Seasonality
Seasonal pattern: Not documented
No seasonal price pattern is currently documented for capelin and blue whiting.
Capelin and Blue Whiting Price
Monthly reported customs unit values, not live or executable quotes.
Latest reported price
$2,301 USD/t
As of Jul 2026
HighPrevious 12 months
The latest value is above the typical range of $1,828–$2,172 USD/t.
Capelin and Blue Whiting Price History
Capelin and Blue Whiting Prices by Country
Capelin and blue whiting export unit values are shown in USD/t. Compare the reporting dates as well as the values; product mix and delivery terms can differ between countries.
| Country | Latest · USD/t | YoYYear on year |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $92,132 Jul 1, 2026 | +85% |
| Brazil | $1,671 Jul 1, 2026 | +22% |
| Canada | $2,036 Jul 1, 2026 | -17% |
| Iceland | $2,395 Jul 1, 2026 | -24% |
| Norway | $3,220 Jul 1, 2026 | +150% |
| United States | $3,126 Jul 1, 2026 | +33% |
| Czechia | $7,981 Jun 1, 2026 | -8.4% |
| Germany | $5,577 Jun 1, 2026 | +4.7% |
| Faroe Islands | $2,436 Jun 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Georgia | $2,700 Jun 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Greece | $4,463 Jun 1, 2026 | -20% |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | $5,846 Jun 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Indonesia | $2,372 Jun 1, 2026 | -0.4% |
| India | $1,846 Jun 1, 2026 | +6.2% |
| Japan | $1,340 Jun 1, 2026 | -28% |
| Malaysia | $1,353 Jun 1, 2026 | +23% |
| Netherlands | $3,705 Jun 1, 2026 | -8.4% |
| Poland | $1,356 Jun 1, 2026 | -19% |
| Portugal | $5,643 Jun 1, 2026 | +81% |
| Sweden | $2,053 Jun 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Belgium | $6,855 May 1, 2026 | +22% |
| Côte d’Ivoire | $712 May 1, 2026 | -0.4% |
| Spain | $2,925 May 1, 2026 | +17% |
| Croatia | $3,031 May 1, 2026 | +25% |
| Italy | $2,186 May 1, 2026 | -7.4% |
| Lithuania | $5,550 May 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Romania | $872 May 1, 2026 | -71% |
| Thailand | $2,916 May 1, 2026 | +9.3% |
| United Kingdom | $4,302 Apr 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Kazakhstan | $1,036 Apr 1, 2026 | +363% |
| Angola | $260 Mar 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Armenia | $600 Mar 1, 2026 | -10% |
| Bulgaria | $1,497 Mar 1, 2026 | -11% |
| Denmark | $5,905 Mar 1, 2026 | +59% |
| Ecuador | $1,015 Mar 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Panama | $3,121 Mar 1, 2026 | +5.5% |
| South Africa | $1,398 Feb 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Pakistan | $2,197 Jan 1, 2026 | +19% |
| France | $5,464 Dec 1, 2025 | +276% |
| South Korea | $2,906 Dec 1, 2025 | +16% |
| Morocco | $1,458 Dec 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Myanmar | $1,174 Dec 1, 2025 | +10% |
| Singapore | $2,456 Dec 1, 2025 | -31% |
| Türkiye | $1,339 Dec 1, 2025 | -8.0% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2,727 Nov 1, 2025 | +125% |
| Guatemala | $1,250 Oct 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Ukraine | $4,255 Sep 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Fiji | $1,474 Aug 1, 2025 | -0.3% |
| Philippines | $8,244 Jun 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Oman | $2,053 May 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Peru | $1,195 Apr 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Namibia | $2,717 Jan 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| China | $1,741 Dec 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Mexico | $459 Aug 1, 2024 | Not reported |
What shapes capelin and blue whiting prices?
Use these documented market characteristics when comparing periods, countries and supplier quotes.
Capelin and Blue Whiting Price Questions
- How should blue whiting be stored on board before freezing?
- Blue whiting should be kept on ice or in chilled seawater; ungutted fish remain acceptable for up to 5 days on ice, but quality declines after 8 days. Prompt freezing at –30 °C preserves the fish for up to 12 months.
- What are the typical packaging formats for frozen blue whiting?
- Fish are commonly packed in ice‑filled boxes for short‑term storage and later formed into 50 mm thick frozen blocks, which are suitable for filleting or mincing.
- Can capelin be used for surimi production?
- Yes, trials have produced surimi from capelin that meets Japanese specifications, although achieving the required white colour from frozen raw material remains a challenge.
- What defects should I watch for when receiving capelin shipments?
- Look for excessive softening, bruising, or signs of parasite activity; delayed chilling or rough handling can cause soft flesh, while Myxosporidia can affect gel‑forming ability in surimi.