Catfish prices, trade flows and market trends

Catfish - Clarias gariepinus, Ictalurus punctatus

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Catfish is a key product in global seafood trade, with significant volumes moving every year from Indonesia to import markets such as Viet Nam. The category includes Clarias gariepinus, Ictalurus punctatus. Production comes from FAO areas CAF, 01, 04, CCK, 02, using Pond farming, Raceway farming. The main season runs year-round, with peak landings in year-round, which is when availability and price levels are usually most competitive. Commercially, Catfish is sold in multiple frozen formats and packagings, including Loose Bulk IQF, IVP Bulk, IVP Printed Bag, IWP, Shatterpack, Printed Bag, Rider Bag, with a portfolio of around 0 SKUs covering retail, foodservice and industry specs. Based on recent trade data, export prices for Catfish products on this page average around N/A per kg, typically ranging from N/A to N/A depending on origin, size, specification and contract terms.

Active suppliers

279 suppliers

Top Exporter 2024

Indonesia

Top Importer 2024

Viet Nam

Active offers

0 live offers

data points 2024

3,139 import / export d.p

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Items Included

Frozen Catfish Steak Skin–on PBI Normal trimming Chemical treatment

Frozen Catfish Portion Skin–on PBI Normal trimming Chemical free

Frozen Catfish Portion Skinless PBO Well–trimming Chemical free

Frozen Catfish Portion Skinless PBO Chemical treatment

Frozen Catfish Steak Skin–on PBI Normal trimming Chemical free

Pond farming

Raceway farming

Species distribution

Disambiguates products to avoid mix-ups across markets and languages.

Clarias gariepinus

70%

Ictalurus punctatus

25%

Packaging & Formats

How the product ships

All available formats per product for planning logistics and processing.

Loose Bulk IQF

IVP Bulk

IVP Printed Bag

IWP

Shatterpack

Printed Bag

Rider Bag

Export prices for Catfish

Latest reported export values

Real prices for Tilapia by origin and period for budgeting and negotiation.

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United States of America

Viet Nam

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Customs

Average Custom Price:

$ 0.00 /kg

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Export Markets

Export markets we cover

Country-level price data, live SKUs, leading ports, and regulatory notes for shipping out.

Catfish from United States of America

Export price data

2,384

Import price data

Average price data

1,194

Live offers

August 5, 2025

Catfish from Viet Nam

Export price data

4,925

Import price data

Average price data

2,479

Live offers

July 9, 2025

Catfish from Japan

Export price data

1,721

Import price data

Average price data

864

Live offers

May 6, 2025

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Catching Seasons

When supply peaks and dips

Seasonality by species and area to plan buys and contracts.

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Clarias gariepinus

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Ictalurus punctatus

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FAQs

What is Catfish?

Catfish refers to traded products within the Clarias gariepinus, Ictalurus punctatus category, typically sourced across multiple origins and specifications. On this page you’ll find packaging options (Loose Bulk IQF, IVP Bulk, IVP Printed Bag, IWP, Shatterpack, Printed Bag, Rider Bag), and sourcing/traceability context (Africa - Inland waters, Asia - Inland waters, America, North - Inland waters).

What packaging formats are typical for Catfish?

The most common packaging formats for Catfish include Loose Bulk IQF, IVP Bulk, IVP Printed Bag, IWP, Shatterpack, Printed Bag, Rider Bag. Packaging affects logistics cost, cold-chain handling, storage efficiency, and how buyers position the product (bulk vs. retail-ready).

How is Catfish typically caught or harvested?

Common catching/harvesting methods for Catfish include Pond farming, Raceway farming. Catching method can influence sustainability claims, certification eligibility, and buyer acceptance depending on the market.

When is the catching/harvesting season for Catfish?

Typical catching/harvesting seasons include January - December. Seasonality may vary by fishing zone and origin, so always interpret seasons alongside the relevant FAO areas (Africa - Inland waters, Asia - Inland waters, America, North - Inland waters).

What certificates are common for Catfish?

Common certificates associated with Catfish include Best Aquaculture Practices, EU Organic, USDA Organic, GLOBALG.A.P. Aquaculture, Halal. Certificate requirements depend on your buyer, destination market, and whether you’re targeting specific retail or foodservice standards.

Can I actually buy Catfish at the offered price?

Yes. The prices shown for Catfish come from real, live offers and reflect what suppliers are currently willing to sell.

Seafood prices depend on the exact spec (cut, size, packaging, origin, delivery terms). If the spec changes, the price changes. Tracea uses AI to standardize Catfish down to the SKU level, so you can clearly see what the price includes and compare offers properly.

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