Seasonality
Seasonal pattern: Not documented
No seasonal price pattern is currently documented for live carp.
Live Carp Price
Monthly reported customs unit values, not live or executable quotes.
Latest reported price
$3,458 USD/t
As of Jun 2026
HighPrevious 12 months
The latest value is above the typical range of $2,994–$3,264 USD/t.
Live Carp Price History
Live Carp Prices by Country
Live carp 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Czechia | $3,518 Jun 1, 2026 | +7.4% |
| Greece | $1,585 Jun 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Hungary | $3,643 Jun 1, 2026 | +17% |
| Malaysia | $6,028 Jun 1, 2026 | +15% |
| Netherlands | $5,086 Jun 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| United States | $2,930 Jun 1, 2026 | -17% |
| Uzbekistan | $387 Jun 1, 2026 | -61% |
| Croatia | $3,211 May 1, 2026 | +2.9% |
| Italy | $4,199 May 1, 2026 | +32% |
| Lithuania | $6,554 Apr 1, 2026 | +40% |
| Bulgaria | $4,184 Mar 1, 2026 | +20% |
| Latvia | $3,583 Mar 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Serbia | $5,142 Mar 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Canada | $1,098 Feb 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Romania | $3,143 Feb 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Belgium | $5,869 Jan 1, 2026 | +21% |
| Spain | $4,913 Jan 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Germany | $4,756 Dec 1, 2025 | -75% |
| France | $6,418 Dec 1, 2025 | +24% |
| Luxembourg | $4,118 Dec 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Poland | $2,994 Dec 1, 2025 | -1.3% |
| Thailand | $1,274 Oct 1, 2025 | +22% |
| Ukraine | $1,455 Sep 1, 2025 | -12% |
| Chile | $7,695 May 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Philippines | $1,846 Mar 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| China | $3,633 Dec 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Slovakia | $3,206 Dec 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Israel | $3,517 Oct 1, 2024 | Not reported |
What shapes live carp prices?
Use these documented market characteristics when comparing periods, countries and supplier quotes.
Demand driver
Foodservice and retail consumption
Live carp are bought for fresh market sale and restaurant preparation, especially in Asian cuisines.
Demand driver
Aquaculture stocking
Carp species are used to stock ponds and farms, driving demand for live specimens.
Live Carp Price Questions
- What species are included under the commodity name Live carp?
- Live carp covers species such as Cyprinus spp., Carassius spp., Ctenopharyngodon idellus, Hypophthalmichthys spp., Cirrhinus spp., Mylopharyngodon piceus, Catla catla, Labeo spp., Osteochilus hasselti, Leptobarbus hoeveni and Megalobrama spp.
- How should live carp be stored and transported to maintain quality?
- Live carp should be kept alive in clean, well‑oxygenated water at appropriate temperatures and transported in temperature‑controlled containers that preserve the water quality and prevent stress.
- What are common uses for live carp after delivery?
- Live carp are typically sold for fresh consumption, aquaculture stocking, or culinary preparation where the fish are processed whole after being kept alive.