Seasonality
Seasonal pattern: Not documented
No seasonal price pattern is currently documented for frozen swordfish.
Frozen Swordfish Price
Monthly reported customs unit values, not live or executable quotes.
Latest reported price
$4,985 USD/t
As of Jul 2026
LowPrevious 12 months
The latest value is below the typical range of $5,197–$5,969 USD/t.
Frozen Swordfish Price History
Frozen Swordfish Prices by Country
Frozen swordfish 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chile | $5,317 Jul 1, 2026 | +39% |
| Panama | $3,472 Jul 1, 2026 | +16% |
| Indonesia | $4,945 Jun 1, 2026 | +7.9% |
| India | $3,797 Jun 1, 2026 | -21% |
| Portugal | $6,528 Jun 1, 2026 | +7.9% |
| Spain | $7,181 May 1, 2026 | +9.5% |
| Italy | $10,359 May 1, 2026 | +21% |
| Japan | $4,955 May 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Angola | $845 Apr 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Greece | $7,997 Apr 1, 2026 | +46% |
| Ecuador | $5,196 Mar 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Mauritius | $2,005 Mar 1, 2026 | -35% |
| Malaysia | $3,012 Mar 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| South Africa | $1,791 Mar 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Egypt | $6,003 Dec 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| South Korea | $6,157 Dec 1, 2025 | +25% |
| Singapore | $6,474 Dec 1, 2025 | +18% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | $2,548 Dec 1, 2025 | -5.0% |
| Denmark | $3,231 Sep 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| France | $19,476 Sep 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Ireland | $9,371 Sep 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| United States | $6,204 Jul 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Oman | $6,003 May 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Thailand | $4,044 May 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Australia | $9,138 Feb 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Namibia | $4,515 Jan 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| China | $4,260 Dec 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Germany | $5,023 Dec 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Fiji | $1,470 Oct 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Netherlands | $3,827 Oct 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Peru | $5,638 Sep 1, 2024 | Not reported |
What shapes frozen swordfish prices?
Use these documented market characteristics when comparing periods, countries and supplier quotes.
Demand driver
Value‑driven import growth
Imports of frozen swordfish showed a strong increase in value terms (63.74% rise) while volume grew modestly, indicating demand driven by price dynamics.
Frozen Swordfish Price Questions
- What is frozen swordfish?
- Frozen swordfish refers to the species Xiphias gladius that has been preserved by freezing. It is typically supplied whole, headed, or gutted, and does not include fillets, fish meat of subheading 0304, or edible fish offal.
- How should frozen swordfish be stored and handled?
- Frozen swordfish should be kept at temperatures below –18 °C throughout transport and storage to maintain its quality. The cold chain must be preserved, avoiding any thawing and refreezing. Store it in a clean, dry environment and protect it from temperature fluctuations.