Croaker prices, trade flows and market trends

Croaker - Larimichthys crocea, Larimichthys polyactis

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Croaker is a key product in global seafood trade, with significant volumes moving every year from Ecuador to import markets such as United States of America. The category includes Larimichthys crocea, Larimichthys polyactis. Production comes from FAO areas LYC, 61, 71, CRY, using Trawling, Gillnet, Longline, Handline. The main season runs year-round, with peak landings in year-round, which is when availability and price levels are usually most competitive. Commercially, Croaker is sold in multiple frozen formats and packagings, including Loose Bulk IQF, IVP Bulk, IVP Printed Bag, Printed Bag, Rider Bag, IWP, with a portfolio of around 0 SKUs covering retail, foodservice and industry specs. Based on recent trade data, export prices for Croaker 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

513 suppliers

Top Exporter 2024

Ecuador

Top Importer 2024

USA

Active offers

0 live offers

data points 2024

9,594 import / export d.p

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Items Included

Frozen Croaker Portion Skinless PBO Normal trimming Chemical free

Frozen Croaker Steak Skin–on PBI Normal trimming Chemical treatment

Frozen Croaker Portion Skin–on PBI Normal trimming Chemical free

Frozen Croaker Portion Skinless PBO Well–trimming Chemical free

Frozen Croaker Portion Skinless PBO Chemical treatment

Trawling

Gillnet

Longline

Handline

Species distribution

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

Larimichthys crocea

30%

Larimichthys polyactis

40%

Packaging & Formats

How the product ships

All available formats per product for planning logistics and processing.

Loose Bulk IQF

IVP Bulk

IVP Printed Bag

Printed Bag

Rider Bag

IWP

Export prices for Croaker

Latest reported export values

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

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Indonesia

Ireland

Japan

Mexico

Myanmar

Nicaragua

Norway

Oman

Pakistan

Panama

Peru

Suriname

Taiwan, Province of China

Trinidad and Tobago

United Arab Emirates

United States of America

Uruguay

Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of

Viet Nam

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Export Markets

Export markets we cover

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

Croaker from United States of America

Export price data

14,411

Import price data

115

Average price data

7,263

Live offers

August 30, 2025

Croaker from Viet Nam

Export price data

1,869

Import price data

Average price data

967

Live offers

July 23, 2025

Croaker from China

Export price data

12,473

Import price data

1,212

Average price data

6,843

Live offers

April 25, 2025

Open Market

Import Markets

Import markets we serve

Destinations buying now — demand signals, duties at a glance, and recommended lanes.

Croaker in China

Export price data

2,094

Import price data

272

Average price data

1,183

Live offers

July 21, 2025

Croaker in United States of America

Export price data

3,747

Import price data

Average price data

1,876

Live offers

February 14, 2025

Open Market

Catching Seasons

When supply peaks and dips

Seasonality by species and area to plan buys and contracts.

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Larimichthys crocea

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Larimichthys polyactis

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FAQs

What is Croaker?

Croaker refers to traded products within the Larimichthys crocea, Larimichthys polyactis category, typically sourced across multiple origins and specifications. On this page you’ll find packaging options (Loose Bulk IQF, IVP Bulk, IVP Printed Bag, Printed Bag, Rider Bag, IWP), and sourcing/traceability context (Pacific, Northwest, Pacific, Western Central, Pacific, Northwest).

What packaging formats are typical for Croaker?

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

How is Croaker typically caught or harvested?

Common catching/harvesting methods for Croaker include Trawling, Gillnet, Longline, Handline. Catching method can influence sustainability claims, certification eligibility, and buyer acceptance depending on the market.

When is the catching/harvesting season for Croaker?

Typical catching/harvesting seasons include April - June, May - August. Seasonality may vary by fishing zone and origin, so always interpret seasons alongside the relevant FAO areas (Pacific, Northwest, Pacific, Western Central, Pacific, Northwest).

What certificates are common for Croaker?

Common certificates associated with Croaker include Marine Stewardship Council, Kosher, Halal. Certificate requirements depend on your buyer, destination market, and whether you’re targeting specific retail or foodservice standards.

Can I actually buy Croaker at the offered price?

Yes. The prices shown for Croaker 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 Croaker down to the SKU level, so you can clearly see what the price includes and compare offers properly.

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