Export of Frozen Sardine from Japan
Frozen Sardine is categorized under HS code 030353 - Fish; frozen, sardines (Sardina pilchardus, Sardinops spp.), sardinella (Sardinella spp.), brisling or sprats (Sprattus sprattus), excluding fillets, livers, roes, and other fish meat of heading 0304, and the data is presented accordingly.
Export overview
As of 2022, Japan ranked #2 in global exports of Frozen Sardine. Japan accounts for approximately 18.14% of the total global export value of Frozen Sardine, with an export value of 88,341,824 USD.
The top countries importing Frozen Sardine from Japan include World, Thailand, Russia, Mauritius, South Korea.
Export trend
Japan's export value of Frozen Sardine has increased by 17.34% over the past 5 years, rising from 75,289,393 USD in 2018 to 88,341,824 USD in 2022.
The export data for Japan Frozen Sardine is sourced from UN Comtrade and official Customs databases of various countries. The data is categorized under the Harmonized System (HS) code 030353 - Fish; frozen, sardines (Sardina pilchardus, Sardinops spp.), sardinella (Sardinella spp.), brisling or sprats (Sprattus sprattus), excluding fillets, livers, roes, and other fish meat of heading 0304, which covers a specific classification for Frozen Sardine and related products in international trade.
It's important to note that the HS code classification may not always perfectly match the definition of Frozen Sardine in certain markets, as HS codes often encompass a broader range of similar products.
Export transactions from 2025
Transactions in this market
99
Exporters
7
Importers
6
Major exporters of Japan Frozen Sardine in 2025
not available (jp)
Japan
UNKNOWN
Japan
KOHYO
Japan
MARUHA NICHIRO
Japan
DOUGEN
Japan
Major importers of Japan Frozen Sardine in 2025
PACIFIC FISHING&SUPPLY
United States
CHATTRADE DEVELOPMENT
Philippines
CENTURY PACIFICFOOD
Philippines
PATAYA FOOD INDUSTRIES
Vietnam
HAINAM
Vietnam
Historical export price trends
The export price of Frozen Sardine from Japan has experienced a downward trend over the past 2 years. In 2024, the price fluctuated between 0.55 USD per kg and 1.79 USD per kg, but in 2025, it decreased to a range of 0.37 USD per kg to 1.69 USD per kg.
The export transaction data for Japan Frozen Sardine is sourced from Bill of Lading (B/L) documents and customs reports. Tridge ensures data accuracy through human oversight and AI, handling missing values, outliers, and standardizing currencies and units. Note that price trends may vary based on country, product variety, or timeframe.
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