What is frozen haddock and how is it defined?

Frozen haddock is the whole fish of Melanogrammus aeglefinus that has been frozen, excluding fillets, fish meat of subheading 0304, and edible fish offal.

How should frozen haddock be stored to maintain quality?

It should be kept at temperatures below -18 °C throughout transport and storage, protecting it from thawing and temperature fluctuations.

What are common processing steps for frozen haddock before it reaches the buyer?

The fish is cleaned, gutted, and frozen quickly after catch, often using flash‑freezing to preserve texture and flavor.

Frozen Haddock

Frozen haddock is whole haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus) that has been frozen for preservation. It is traded without filleting and includes edible offal.

Prices, specifications and international trade for frozen haddock under HS 030364.

Frozen Haddock Price

$7,437USD/t

Published reference · Jul 1, 2026

Frozen Haddock Historical Unit Values

Frozen haddock is quoted in USD/t at NOR. Historical customs values may differ from the headline reference.

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Frozen Haddock Exports and Imports

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Norway led reported frozen haddock exports in 2025, at $155M.

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Frozen Haddock Facts and HS Code

Frozen haddock belongs to seafood within protein and dairy. Its customs classification covers HS 030364.

Frozen Haddock HS Code

Scientific name	Melanogrammus aeglefinus
Product type	Raw
Form	Frozen
Position in the chain	Primary
Category	Seafood — Protein and dairy
HS codes	030364
Quoted in	USD/t
Reference location	NOR

Production & Handling

Processing steps for frozen haddock include Freezing.

Production and Storage

Perishability	High
Temperature regime	Frozen
Processing steps	Freezing

Uses & Risks

Frozen haddock uses, related products and documented risks.

Sourcing risks

Risk	Category	Severity	Mitigation
Import volume fluctuations LogisticsMedium Global imports of frozen haddock have shown fluctuations over recent years, creating uncertainty for supply chains.	Logistics	Medium	Monitor trade data regularly and maintain multiple sourcing options to buffer against import variability.

Frozen Haddock Questions

What is frozen haddock and how is it defined?: Frozen haddock is the whole fish of Melanogrammus aeglefinus that has been frozen, excluding fillets, fish meat of subheading 0304, and edible fish offal.
How should frozen haddock be stored to maintain quality?: It should be kept at temperatures below -18 °C throughout transport and storage, protecting it from thawing and temperature fluctuations.
What are common processing steps for frozen haddock before it reaches the buyer?: The fish is cleaned, gutted, and frozen quickly after catch, often using flash‑freezing to preserve texture and flavor.