Seasonality
Seasonal pattern: Not documented
No seasonal price pattern is currently documented for live eels.
Live Eels Price
Monthly reported customs unit values, not live or executable quotes.
Latest reported price
$10,833 USD/t
As of Jul 2026
NormalPrevious 12 months
The latest value is within the typical range of $7,031–$41,437 USD/t.
Live Eels Price History
Live Eels Prices by Country
Live eels 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $15,061 Jul 1, 2026 | -68% |
| New Zealand | $10,439 Jul 1, 2026 | -6.7% |
| United States | $10,704 Jul 1, 2026 | +3.1% |
| Germany | $15,656 Jun 1, 2026 | +6.7% |
| Indonesia | $1,949 Jun 1, 2026 | -53% |
| Netherlands | $21,248 Jun 1, 2026 | -0.8% |
| Spain | $3,171 May 1, 2026 | -77% |
| Philippines | $13,545 May 1, 2026 | -4.7% |
| Italy | $17,606 Apr 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | $1,450,318 Mar 1, 2026 | -27% |
| Japan | $1,897,482 Mar 1, 2026 | -2.2% |
| Greece | $16,997 Feb 1, 2026 | +24% |
| Ghana | $4,867 Jan 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| France | $93,335 Dec 1, 2025 | +58% |
| Morocco | $15,655 Dec 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Myanmar | $2,835 Dec 1, 2025 | -1.3% |
| Malaysia | $4,501 Dec 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Trinidad and Tobago | $1,035 Dec 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Australia | $9,075 Oct 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| United Kingdom | $12,943 Oct 1, 2025 | +15% |
| China | $19,116 Dec 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Denmark | $7,210 Nov 1, 2024 | Not reported |
What shapes live eels prices?
Use these documented market characteristics when comparing periods, countries and supplier quotes.
Live Eels Price Questions
- What exactly are live eels as a commodity?
- Live eels refer to whole, living eels of the genus Anguilla, traded as live fish for consumption or aquaculture.
- How should live eels be handled during transport?
- They should be kept in aerated, temperature‑controlled water tanks to maintain vitality and prevent stress.
- What storage conditions keep live eels fresh before sale?
- Store them in cool (around 10‑12 °C), well‑oxygenated water and avoid temperature fluctuations.