Pacific Herring is a key product in global seafood trade, with significant volumes moving every year from United States of America to import markets such as China. The category includes Clupea pallasii.
Production comes from FAO areas HEP, 61, 67, using Purse seine, Lift net, Trawling, Gillnet. The main season runs year-round, with peak landings in year-round, which is when availability and price levels are usually most competitive.
Commercially, Pacific Herring is sold in multiple frozen formats and packagings, including Naked Block, Loose Bulk IQF, 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 Pacific Herring 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
5 suppliers
Top Exporter 2024
USA
Top Importer 2024
China
Active offers
0 live offers
data points 2024
65 import / export d.p
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Items Included
Frozen Pacific Herring Portion Skinless PBO Normal trimming Chemical free
Frozen Pacific Herring Steak Skin–on PBI Normal trimming Chemical treatment
Frozen Pacific Herring Portion Skin–on PBI Normal trimming Chemical free
Frozen Pacific Herring Portion Skinless PBO Well–trimming Chemical free
Frozen Pacific Herring Portion Skinless PBO Chemical treatment
Pacific Herring refers to traded products within the Clupea pallasii category, typically sourced across multiple origins and specifications. On this page you’ll find packaging options (Naked Block, Loose Bulk IQF, Printed Bag, Rider Bag), and sourcing/traceability context (Pacific, Northwest, Pacific, Northeast).
What packaging formats are typical for Pacific Herring?
The most common packaging formats for Pacific Herring include Naked Block, Loose Bulk IQF, 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 Pacific Herring typically caught or harvested?
Common catching/harvesting methods for Pacific Herring include Purse seine, Lift net, Trawling, Gillnet. Catching method can influence sustainability claims, certification eligibility, and buyer acceptance depending on the market.
When is the catching/harvesting season for Pacific Herring?
Typical catching/harvesting seasons include November - March. Seasonality may vary by fishing zone and origin, so always interpret seasons alongside the relevant FAO areas (Pacific, Northwest, Pacific, Northeast).
What certificates are common for Pacific Herring?
Common certificates associated with Pacific Herring 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 Pacific Herring at the offered price?
Yes. The prices shown for Pacific Herring 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 Pacific Herring down to the SKU level, so you can clearly see what the price includes and compare offers properly.