Seasonality
Seasonal pattern: Not documented
No seasonal price pattern is currently documented for herring.
Herring Price
Monthly reported customs unit values, not live or executable quotes.
Latest reported price
$1,390 USD/t
As of Jun 2026
HighPrevious 12 months
The latest value is above the typical range of $905–$1,057 USD/t.
Herring Price History
Herring Prices by Country
Herring 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $1,206 Jul 1, 2026 | +19% |
| United States | $2,511 Jul 1, 2026 | +64% |
| Denmark | $1,913 Jun 1, 2026 | +9.0% |
| Latvia | $2,015 Jun 1, 2026 | +483% |
| Netherlands | $7,977 Jun 1, 2026 | +2.0% |
| Sweden | $1,126 Jun 1, 2026 | +14% |
| Spain | $3,827 May 1, 2026 | -2.7% |
| Finland | $352 May 1, 2026 | -0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $1,220 May 1, 2026 | -23% |
| Lithuania | $5,765 May 1, 2026 | +21% |
| Germany | $474 Apr 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Estonia | $663 Apr 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Ireland | $7,725 Mar 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| South Africa | $1,791 Mar 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Faroe Islands | $1,102 Feb 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Belgium | $4,589 Jan 1, 2026 | +91% |
| France | $654 Dec 1, 2025 | -84% |
| South Korea | $696 Dec 1, 2025 | +15% |
| Canada | $1,236 Nov 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Croatia | $800 Nov 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Indonesia | $365 Sep 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Iceland | $1,266 Sep 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Poland | $1,155 Jun 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Italy | $574 May 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Myanmar | $2,897 Mar 1, 2025 | Not reported |
What shapes herring prices?
Use these documented market characteristics when comparing periods, countries and supplier quotes.
Herring Price Questions
- What is the exact definition of herring in trade classifications?
- Herring refers to the fish species Clupea harengus and Clupea pallasii that are supplied fresh or chilled. The classification excludes fillets, fish meat of subheading 0304, and edible fish off‑al.
- How should fresh or chilled herring be stored to maintain quality?
- Fresh or chilled herring should be kept at refrigerated temperatures (near 0 °C) and protected from temperature fluctuations. Maintaining the cold chain during transport and storage helps preserve its texture and flavor.