Tuna (Skipjack)

Skipjack tuna is the world's most abundant tuna species and dominates global canned tuna production, accounting for ~60% of tuna catch. Global production reached approximately 2.7 million MT in 2023, with primary production concentrated in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean. The commodity trades as fresh, frozen, and canned products with strong demand from EU, US, and Asian markets.

Structured Atlas recordRelease 2026-09-19-batch-230
Global production
2.7M MT
2023
Market value
$4B
Producing countries tracked
4
Grading systems
1
Active supply risks
3
Trade corridors
3

Structured market record

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Indexed evidence lanes

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Leading origins
  • Indonesia · rank 1
  • Philippines · rank 2
  • Kiribati · rank 3
  • Mauritius · rank 4
Grading frameworks
  • FAO/GLOBEFISH Skipjack Grading (Fresh/Frozen)
Supply risks
  • El Niño-driven stock migration · high
  • Overfishing pressure & WCPFC quota tightening · high
  • Port congestion & container shortage · medium
Trade documents
  • Catch Certificate (CCRF)
  • Certificate of Origin
  • Health Certificate (FSMA/EU Reg 853/2004)
  • Phytosanitary/Aquatic Animal Health Certificate
Reference markets
  • Frozen skipjack loins (sashimi-grade) · Bangkok, Thailand
  • Canned skipjack (light meat, oil) · EU import
  • Whole frozen skipjack (10-20 kg blocks) · Jakarta/Manila
Grading systems
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National and regional grading frameworks defining tradeable quality.
Producers
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Country-level production, share of global output, exporter/importer status.
Supply risks
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Active and seasonal supply-side risks — weather, disease, geopolitical, regulatory.
Documentation
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Required export and import documents per origin-destination corridor.