Seasonality
Seasonal pattern: Not documented
No seasonal price pattern is currently documented for whitefish blocks.
Whitefish Blocks Price
Monthly reported customs unit values, not live or executable quotes.
Latest reported price
$4,501 USD/t
As of Jul 2026
HighPrevious 12 months
The latest value is above the typical range of $3,822–$4,165 USD/t.
Whitefish Blocks Price History
Whitefish Blocks Prices by Country
Whitefish blocks 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $6,267 Jul 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| United States | $4,500 Jul 1, 2026 | +14% |
| Canada | $6,232 Jun 1, 2026 | +105% |
| Switzerland | $5,836 Jun 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Czechia | $4,905 Jun 1, 2026 | +12% |
| Germany | $3,882 Jun 1, 2026 | +10% |
| Denmark | $4,759 Jun 1, 2026 | -26% |
| Indonesia | $4,364 Jun 1, 2026 | +22% |
| Ireland | $7,326 Jun 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Netherlands | $5,060 Jun 1, 2026 | +40% |
| Poland | $5,300 Jun 1, 2026 | +12% |
| Portugal | $2,523 Jun 1, 2026 | -4.7% |
| Sweden | $3,434 Jun 1, 2026 | +16% |
| Belgium | $5,416 May 1, 2026 | -5.9% |
| Spain | $3,416 May 1, 2026 | -17% |
| Finland | $4,997 May 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| United Kingdom | $7,184 May 1, 2026 | +72% |
| Greece | $2,683 May 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Lithuania | $4,614 May 1, 2026 | +44% |
| Romania | $7,687 May 1, 2026 | +84% |
| Slovakia | $3,599 May 1, 2026 | +19% |
| Brazil | $2,919 Apr 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Latvia | $5,668 Apr 1, 2026 | +50% |
| Faroe Islands | $8,469 Mar 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Italy | $4,903 Mar 1, 2026 | -19% |
| Malaysia | $4,072 Mar 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| South Africa | $5,004 Mar 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Croatia | $3,343 Feb 1, 2026 | +2.4% |
| France | $4,758 Dec 1, 2025 | +21% |
| Japan | $4,081 Dec 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| South Korea | $2,673 Dec 1, 2025 | +15% |
| Türkiye | $3,226 Dec 1, 2025 | +13% |
| Kazakhstan | $6,014 Oct 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Thailand | $3,461 Aug 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Guatemala | $7,718 Jul 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Singapore | $6,729 May 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| China | $2,596 Dec 1, 2024 | Not reported |
What shapes whitefish blocks prices?
Use these documented market characteristics when comparing periods, countries and supplier quotes.
Demand driver
Food service industry
Whitefish blocks are frozen into blocks and used to produce fish sticks and portions sold in retail stores and fast‑food restaurants.
Demand driver
Surimi manufacturers
Blocks of Alaska Pollock serve as the primary raw material for surimi, a stable frozen intermediate ingredient used in imitation crab and other processed seafood products.
Demand driver
Retail frozen seafood
Frozen whitefish blocks are sold directly to consumers and retailers as convenient portions for home cooking.
Whitefish Blocks Price Questions
- What exactly are Whitefish blocks?
- Whitefish blocks are frozen Alaska pollock (Theragra chalcogramma) fillets that are portioned and packaged as IQF (individually quick frozen) blocks with a protective liner.
- How should Whitefish blocks be stored and transported?
- They should be kept continuously frozen at standard freezer temperatures and protected from thaw‑freeze cycles during transport to preserve quality.
- Can Whitefish blocks be used directly in food processing?
- Yes, the IQF block format allows the fillets to be portioned or melted as needed for further processing such as breading, seasoning, or incorporation into ready‑to‑eat seafood products.