Crucial Market Clarification: Because oilfish contains over 20% gellan/wax esters that cannot be digested by humans, it causes acute gastrointestinal symptoms (keriorrhea/oily diarrhea). Consequently, its market mechanism differs fundamentally from standard commercial food fish.
💵 International Trade & Price Trends
As a low-cost pelagic raw material, oilfish wholesale prices have rebounded over the past few years driven by rising long-distance fishing fuel costs and global maritime logistics inflation:
- FOB/Export Prices: In major South American catching regions (e.g., Ecuador), the export price of frozen oilfish has fluctuated upward. The historical price range of $3.90–$9.64/kg has moved toward $5.08–$11.20 per kg depending on sizes, specifications (Whole Round vs. Headed, Gutted, and Tailed – HGT), and processing depth.
- Bulk Wholesale Raw Material: In major Asian frozen seafood trading hubs and ports, large-size frozen oilfish HGT or oilfish fillets maintain a bulk container wholesale price (Minimum Order Quantity 15–25 tons) of $3,500 – $6,000 per metric ton (approximately $3.50 – $6.00/kg).
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