kg
2026-03-01
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202.44 USD / kg
2026-03-01
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248.99 USD / kg
Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFrozen
Industry PositionPrimary Seafood Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupAquaculture freshwater whitefish
Scientific NamePangasius hypophthalmus
PerishabilityLow (frozen; cold-chain dependent)
Growing Conditions
Freshwater aquaculture systems (ponds and/or cages) in warm climates with managed feeding and aeration
Production performance is sensitive to water quality, temperature, and disease management in intensive systems
Main VarietiesStriped catfish (pangasius) export fillets, Channel catfish (regional trade and domestic market fillets)
Consumption Forms
Frozen fillets for retail and foodservice
Input for breaded/seasoned frozen seafood products
Prepared meals and value-added seafood items
Grading Factors
Species and origin traceability documentation
Fillet size band and thickness
Trim specification and defect tolerance
Glaze level and net weight compliance
Moisture and additive compliance aligned to buyer and destination-market rules
Sensory quality (odor, color) and foreign matter control
Planting to HarvestTypically less than one year in intensive aquaculture grow-out systems, varying by farm practices, temperature, and harvest size targets.
Market
Frozen catfish in global trade is dominated by aquaculture-origin whitefish fillets, especially pangasius (striped catfish) processed and exported from Vietnam. Trade flows are shaped by price-competitive positioning versus other whitefish, with demand concentrated in large importing regions such as North America and Europe. Market access is sensitive to food safety and additive/residue compliance, as well as labeling and trade-remedy actions that can quickly redirect volumes. Because the product is frozen, supply is less seasonal than fresh seafood, but highly dependent on processing capacity, cold-chain reliability, and regulatory clearance at destination.
Market GrowthMixed (recent years)Demand tends to track consumer price sensitivity and substitution versus other whitefish, while supply depends on aquaculture production economics and market-access conditions.
Major Producing Countries
VietnamMajor global producer of farmed pangasius (striped catfish) for frozen fillet export markets.
BangladeshLarge freshwater aquaculture base including catfish species; production is primarily domestic with some export activity.
IndiaLarge freshwater aquaculture sector that includes catfish species; export activity varies by product form and market access.
IndonesiaSignificant aquaculture production including catfish; a portion is processed for frozen distribution and export.
ChinaLarge aquaculture producer with processing capacity across multiple fish species used in frozen fillet trade.
United StatesProduces farmed channel catfish largely for domestic consumption, with trade influenced by inspection and labeling frameworks.
Major Exporting Countries
VietnamLeading exporter for frozen pangasius/catfish fillets in mainstream global trade channels.
ChinaExports processed frozen fish products including catfish-related items depending on species and market specifications.
IndonesiaExports selected frozen fish fillet products; participation depends on buyer specs and certification requirements.
Major Importing Countries
United StatesMajor destination market for frozen catfish/pangasius products, with entry sensitive to inspection and residue compliance.
NetherlandsKey European import and distribution hub for frozen seafood, including re-export into EU markets.
SpainLarge EU seafood consumption market and importer of frozen whitefish fillets.
GermanySignificant EU retail and foodservice demand for frozen fish fillets.
United KingdomLarge retail and foodservice market for frozen and prepared fish products.
Specification
Major VarietiesStriped catfish (Pangasius hypophthalmus), Channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus)
Physical Attributes
Boneless skinless fillets (common export format), typically mild-flavored white flesh
Trim and defect tolerance (e.g., belly fat, bloodline, bruising) are common buyer differentiators
Compositional Metrics
Glaze percentage specification (to control net weight and surface dehydration protection)
Moisture/protein ratio and/or added-water controls depending on buyer and regulatory requirements
Additive compliance where phosphates are used for water-binding (buyer- and market-specific limits)
Grades
Commercial grading is commonly defined by buyer specifications (trim, size band, defect tolerance) rather than a single global grade standard
Packaging
Bulk master cartons for foodservice and further processing
Retail-ready packs for freezer cases (format and labeling vary by market requirements)
ProcessingProduced as IQF fillets or frozen blocks depending on downstream use and price pointOften glazed to reduce freezer burn and stabilize appearanceBuyer specifications may restrict or require disclosure of certain additives and treatments
Supply Chain
Value Chain
Aquaculture harvest (pond/cage) -> live holding/chilling -> slaughter and bleeding -> filleting and trimming -> washing -> freezing (IQF or block) -> glazing -> packing -> frozen storage -> reefer transport -> import clearance -> cold storage -> retail/foodservice distribution
Demand Drivers
Price-competitive whitefish substitute for value-focused retail and foodservice
Convenience formats (boneless fillets) for home cooking and prepared meals
Use as an input for breaded, seasoned, and ready-to-cook frozen seafood products
Temperature
Frozen cold-chain integrity is critical; temperature abuse can cause thaw-refreeze damage, drip loss, and texture degradation
Reefer and cold storage operations focus on maintaining consistently frozen product through loading, transit, and last-mile distribution
Shelf Life
Shelf life is generally long when consistently maintained in a frozen state, but quality degrades with fluctuating temperatures and prolonged storage
Risks
Supply Concentration HighGlobal frozen catfish trade is heavily reliant on a limited set of aquaculture-and-processing clusters, particularly Vietnam’s pangasius export sector; disease shocks, environmental events affecting freshwater systems, or policy-driven market disruptions can tighten available export supply and force rapid sourcing changes.Qualify multiple origins and processing plants, maintain cold-storage buffer inventory in key markets, and build substitution flexibility across comparable whitefish specifications.
Food Safety HighImporting markets can intensify controls or detain shipments due to residues, microbiological findings, or non-compliant additive use and labeling, creating sudden trade friction and reputational risk for brands and importers.Implement risk-based testing (residues and additives), require documented HACCP/food-safety systems, and align labels and specifications to destination-market rules.
Trade Policy MediumTrade remedies, labeling disputes, and inspection program changes can materially shift competitiveness and redirect trade flows between markets, creating volatility for exporters and importers.Monitor regulatory and trade-remedy developments in major importing markets and diversify customer and market portfolios.
Logistics MediumFrozen seafood is sensitive to cold-chain disruptions, port congestion, and reefer availability constraints, which can lead to quality loss or delivery failures even when production is stable.Use validated cold-chain SOPs, temperature monitoring, and contingency routing with contracted reefer capacity.
Sustainability
Water quality and effluent management risks in intensive freshwater aquaculture regions supplying export chains
Feed sourcing impacts (e.g., soy and marine-ingredient inputs) that can influence land-use and marine pressure footprints
Antimicrobial use stewardship and residue prevention to meet importing-market compliance expectations
Labor & Social
Labor standards and worker safety in fish processing facilities (especially in high-throughput filleting and cold-storage operations)
Traceability and transparency expectations from retailers and regulators for farm-to-plant chain-of-custody
FAQ
Which country is the leading exporter in global frozen catfish trade?Vietnam is the leading exporter in mainstream global trade for frozen catfish products, largely through farmed pangasius (striped catfish) fillets shipped to North America and Europe.
What specifications do buyers commonly focus on for frozen catfish fillets?Buyers commonly focus on fillet size and trim, defect tolerance, glazing level, and compliance with destination-market requirements for residues, labeling, and permitted additives such as phosphates.
What is the single biggest global disruption risk for frozen catfish supply?Supply concentration risk is the biggest disruption factor: when export supply depends heavily on a small number of aquaculture-and-processing clusters, disease events, environmental shocks, or policy changes can quickly reduce available volumes and force sourcing shifts.
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