Seasonality
Seasonal pattern: Not documented
No seasonal price pattern is currently documented for fresh saithe (coalfish).
Fresh Saithe (coalfish) Price
Monthly reported customs unit values, not live or executable quotes.
Latest reported price
$4,017 USD/t
As of Jun 2026
NormalPrevious 12 months
The latest value is within the typical range of $3,166–$4,614 USD/t.
Fresh Saithe (coalfish) Price History
Fresh Saithe (coalfish) Prices by Country
Fresh saithe (coalfish) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland | $4,294 Jul 1, 2026 | +50% |
| Norway | $2,804 Jul 1, 2026 | +21% |
| Germany | $3,000 Jun 1, 2026 | +28% |
| Denmark | $5,350 Jun 1, 2026 | +32% |
| Faroe Islands | $3,124 Jun 1, 2026 | +57% |
| United Kingdom | $2,837 Jun 1, 2026 | +17% |
| Ireland | $2,910 Jun 1, 2026 | +11% |
| Netherlands | $4,974 Jun 1, 2026 | +32% |
| Portugal | $10,883 Jun 1, 2026 | -1.1% |
| Sweden | $4,790 Jun 1, 2026 | +38% |
| Spain | $5,488 May 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Lithuania | $8,402 Apr 1, 2026 | +78% |
| Belgium | $11,996 Mar 1, 2026 | +58% |
| France | $4,028 Dec 1, 2025 | +25% |
| India | $571 Oct 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| United States | $1,541 Jun 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Latvia | $3,782 Feb 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Namibia | $4,851 Jan 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Italy | $12,448 Oct 1, 2024 | Not reported |
What shapes fresh saithe (coalfish) prices?
Use these documented market characteristics when comparing periods, countries and supplier quotes.
Demand driver
Polish import demand
Polish import demand is a documented demand driver for fresh saithe (coalfish).
Fresh Saithe (coalfish) Price Questions
- What exactly is Fresh saithe (coalfish) and how is it classified?
- Fresh saithe, also known as coalfish (Pollachius virens), is fish that is fresh or chilled and is classified under HS code 030253, excluding fillets, processed fish meat, and edible off‑al.
- How should Fresh saithe be stored to maintain quality?
- It should be kept chilled, at temperatures just above freezing, throughout the supply chain to preserve freshness.
- What forms of Fresh saithe are typically supplied to buyers?
- The commodity is supplied as whole, gutted, or cut coalfish, but not filleted or processed into fish meat.