Monkfish prices, trade flows and market trends

Monkfish - Lophius litulon, Lophius piscatorius

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Monkfish is a key product in global seafood trade, with significant volumes moving every year from India to import markets such as United States of America. The category includes Lophius litulon, Lophius piscatorius. Production comes from FAO areas ANJ, 61, MON, 27, 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, Monkfish is sold in multiple frozen formats and packagings, including Loose Bulk IQF, IVP Bulk, IVP Printed Bag, IWP, 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 Monkfish 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

138 suppliers

Top Exporter 2024

India

Top Importer 2024

USA

Active offers

0 live offers

data points 2024

701 import / export d.p

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Items Included

Frozen Monkfish Portion Skinless PBO Normal trimming Chemical free

Frozen Monkfish Steak Skin–on PBI Normal trimming Chemical treatment

Frozen Monkfish Portion Skin–on PBI Normal trimming Chemical free

Frozen Monkfish Portion Skinless PBO Well–trimming Chemical free

Frozen Monkfish Portion Skinless PBO Chemical treatment

Trawling

Gillnet

Longline

Handline

Species distribution

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Lophius litulon

20%

Lophius piscatorius

50%

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

Printed Bag

Rider Bag

Export prices for Monkfish

Latest reported export values

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

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Bangladesh

Belgium

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Cambodia

China

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Ecuador

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Honduras

Hong Kong

India

Indonesia

Italy

Japan

Malaysia

Netherlands

Pakistan

Peru

Portugal

Singapore

Spain

Taiwan, Province of China

Thailand

United States of America

Viet Nam

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When supply peaks and dips

Seasonality by species and area to plan buys and contracts.

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Lophius litulon

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Lophius piscatorius

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FAQs

What is Monkfish?

Monkfish refers to traded products within the Lophius litulon, Lophius piscatorius 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, Printed Bag, Rider Bag), and sourcing/traceability context (Pacific, Northwest, Atlantic, Northeast).

What packaging formats are typical for Monkfish?

The most common packaging formats for Monkfish include Loose Bulk IQF, IVP Bulk, IVP Printed Bag, IWP, 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 Monkfish typically caught or harvested?

Common catching/harvesting methods for Monkfish 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 Monkfish?

Typical catching/harvesting seasons include January - December. Seasonality may vary by fishing zone and origin, so always interpret seasons alongside the relevant FAO areas (Pacific, Northwest, Atlantic, Northeast).

What certificates are common for Monkfish?

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

Can I actually buy Monkfish at the offered price?

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

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