Seasonality
Seasonal pattern: Not documented
No seasonal price pattern is currently documented for fresh bluefin tuna.
Fresh Bluefin Tuna Price
Monthly reported customs unit values, not live or executable quotes.
Latest reported price
$14,743 USD/t
As of Jul 2026
NormalPrevious 12 months
The latest value is within the typical range of $14,317–$19,108 USD/t.
Fresh Bluefin Tuna Price History
Fresh Bluefin Tuna Prices by Country
Fresh bluefin tuna 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 | $21,605 Jul 1, 2026 | +273% |
| Canada | $19,877 Jul 1, 2026 | -2.7% |
| New Zealand | $6,879 Jul 1, 2026 | -33% |
| United States | $10,212 Jul 1, 2026 | +27% |
| Greece | $10,519 Jun 1, 2026 | +16% |
| Japan | $27,712 Jun 1, 2026 | -10% |
| Netherlands | $48,539 Jun 1, 2026 | +19% |
| Portugal | $13,547 Jun 1, 2026 | -0.7% |
| Belgium | $8,162 May 1, 2026 | -1.0% |
| Spain | $25,215 May 1, 2026 | +31% |
| Croatia | $12,604 May 1, 2026 | -35% |
| Italy | $9,827 May 1, 2026 | +83% |
| Mexico | $17,927 May 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Czechia | $21,795 Dec 1, 2025 | -18% |
| France | $17,273 Dec 1, 2025 | +15% |
| Malta | $30,970 Dec 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Türkiye | $11,602 Dec 1, 2025 | +17% |
| Morocco | $4,975 Nov 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Norway | $10,452 Nov 1, 2025 | -2.6% |
| Sweden | $11,758 Oct 1, 2025 | +42% |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | $11,500 Jun 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Denmark | $18,697 Sep 1, 2024 | Not reported |
What shapes fresh bluefin tuna prices?
Use these documented market characteristics when comparing periods, countries and supplier quotes.
Demand driver
Japanese sashimi demand
High consumption of fresh bluefin tuna in Japan for sashimi and sushi drives imports of the commodity.
Fresh Bluefin Tuna Price Questions
- Which species are covered by the fresh bluefin tuna commodity?
- It includes Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) and Pacific bluefin tuna (Thunnus orientalis) that are fresh or chilled, but excludes fillets, fish meat of subheading 0304, and edible off‑al.
- What parts of the fish are included in this commodity definition?
- The definition covers the whole fish (fresh or chilled) while specifically excluding fillets, fish meat classified under subheading 0304, and edible off‑al covered by subheadings 0302.91‑0302.99.
- How should fresh bluefin tuna be stored to preserve its quality?
- Keep the fish chilled close to 0 °C throughout handling and transport, maintain an uninterrupted cold chain, and store on ice or in refrigerated conditions to prevent spoilage.