What is frozen swordfish?

Frozen swordfish refers to the species Xiphias gladius that has been preserved by freezing. It is typically supplied whole, headed, or gutted, and does not include fillets, fish meat of subheading 0304, or edible fish offal.

How should frozen swordfish be stored and handled?

Frozen swordfish should be kept at temperatures below –18 °C throughout transport and storage to maintain its quality. The cold chain must be preserved, avoiding any thawing and refreezing. Store it in a clean, dry environment and protect it from temperature fluctuations.

Frozen Swordfish

Frozen swordfish is whole swordfish (Xiphias gladius) that has been preserved by freezing. It is traded without filleting and excludes fish offal.

Prices, specifications and international trade for frozen swordfish under HS 030357.

Frozen Swordfish Price

$4,985USD/t

Published reference · Jul 1, 2026

Frozen Swordfish Historical Unit Values

Frozen swordfish is quoted in USD/t at ESP. Historical customs values may differ from the headline reference.

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Frozen Swordfish Exports and Imports

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Spain led reported frozen swordfish exports in 2025, at $71.6M.

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Frozen Swordfish Facts and HS Code

Frozen swordfish belongs to seafood within protein and dairy. Its customs classification covers HS 030357.

Frozen Swordfish HS Code

Also known as	Swordfish, frozen
Scientific name	Xiphias gladius
Product type	Raw
Form	Frozen
Position in the chain	Primary
Category	Seafood — Protein and dairy
HS codes	030357
Quoted in	USD/t
Reference location	ESP

Production & Handling

Processing steps for frozen swordfish include Capture and landing, Evisceration (removal of entrails), Quick freezing of whole, headed or gutted fish.

Production and Storage

Perishability	High
Temperature regime	Frozen
Processing steps	Capture and landing Evisceration (removal of entrails) Quick freezing of whole, headed or gutted fish

Uses & Risks

Frozen swordfish is used in Retail frozen seafood and Food‑service supply.

End Uses

Retail frozen seafood
Sold to supermarkets and fishmongers for home preparation
Food‑service supply
Provided to restaurants, hotels and catering firms for cooking or further processing

Uses and Related Commodities

Downstream industries	Supermarket frozen‑food aisles, Restaurant and catering kitchens, Further seafood processing (e.g., filleting, value‑added products)

Frozen Swordfish Questions

What is frozen swordfish?: Frozen swordfish refers to the species Xiphias gladius that has been preserved by freezing. It is typically supplied whole, headed, or gutted, and does not include fillets, fish meat of subheading 0304, or edible fish offal.
How should frozen swordfish be stored and handled?: Frozen swordfish should be kept at temperatures below –18 °C throughout transport and storage to maintain its quality. The cold chain must be preserved, avoiding any thawing and refreezing. Store it in a clean, dry environment and protect it from temperature fluctuations.