Seasonality
Seasonal pattern: Not documented
No seasonal price pattern is currently documented for skipjack tuna.
Skipjack Tuna Price
Monthly reported customs unit values, not live or executable quotes.
Latest reported price
$2,210 USD/t
As of Jul 2026
HighPrevious 12 months
The latest value is above the typical range of $1,423–$1,536 USD/t.
Skipjack Tuna Price History
Skipjack Tuna Prices by Country
Skipjack 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Panama | $1,000 Jul 1, 2026 | -56% |
| Guatemala | $1,909 Jun 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Indonesia | $1,749 Jun 1, 2026 | +17% |
| India | $1,354 Jun 1, 2026 | +4.8% |
| Japan | $1,818 Jun 1, 2026 | +24% |
| Kiribati | $1,592 Jun 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Malaysia | $953 Jun 1, 2026 | -19% |
| Netherlands | $4,385 Jun 1, 2026 | -35% |
| Portugal | $1,548 Jun 1, 2026 | -14% |
| Spain | $1,678 May 1, 2026 | +5.2% |
| Mauritius | $1,229 May 1, 2026 | +4.4% |
| Thailand | $1,362 May 1, 2026 | -19% |
| United States | $5,233 May 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Brazil | $1,924 Apr 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| New Zealand | $1,667 Apr 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| South Africa | $2,961 Apr 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Côte d’Ivoire | $1,586 Mar 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Philippines | $1,610 Mar 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Australia | $968 Jan 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Fiji | $1,328 Jan 1, 2026 | +205% |
| Ghana | $973 Jan 1, 2026 | -19% |
| France | $1,596 Dec 1, 2025 | +1.7% |
| South Korea | $1,279 Dec 1, 2025 | -3.5% |
| Morocco | $1,803 Dec 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Pakistan | $1,586 Dec 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Singapore | $1,223 Oct 1, 2025 | +33% |
| Saudi Arabia | $657 Jul 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Denmark | $1,618 May 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Oman | $1,592 May 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Peru | $972 Apr 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| China | $1,944 Dec 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Ecuador | $1,595 Dec 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Italy | $2,064 Dec 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Türkiye | $683 Aug 1, 2024 | Not reported |
What shapes skipjack tuna prices?
Use these documented market characteristics when comparing periods, countries and supplier quotes.
Demand driver
Industrial processing demand
Skipjack tuna is shipped frozen for the industrial manufacture of processed fish products.
Skipjack Tuna Price Questions
- What is the exact identity of skipjack tuna as a commodity?
- Skipjack tuna refers to the species Katsuwonus pelamis, also known as stripe‑bellied bonito. It is classified under frozen fish, excluding fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304. The commodity description specifically excludes edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99.
- How should frozen skipjack tuna be stored to maintain quality?
- Frozen skipjack tuna must be kept at temperatures below ‑18 °C throughout transport and storage. Maintaining a continuous cold chain prevents thaw‑refreeze damage and preserves its texture and flavor. The product should be protected from moisture loss and cross‑contamination with other foods.
- What processing forms are typical for skipjack tuna?
- The commodity is commonly supplied as whole frozen fish, not as fillets or other processed cuts. It is used for industrial manufacture of products such as canned tuna or fish meal. The classification excludes any edible offal, focusing on the intact frozen fish body.