Seasonality
Seasonal pattern: Not documented
No seasonal price pattern is currently documented for frozen herring.
Frozen Herring Price
Monthly reported customs unit values, not live or executable quotes.
Latest reported price
$1,654 USD/t
As of Jul 2026
HighPrevious 12 months
The latest value is above the typical range of $1,198–$1,314 USD/t.
Frozen Herring Price History
Frozen Herring Prices by Country
Frozen herring 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 | $1,020 Jul 1, 2026 | -8.8% |
| Iceland | $1,711 Jul 1, 2026 | +52% |
| Lithuania | $1,690 Jul 1, 2026 | +19% |
| Norway | $2,136 Jul 1, 2026 | +48% |
| United States | $1,131 Jul 1, 2026 | -15% |
| Germany | $842 Jun 1, 2026 | +55% |
| Denmark | $3,648 Jun 1, 2026 | +32% |
| Estonia | $962 Jun 1, 2026 | +18% |
| Faroe Islands | $1,137 Jun 1, 2026 | +21% |
| United Kingdom | $2,092 Jun 1, 2026 | -0.3% |
| Georgia | $1,750 Jun 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Ireland | $1,228 Jun 1, 2026 | -21% |
| Japan | $1,118 Jun 1, 2026 | +14% |
| Latvia | $1,460 Jun 1, 2026 | +62% |
| Netherlands | $1,247 Jun 1, 2026 | +9.4% |
| Poland | $1,413 Jun 1, 2026 | -3.7% |
| Sweden | $2,631 Jun 1, 2026 | +21% |
| Australia | $2,013 May 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Spain | $2,361 May 1, 2026 | -12% |
| Finland | $931 May 1, 2026 | +39% |
| Italy | $2,335 May 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Portugal | $3,696 May 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Romania | $2,816 May 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| South Africa | $1,593 May 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Slovakia | $1,555 Mar 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Belgium | $2,949 Jan 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| France | $2,473 Dec 1, 2025 | +127% |
| South Korea | $1,108 Dec 1, 2025 | +29% |
| Türkiye | $2,578 Dec 1, 2025 | +23% |
| Malta | $1,318 Nov 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Indonesia | $360 Oct 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Pakistan | $887 Oct 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Croatia | $3,031 Sep 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Bulgaria | $2,257 Jun 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Oman | $1,151 May 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Ukraine | $2,662 Mar 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Kazakhstan | $2,371 Feb 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Namibia | $791 Jan 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| China | $572 Dec 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Czechia | $2,335 Dec 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Kyrgyzstan | $226 Aug 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Malaysia | $837 Aug 1, 2024 | Not reported |
What shapes frozen herring prices?
Use these documented market characteristics when comparing periods, countries and supplier quotes.
Demand driver
Retail packaging demand
Availability of frozen herring in 1 kg retail packs and 2.5 kg vacuum‑sealed packs shows demand from grocery and consumer markets.
Demand driver
Bulk and food‑service demand
Frozen herring sold in 5 kg boxes, 10 kg cartons and 15 kg bulk packaging indicates demand from food‑service operators and bulk exporters.
Frozen Herring Price Questions
- What exactly is classified as frozen herring?
- Frozen herring refers to whole herrings (Clupea harengus, Clupea pallasii) that have been frozen, excluding fillets, other fish meat of heading 0304, and edible fish offal.
- How should frozen herring be stored to maintain quality?
- Maintain the product at temperatures at or below –18 °C throughout transport and storage. The cold chain must remain unbroken to prevent thaw‑refreeze damage.
- Can frozen herring be used directly in cooking, or does it need further processing?
- Frozen herring can be thawed and used whole for grilling, baking, or stewing, but it is also suitable for further processing such as filleting, smoking, or canning after thawing.