Skipjack Tuna

Skipjack Tuna - Katsuwonus pelamis

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Skipjack Tuna is a key product in global seafood trade, with significant volumes moving every year from Indonesia to import markets such as Japan. The category includes Katsuwonus pelamis. Production comes from FAO areas SKJ, 31, 34, 41, 47, 51, 57, 71, 77, 87, using Purse seine, Pole and line, Handline, Trolling line. The main season runs year-round, with peak landings in year-round, which is when availability and price levels are usually most competitive. Commercially, Skipjack Tuna is sold in multiple frozen formats and packagings, including IVP Bulk, IVP Printed Bag, Printed Bag, Loose Bulk IQF, Vacuum Bag, Rider Bag, with a portfolio of around 0 SKUs covering retail, foodservice and industry specs. Based on recent trade data, export prices for Skipjack Tuna 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
375 suppliers
Top Exporter 2024
Top Exporter 2024
Indonesia
Top Importer 2024
Top Importer 2024
Japan
Active offers
0 live offers
data points 2024
9,743 import / export d.p
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Items Included

Frozen Skipjack Tuna Portion Skinless PBO Normal trimming Chemical free
Frozen Skipjack Tuna Steak Skin–on PBI Normal trimming Chemical treatment
Frozen Skipjack Tuna Cubes Chemical treatment
Frozen Skipjack Tuna Portion Skin–on PBI Normal trimming Chemical free
Frozen Skipjack Tuna Portion Skinless PBO Well–trimming Chemical free
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Purse seine

Purse seine

Pole and line

Pole and line

Handline

Handline

Trolling line

Trolling line

Species distribution

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

Katsuwonus pelamis
100%
Packaging & Formats

How the product ships

All available formats per product for planning logistics and processing.

IVP Bulk

IVP Bulk

IVP Printed Bag

IVP Printed Bag

Printed Bag

Printed Bag

Loose Bulk IQF

Loose Bulk IQF

Vacuum Bag

Vacuum Bag

Rider Bag

Rider Bag
Export prices for Skipjack Tuna

Latest reported export values

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

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China
Christmas Island
Colombia
Costa Rica
Ecuador
El Salvador
Fiji
France
French Polynesia
Germany
Ghana
India
Indonesia
Japan
Kiribati
Lebanon
Malaysia
Maldives
Marshall Islands
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mexico
Micronesia, Federated States of
Nauru
Nicaragua
Oman
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Senegal
Seychelles
Singapore
Solomon Islands
Spain
Sri Lanka
Taiwan, Province of China
Thailand
Tuvalu
United States of America
Vanuatu
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.

Spain
Skipjack Tuna from Spain
Export price data
270
Import price data
1,054
Average price data
662
Live offers
10
June 5, 2025
Thailand
Skipjack Tuna from Thailand
Export price data
1,471
Import price data
2,078
Average price data
1,775
Live offers
10
April 24, 2025
Japan
Skipjack Tuna from Japan
Export price data
2,636
Import price data
427
Average price data
1,532
Live offers
10
March 5, 2025
Open Market
Import Markets

Import markets we serve

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

Thailand
Skipjack Tuna in Thailand
Export price data
690
Import price data
1,185
Average price data
938
Live offers
10
August 8, 2025
Japan
Skipjack Tuna in Japan
Export price data
1,478
Import price data
163
Average price data
821
Live offers
10
June 17, 2025
Open Market
Catching Seasons

When supply peaks and dips

Seasonality by species and area to plan buys and contracts.

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FAQs

What is Skipjack Tuna?

Skipjack Tuna refers to traded products within the Katsuwonus pelamis category, typically sourced across multiple origins and specifications. On this page you’ll find packaging options (IVP Bulk, IVP Printed Bag, Printed Bag, Loose Bulk IQF, Vacuum Bag, Rider Bag), and sourcing/traceability context (Atlantic, Western Central, Atlantic, Eastern Central, Atlantic, Southwest, Atlantic, Southeast, Indian Ocean, Western, Indian Ocean, Eastern, Pacific, Western Central, Pacific, Eastern Central, Pacific, Southeast).

What packaging formats are typical for Skipjack Tuna?

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

How is Skipjack Tuna typically caught or harvested?

Common catching/harvesting methods for Skipjack Tuna include Purse seine, Pole and line, Handline, Trolling line. Catching method can influence sustainability claims, certification eligibility, and buyer acceptance depending on the market.

When is the catching/harvesting season for Skipjack Tuna?

Typical catching/harvesting seasons include January - December. Seasonality may vary by fishing zone and origin, so always interpret seasons alongside the relevant FAO areas (Atlantic, Western Central, Atlantic, Eastern Central, Atlantic, Southwest, Atlantic, Southeast, Indian Ocean, Western, Indian Ocean, Eastern, Pacific, Western Central, Pacific, Eastern Central, Pacific, Southeast).

What certificates are common for Skipjack Tuna?

Common certificates associated with Skipjack Tuna 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 Skipjack Tuna at the offered price?

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

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