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Price for Frozen Smelt in Japan

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Wholesale prices of Frozen Smelt in Japan

Recent wholesale prices

Over the past 4 weeks, the wholesale price of Japan Frozen Smelt has typically been between $1.01 and $15.53 USD per kg, or $0.46 to $7.05 USD per pound (lb).
These prices are based on reports from regions such as Koto City
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Past 4 weeks
$1.01/kg
$0.46/lb
$15.53/kg
$7.05/lb

Historical wholesale price trends

The wholesale price of Japan Frozen Smelt has experienced fluctuations over the past two years, reflecting changing market conditions in the market. In 2023, wholesale prices varied between $1.20 USD per kg and $1.42 USD per kg. By 2024, the volatility persisted, with wholesale prices ranging from $1.09 USD to $37.94 USD per kg, highlighting ongoing price variability for Japan Frozen Smelt.
Year
Year
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Low price, USD/kg
Low price, USD/lb
Low price, USD/lb
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High price, USD/lb
High price, USD/lb
2024
$1.09/kg
$0.50/lb
$37.94/kg
$17.21/lb
2023
$1.20/kg
$0.55/lb
$1.42/kg
$0.65/lb
2022
$1.04/kg
$0.47/lb
$1.48/kg
$0.67/lb

Recently updated wholesale prices

Recent wholesale price of Frozen Smelt in Japan was 2,322 JPY per 1 kg, reported on 2025-04-05 for the following specification: Ayu Sweetfish(variety).
See the table below for more recent wholesale prices.
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Specifications
Specifications
Price (USD/kg)
Price (USD/kg)
Reported price
Reported price
2025-04-05
Ayu Sweetfish(variety)
$15.80/kg
JPY 2,322/1 kg
2025-04-05
Shishamo(variety)
$1.03/kg
JPY 151/1 kg
2024-12-28
Shishamo(variety)
$1.06/kg
JPY 167.50/1 kg
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Export prices of Frozen Smelt in Japan

Historical export price trends

The export price of Frozen Smelt from Japan has been on a downward trend in recent years, driven by changing market conditions. In 2023, export prices were between $1.74 USD per kg and $23.05 USD per kg. By 2024, these prices had fallen to a new range of $0.86 to $17.31 USD per kg, reflecting shifts in demand or supply for Japan Frozen Smelt.
Year
Year
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Low price, USD/kg
Low price, USD/lb
Low price, USD/lb
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High price, USD/kg
High price, USD/lb
High price, USD/lb
2024
$0.86/kg
$0.39/lb
$17.31/kg
$7.85/lb
2023
$1.74/kg
$0.79/lb
$23.05/kg
$10.46/lb
2022
$106.30/kg
$48.22/lb
$106.30/kg
$48.22/lb

Recent export records

On 2025-03-06, Frozen Smelt reported as "[보리멸(냉동)] 보리멸(냉동)__FROZEN SAND SMELT" was exported by a company in Japan to a company in South Korea.
See the table below for more recent transactions.
Date
Date
Unit price
Unit price
Reported product name
Reported product name
Exporter
Exporter
Origin
Origin
Importer
Importer
Destination
Destination
2025-03-06
$000/kg
[보리멸(냉동)] 보리멸(냉동)__FROZEN SAND SMELT
Company name
Japan
Company name
South Korea
2025-01-27
$000/kg
FROZEN SMELT WHOLE (SHISYAMO KING)
Company name
Japan
Company name
Philippines
2024-11-12
$000/kg
[보리멸(냉동)] 보리멸(냉동)__FROZEN SAND SMELT
Company name
Japan
Company name
South Korea
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Import prices of Frozen Smelt in Japan

Recent import records

On 2024-11-20, Frozen Smelt reported as “24ITJW1#&Japanese Surfsmelt, IQF frozen whole cleaned, Size: S (1kg/bag x 7bags/carton)#&VN” was imported by a company in Japan from a company in Vietnam.
See the table below for more recent transactions.
Date
Date
Unit price
Unit price
Reported product name
Reported product name
Exporter
Exporter
Origin
Origin
Importer
Importer
Destination
Destination
2024-11-20
$000/kg
24ITJW1#&Japanese Surfsmelt, IQF frozen whole cleaned, Size: S (1kg/bag x 7bags/carton)#&VN
Company name
Vietnam
Company name
Japan
2024-07-09
$000/kg
24ITJB1#&Frozen Japanese Surfsmelt fillets (Japanese Surfsmelt), Size: 20 (500gr/box x 10boxes/box x 2boxes/bundle)#&VN
Company name
Vietnam
Company name
Japan
2024-07-09
$000/kg
24ITJB1#&Frozen Japanese Surfsmelt fillets (Japanese Surfsmelt), Size: 50 (500gr/box x 10boxes/box x 2boxes/bundle)#&VN
Company name
Vietnam
Company name
Japan
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FAQ for Frozen Smelt price in Japan

What is the HS code for Frozen Smelt?
The HS code for Frozen Smelt is 030389 - Fish; frozen, n.e.c. in heading 0303, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish.
What varieties are there for Frozen Smelt in Japan?
Tridge offers domestic price data for a range of Frozen Smelt varieties, including Ayu Sweetfish, Shishamo, Whitebait, Japanese Smelt, Great Silver, European, Silver, Lesser Silver, Deepsea, Sweetwater. For Frozen Smelt in Japan, price data is available for varieties such as Ayu Sweetfish, Shishamo.
Where does Tridge source its price data?
Tridge gathers price data from over 400 trusted global sources, including government public sources, producers, traders, and local industry experts. We ensure data accuracy through both human oversight and cutting-edge AI technology, which helps manage missing values, detect outliers, and standardize currency and units.
How are the low and high prices for Japan Frozen Smelt calculated?
The low and high prices are calculated from Japan data for Frozen Smelt during the selected period, showing the typical price range after excluding outliers. Please note that trends may differ when analyzed in more detail, such as by product variety, company, or specific timeframes.
How much price data is available for Frozen Smelt on Tridge?
In the past 6 months, 10 Frozen Smelt price entries were updated for Japan.
How much transaction data is there for Frozen Smelt in Japan in Tridge?
We have 42 transaction records for Frozen Smelt in Japan. Visit our About Transaction Data page to explore its features.
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