Tuna (Yellowfin)

Yellowfin tuna is a high-value pelagic fish traded globally, with ~1.4 million MT annual production concentrated in the Indo-Pacific region. Primary uses are sashimi-grade fresh/frozen exports and canned tuna; markets are driven by sushi demand and sustainability regulations. Supply is constrained by fishing quotas, El Niño variability, and rising fuel costs; prices remain volatile amid competing demand from Japan, EU, and North America.

Structured Atlas recordRelease 2026-09-19-batch-230
Global production
1.4M MT
2023
Market value
$5.6B
Producing countries tracked
4
Grading systems
1
Active supply risks
3
Trade corridors
3

Structured market record

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Leading origins
  • Indonesia · rank 1
  • Philippines · rank 2
  • Japan · rank 3
  • Mexico · rank 4
Grading frameworks
  • Japan Sashimi Grade Classification
Supply risks
  • El Niño-driven catch variability · high
  • Overfishing and quota restrictions · high
  • Fuel cost volatility and logistics disruption · medium
Trade documents
  • Certificate of Origin
  • Catch Documentation Scheme (CDS) Certificate
  • Health Certificate (FSQS)
  • EU Catch Certificate (IUU regulation)
Reference markets
  • Sashimi-grade frozen loins (Japan origin) · Tokyo/Tsukiji
  • Canned yellowfin (Thailand production) · Bangkok
  • Fresh whole fish (Indonesia export) · Jakarta
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.