Seasonality
Seasonal pattern: Not documented
No seasonal price pattern is currently documented for fresh yellowfin tuna.
Fresh Yellowfin Tuna Price
Monthly reported customs unit values, not live or executable quotes.
Latest reported price
$7,334 USD/t
As of Jul 2026
NormalPrevious 12 months
The latest value is within the typical range of $6,887–$7,724 USD/t.
Fresh Yellowfin Tuna Price History
Fresh Yellowfin Tuna Prices by Country
Fresh yellowfin 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 | $9,458 Jul 1, 2026 | -11% |
| Brazil | $7,020 Jul 1, 2026 | -21% |
| Barbados | $10,175 Jul 1, 2026 | +27% |
| Canada | $12,330 Jul 1, 2026 | -12% |
| Panama | $4,394 Jul 1, 2026 | +5.2% |
| United States | $10,412 Jul 1, 2026 | +4.5% |
| Czechia | $17,954 Jun 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Germany | $24,491 Jun 1, 2026 | -19% |
| Grenada | $6,601 Jun 1, 2026 | +64% |
| Indonesia | $12,143 Jun 1, 2026 | +41% |
| Luxembourg | $32,801 Jun 1, 2026 | -2.2% |
| Mexico | $11,567 Jun 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Netherlands | $22,578 Jun 1, 2026 | -2.5% |
| Sweden | $3,890 Jun 1, 2026 | -43% |
| Spain | $11,757 May 1, 2026 | +74% |
| Fiji | $7,658 May 1, 2026 | +22% |
| Italy | $12,984 May 1, 2026 | +5.8% |
| Philippines | $4,106 May 1, 2026 | -6.5% |
| Portugal | $12,360 May 1, 2026 | +20% |
| South Africa | $11,458 May 1, 2026 | -0.2% |
| Côte d’Ivoire | $6,476 Apr 1, 2026 | +3.7% |
| New Zealand | $8,677 Apr 1, 2026 | +3.9% |
| Ecuador | $9,725 Mar 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| United Kingdom | $2,757 Mar 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| India | $4,135 Feb 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| France | $19,557 Dec 1, 2025 | +19% |
| Ghana | $2,654 Dec 1, 2025 | +113% |
| Croatia | $11,793 Dec 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Tonga | $6,601 Dec 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Trinidad and Tobago | $11,024 Dec 1, 2025 | +30% |
| Kiribati | $6,601 Aug 1, 2025 | -34% |
| Japan | $13,240 Jul 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Oman | $6,601 May 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| French Polynesia | $13,523 Dec 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Myanmar | $1,100 Oct 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Slovenia | $16,243 Sep 1, 2024 | Not reported |
What shapes fresh yellowfin tuna prices?
Use these documented market characteristics when comparing periods, countries and supplier quotes.
Fresh Yellowfin Tuna Price Questions
- What exactly is classified as fresh yellowfin tuna?
- Fresh yellowfin tuna refers to the whole fish or meat portions of Thunnus albacares that are fresh or chilled, excluding fillets, other meat portions, livers and roes.
- How should fresh yellowfin tuna be stored to maintain quality?
- It should be kept at refrigerated temperatures (fresh or chilled) throughout handling and transport, ensuring the cold chain is not broken.
- Can fresh yellowfin tuna be used directly for sashimi or does it require further processing?
- Because it is supplied fresh or chilled and without filleting, buyers typically need to portion and fillet the fish before raw‑fish applications such as sashimi.