Seasonality
Seasonal pattern: Not documented
No seasonal price pattern is currently documented for frozen horse mackerel.
Frozen Horse Mackerel Price
Monthly reported customs unit values, not live or executable quotes.
Latest reported price
$1,901 USD/t
As of Jul 2026
HighPrevious 12 months
The latest value is above the typical range of $1,339–$1,492 USD/t.
Frozen Horse Mackerel Price History
Frozen Horse Mackerel Prices by Country
Frozen horse mackerel 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 | $4,668 Jul 1, 2026 | +24% |
| Chile | $1,826 Jul 1, 2026 | +95% |
| Norway | $5,830 Jul 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| New Zealand | $2,123 Jul 1, 2026 | +32% |
| Panama | $1,450 Jul 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Indonesia | $1,053 Jun 1, 2026 | +50% |
| India | $1,090 Jun 1, 2026 | -0.8% |
| Ireland | $2,013 Jun 1, 2026 | +13% |
| Japan | $1,305 Jun 1, 2026 | -19% |
| Malaysia | $508 Jun 1, 2026 | +1.6% |
| Netherlands | $2,083 Jun 1, 2026 | -35% |
| Poland | $2,664 Jun 1, 2026 | +4.5% |
| Portugal | $1,647 Jun 1, 2026 | +4.7% |
| Côte d’Ivoire | $260 May 1, 2026 | -80% |
| Spain | $1,901 May 1, 2026 | +13% |
| Croatia | $1,492 May 1, 2026 | +13% |
| Italy | $3,798 May 1, 2026 | +27% |
| Lithuania | $2,509 May 1, 2026 | +38% |
| South Africa | $1,922 May 1, 2026 | +2.5% |
| Czechia | $1,888 Apr 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Germany | $430 Apr 1, 2026 | -73% |
| United Kingdom | $2,049 Mar 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Ecuador | $1,150 Feb 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Pakistan | $968 Jan 1, 2026 | -8.7% |
| Bulgaria | $3,510 Dec 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| France | $2,034 Dec 1, 2025 | +38% |
| South Korea | $1,864 Dec 1, 2025 | +33% |
| Morocco | $1,240 Dec 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Saudi Arabia | $1,193 Dec 1, 2025 | -5.3% |
| Türkiye | $2,320 Dec 1, 2025 | -18% |
| Greece | $3,180 Nov 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| United States | $1,500 Nov 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Singapore | $1,313 Oct 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Belgium | $1,808 Jul 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Denmark | $2,304 Jul 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Oman | $1,548 May 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Peru | $864 Apr 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Egypt | $1,548 Mar 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Namibia | $1,661 Jan 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| China | $1,048 Dec 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Fiji | $962 Oct 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Thailand | $4,933 Oct 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Sweden | $2,127 Sep 1, 2024 | Not reported |
What shapes frozen horse mackerel prices?
Use these documented market characteristics when comparing periods, countries and supplier quotes.
Demand driver
Fish meal and fish oil production
Frozen horse mackerel is used as a raw material for the production of fish meal and fish oil.
Demand driver
Food service demand for whole fish
Whole or cut frozen horse mackerel is imported for preparation and sale in restaurants and retail outlets that serve whole fish.
Quote basis
Why quoted prices can differ
Frozen horse mackerel is typically quoted fob, commonly FOB, CIF. Compare freight, insurance and delivery point before treating two quotes as equivalent.
Frozen Horse Mackerel Price Questions
- What species does frozen horse mackerel refer to?
- Frozen horse mackerel refers to fish of the genus Trachurus, commonly known as jack and horse mackerel. The commodity is classified as frozen whole fish, not fillets or processed meat.
- How should frozen horse mackerel be stored to maintain quality?
- The product should be kept at temperatures at or below –18 °C throughout transport and storage. Maintaining a continuous cold chain prevents thawing and preserves texture and flavor.