Seasonality
Seasonal pattern: Not documented
No seasonal price pattern is currently documented for frozen halibut.
Frozen Halibut Price
Monthly reported customs unit values, not live or executable quotes.
Latest reported price
$9,162 USD/t
As of Jul 2026
NormalPrevious 12 months
The latest value is within the typical range of $8,219–$9,377 USD/t.
Frozen Halibut Price History
Frozen Halibut Prices by Country
Frozen halibut 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $8,364 Jul 1, 2026 | +67% |
| Iceland | $10,314 Jul 1, 2026 | +6.6% |
| Lithuania | $10,782 Jul 1, 2026 | +0.0% |
| Norway | $9,300 Jul 1, 2026 | +6.4% |
| United States | $5,893 Jul 1, 2026 | +151% |
| Germany | $10,938 Jun 1, 2026 | +25% |
| Denmark | $9,103 Jun 1, 2026 | +6.1% |
| Faroe Islands | $9,298 Jun 1, 2026 | +9.0% |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | $5,952 Jun 1, 2026 | -36% |
| Indonesia | $1,300 Jun 1, 2026 | +2.5% |
| Netherlands | $9,631 Jun 1, 2026 | -7.8% |
| Poland | $12,315 Jun 1, 2026 | +24% |
| Portugal | $8,117 Jun 1, 2026 | +8.8% |
| Sweden | $10,776 Jun 1, 2026 | +17% |
| Belgium | $6,717 May 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Spain | $9,294 May 1, 2026 | +22% |
| Japan | $9,961 May 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Latvia | $7,791 May 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Malaysia | $12,816 Apr 1, 2026 | +18% |
| United Kingdom | $2,865 Mar 1, 2026 | +28% |
| Estonia | $9,811 Feb 1, 2026 | +33% |
| South Korea | $7,887 Dec 1, 2025 | +25% |
| Singapore | $12,107 Dec 1, 2025 | +13% |
| France | $3,608 Sep 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Colombia | $5,763 Apr 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| China | $7,125 Dec 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Ireland | $2,283 Dec 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Italy | $5,464 Dec 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Thailand | $5,490 Sep 1, 2024 | Not reported |
What shapes frozen halibut prices?
Use these documented market characteristics when comparing periods, countries and supplier quotes.
Demand driver
EU import demand
Frozen Atlantic halibut is classified under HS code 0303313000 with a defined MFN duty, indicating active import demand in European markets.
Demand driver
Species‑specific processor demand
Processors source frozen lesser/Greenland, Atlantic and Pacific halibut varieties, reflecting demand for distinct species in value‑added seafood products.
Frozen Halibut Price Questions
- What exactly is classified as frozen halibut?
- Frozen halibut refers to whole frozen fish of the species Reinhardtius hippoglossoides, Hippoglossus hippoglossus or Hippoglossus stenolepis, excluding fillets, fish meat of subheading 0304 and edible off‑al of subheadings 0303.91‑0303.99.
- How should frozen halibut be stored to maintain quality?
- It should be kept at temperatures below –18 °C throughout transport and storage, preserving the frozen state and preventing thaw‑refreeze cycles.
- Can frozen halibut be used directly in cooking, and what preparation is typical?
- Yes, it can be thawed and prepared whole or portioned for grilling, baking or steaming; the fish retains its texture and flavor when cooked from frozen after proper thawing.