Seasonality
Seasonal pattern: Not documented
No seasonal price pattern is currently documented for frozen sardines and sprats.
Frozen Sardines and Sprats Price
Monthly reported customs unit values, not live or executable quotes.
Latest reported price
$1,368 USD/t
As of Jul 2026
HighPrevious 12 months
The latest value is above the typical range of $943–$1,191 USD/t.
Frozen Sardines and Sprats Price History
Frozen Sardines and Sprats Prices by Country
Frozen sardines and sprats 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $1,310 Jul 1, 2026 | -39% |
| Canada | $1,339 Jul 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Lithuania | $1,636 Jul 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Norway | $1,726 Jul 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| United States | $1,119 Jul 1, 2026 | -4.6% |
| Germany | $1,487 Jun 1, 2026 | -17% |
| Denmark | $1,825 Jun 1, 2026 | -5.9% |
| Estonia | $1,162 Jun 1, 2026 | +5.4% |
| United Kingdom | $1,909 Jun 1, 2026 | +66% |
| Greece | $1,950 Jun 1, 2026 | -61% |
| Indonesia | $684 Jun 1, 2026 | +44% |
| India | $1,072 Jun 1, 2026 | -13% |
| Japan | $1,101 Jun 1, 2026 | +87% |
| Latvia | $1,496 Jun 1, 2026 | +21% |
| Mexico | $858 Jun 1, 2026 | +20% |
| North Macedonia | $1,824 Jun 1, 2026 | +4.3% |
| Malaysia | $1,433 Jun 1, 2026 | +3.5% |
| Netherlands | $1,354 Jun 1, 2026 | -6.6% |
| Poland | $1,368 Jun 1, 2026 | +7.1% |
| Portugal | $2,288 Jun 1, 2026 | +8.5% |
| Sweden | $1,093 Jun 1, 2026 | +9.2% |
| Belgium | $14,000 May 1, 2026 | +320% |
| Spain | $1,975 May 1, 2026 | +5.3% |
| Fiji | $1,331 May 1, 2026 | +10% |
| Croatia | $2,229 May 1, 2026 | +11% |
| Ireland | $729 May 1, 2026 | -81% |
| Italy | $1,856 May 1, 2026 | -12% |
| Romania | $2,545 May 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Slovenia | $2,767 May 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| South Africa | $1,521 May 1, 2026 | +20% |
| Azerbaijan | $1,173 Mar 1, 2026 | +42% |
| Bulgaria | $1,720 Mar 1, 2026 | -6.5% |
| Ecuador | $1,834 Mar 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Finland | $1,915 Mar 1, 2026 | +81% |
| Faroe Islands | $1,446 Mar 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Kazakhstan | $1,205 Mar 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| New Zealand | $2,343 Mar 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Philippines | $6,553 Mar 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Ghana | $76 Feb 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Thailand | $2,800 Feb 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Egypt | $1,265 Jan 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Iceland | $716 Jan 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Pakistan | $814 Jan 1, 2026 | +33% |
| France | $1,560 Dec 1, 2025 | +7.2% |
| South Korea | $710 Dec 1, 2025 | +1.5% |
| Morocco | $1,560 Dec 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Türkiye | $2,151 Dec 1, 2025 | -13% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | $553 Oct 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Oman | $1,265 May 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Angola | $579 Apr 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Serbia | $1,480 Mar 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Côte d’Ivoire | $1,191 Feb 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Namibia | $2,452 Jan 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| China | $697 Dec 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Czechia | $2,953 Dec 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Yemen | $719 Dec 1, 2024 | Not reported |
What shapes frozen sardines and sprats prices?
Use these documented market characteristics when comparing periods, countries and supplier quotes.
Frozen Sardines and Sprats Price Questions
- What species are included in the frozen sardines and sprats commodity?
- The commodity covers frozen sardines (Sardina pilchardus, Sardinops spp.), sardinella (Sardinella spp.), and brisling or sprats (Sprattus sprattus).
- How should frozen sardines and sprats be stored to maintain quality?
- They should be kept frozen at temperatures below –18 °C throughout transport and storage, with the cold chain maintained to prevent thawing and refreezing.
- Can the frozen product be used directly for cooking, or does it require further processing?
- Frozen sardines and sprats are supplied as whole fish (excluding fillets) and can be cooked directly after thawing, or further processed into fillets, smoked products, or canned preparations.