Seasonality
Seasonal pattern: Not documented
No seasonal price pattern is currently documented for dried fish maws, heads and tails.
Dried Fish Maws, Heads and Tails Price
Monthly reported customs unit values, not live or executable quotes.
Latest reported price
$5,903 USD/t
As of Jul 2026
LowPrevious 12 months
The latest value is below the typical range of $8,719–$11,434 USD/t.
Dried Fish Maws, Heads and Tails Price History
Dried Fish Maws, Heads and Tails Prices by Country
Dried fish maws, heads and tails export unit values are shown in USD/t. Compare the reporting dates as well as the values; product mix and delivery terms can differ between countries.
| Country | Latest · USD/t | YoYYear on year |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $50,188 Jul 1, 2026 | +60% |
| Iceland | $5,023 Jul 1, 2026 | +30% |
| Lithuania | $407 Jul 1, 2026 | +8.4% |
| Norway | $6,048 Jul 1, 2026 | +87% |
| New Zealand | $8,178 Jul 1, 2026 | +237% |
| United States | $3,735 Jul 1, 2026 | +32% |
| Australia | $2,614 Jun 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | $85,354 Jun 1, 2026 | +16% |
| Indonesia | $62,228 Jun 1, 2026 | +177% |
| India | $31,833 Jun 1, 2026 | -43% |
| Malaysia | $17,783 Jun 1, 2026 | +51% |
| Netherlands | $11,617 Jun 1, 2026 | +72% |
| Belgium | $20,458 May 1, 2026 | -25% |
| Philippines | $2,683 May 1, 2026 | +69% |
| El Salvador | $14,296 May 1, 2026 | +53% |
| Sweden | $8,383 May 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Thailand | $15,516 May 1, 2026 | -56% |
| Colombia | $64,232 Apr 1, 2026 | +106% |
| China, Macao Special Administrative Region | $47,507 Apr 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Mexico | $16,902 Apr 1, 2026 | +43% |
| Ecuador | $28,060 Mar 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Spain | $3,165 Feb 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Portugal | $5,100 Feb 1, 2026 | -17% |
| Pakistan | $6,514 Jan 1, 2026 | +8.5% |
| Chile | $68,700 Dec 1, 2025 | -7.7% |
| Myanmar | $9,691 Dec 1, 2025 | +128% |
| Singapore | $408,090 Dec 1, 2025 | +1298% |
| Canada | $6,554 Nov 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Denmark | $14,777 Apr 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Trinidad and Tobago | $14,772 Mar 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Peru | $43,949 Jan 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| South Africa | $534 Jan 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| China | $4,664 Dec 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| France | $1,249 Dec 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Cambodia | $22,500 Dec 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Oman | $12,473 Aug 1, 2024 | Not reported |
What shapes dried fish maws, heads and tails prices?
Use these documented market characteristics when comparing periods, countries and supplier quotes.
Demand driver
Culinary demand
Preference for gelatinous ingredients in Asian cuisine drives purchases.
Demand driver
Medicinal belief
Perceived health benefits sustain demand in traditional medicine markets.
Demand driver
Industrial isinglass need
Use in beer and wine clarification creates a steady industrial market.
Dried Fish Maws, Heads and Tails Price Questions
- What are the moisture limits for dried fish maws?
- Dried fish maws must have a moisture content not exceeding 8 % to meet quality standards.
- How should dried fish maws be packaged for transport?
- They should be packed in clean, food‑grade polyethylene bags or sealed styrofoam boxes, labelled with batch information and kept dry.
- What microbiological limits apply to dried fish maws?
- The product must be free of Salmonella and E. coli in 25 g, with Staphylococcus aureus ≤10 CFU/g and total viable count ≤10⁵ CFU/g.