Alaska Pollock
Alaska pollock is a cold‑water whitefish harvested wild in the Bering Sea and Gulf of Alaska, commonly traded as frozen whole fish or frozen blocks for further processing.
Prices, specifications and international trade for alaska pollock under HS 030367.
Alaska Pollock Price
Published reference · Jun 1, 2026
Alaska pollock is quoted in USD/t at RUS. Historical customs values may differ from the headline reference.
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United States led reported alaska pollock exports in 2025, at $91.4M.
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Alaska pollock grading factors include PH and Processing temperature.
Grading Factors
Quality assessment for alaska pollock considers PH and Processing temperature.
- PH
Pollock flesh used for surimi should have a pH of 7.0 ± 0.5 to ensure adequate gel strength.
- Processing temperature
Cold‑water pollock must be kept at ≤ 10 °C during processing to avoid protein denaturation.
Common Defects
Recorded defects for alaska pollock include Histamine excess.
- Histamine excess
Levels above 10 mg per 100 g indicate spoilage; the standard limits histamine to ≤ 10 mg/100 g for applicable species.
Alaska Pollock Facts and HS Code
Alaska pollock belongs to seafood within protein and dairy. Its customs classification covers HS 030367.
Alaska Pollock HS Code
| Also known as | Theragra chalcogramma, Gadus chalcogrammus, walleye pollock |
|---|---|
| Scientific name | Gadus chalcogrammus |
| Category | Seafood — Protein and dairy |
| HS codes | 030367 |
| Quoted in | USD/t |
| Reference location | RUS |
Production & Handling
Alaska pollock storage guidance: Kept deep frozen at -18 °C or colder throughout transport and storage to preserve quality.
Production and Storage
| Perishability | High |
|---|---|
| Temperature regime | Frozen |
| Storage conditions | Kept deep frozen at -18 °C or colder throughout transport and storage to preserve quality. |
| Production methods | Wild capture |
Packaging
Typical alaska pollock packaging includes Rectangular block and IQF fillet.
- Rectangular block
Blocks of approximately 16.5 lb (19" × 10" × 2.5") are the dominant format for frozen pollock.
- IQF fillet
Individually quick‑frozen fillets are glazed with ice to extend shelf life.
Uses & Risks
Alaska pollock is used in Surimi paste, Fillets / blocks, and Fish sticks.
End Uses
- Surimi paste
Minced pollock flesh mixed with cryoprotectants to produce imitation crab products.
- Fillets / blocks
Frozen blocks are sliced into portions for retail or food‑service applications.
- Fish sticks
Breaded or battered portions made from frozen blocks for quick‑service restaurants.
- Roe
Cured products such as mentaiko, a staple in Japanese cuisine.
- Fish oil
Extracted oil used in nutraceuticals, pet supplements and aquaculture feeds.
- Fish meal
High‑protein meal valued for turtle and eel aquaculture feeds.
Sourcing risks
| Risk | Mitigation |
|---|---|
Histamine formation Food safetyMedium If pollock is not kept sufficiently cold, histamine can accumulate, exceeding the 10 mg/100 g limit. | Maintain rapid chilling to 31–33 °F and keep product deep frozen at ≤ ‑18 °C during storage and transport. |
Protein denaturation Food safetyLow Processing temperatures above 10 °C can denature fish proteins, reducing gel strength for surimi. | Control processing environments to stay at or below 10 °C for cold‑water pollock. |