What exactly is Fresh saithe (coalfish) and how is it classified?

Fresh saithe, also known as coalfish (Pollachius virens), is fish that is fresh or chilled and is classified under HS code 030253, excluding fillets, processed fish meat, and edible off‑al.

How should Fresh saithe be stored to maintain quality?

It should be kept chilled, at temperatures just above freezing, throughout the supply chain to preserve freshness.

What forms of Fresh saithe are typically supplied to buyers?

The commodity is supplied as whole, gutted, or cut coalfish, but not filleted or processed into fish meat.

Fresh Saithe (coalfish)

Fresh saithe (coalfish) is whole or gutted fish presented in a fresh or chilled state. It is sold without filleting or processing into fish meat.

Prices, specifications and international trade for fresh saithe (coalfish) under HS 030253.

Fresh Saithe (coalfish) Price

$4,017USD/t

Published reference · Jun 1, 2026

Fresh Saithe (coalfish) Historical Unit Values

Fresh saithe (coalfish) is quoted in USD/t at DNK. Historical customs values may differ from the headline reference.

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Fresh Saithe (coalfish) Exports and Imports

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Denmark led reported fresh saithe (coalfish) exports in 2025, at $49.7M.

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Fresh Saithe (coalfish) Facts and HS Code

Fresh saithe (coalfish) belongs to seafood within protein and dairy. Its customs classification covers HS 030253.

Fresh Saithe (coalfish) HS Code

Also known as	saithe, pollack
Scientific name	Pollachius virens
Product type	Raw
Form	Fresh
Category	Seafood — Protein and dairy
HS codes	030253
Quoted in	USD/t
Reference location	DNK

Production & Handling

Fresh saithe (coalfish) storage guidance: Kept at temperatures just above freezing

Production and Storage

Temperature regime	Chilled
Storage conditions	Kept at temperatures just above freezing
Processing steps	Receiving and chilling Gutting and cleaning Cutting or portioning for distribution

Uses & Risks

Fresh saithe (coalfish) is used in Human consumption.

End Uses

Human consumption
Sold as whole, gutted or cut fish for preparation and cooking in households, restaurants and catering services

Uses and Related Commodities

Downstream industries	Seafood wholesale and distribution, Food service and catering, Retail fish markets

Sourcing risks

Risk	Category	Severity	Mitigation
Temperature control failure LogisticsMedium Fresh saithe must be kept at temperatures just above freezing; deviation can lead to rapid quality loss and spoilage.	Logistics	Medium	Maintain continuous cold chain monitoring and rapid distribution to market.

Fresh Saithe (coalfish) Questions

What exactly is Fresh saithe (coalfish) and how is it classified?: Fresh saithe, also known as coalfish (Pollachius virens), is fish that is fresh or chilled and is classified under HS code 030253, excluding fillets, processed fish meat, and edible off‑al.
How should Fresh saithe be stored to maintain quality?: It should be kept chilled, at temperatures just above freezing, throughout the supply chain to preserve freshness.
What forms of Fresh saithe are typically supplied to buyers?: The commodity is supplied as whole, gutted, or cut coalfish, but not filleted or processed into fish meat.