Mahi prices today
Mahi-mahi reaches US buyers almost entirely through Central and South American imports, and Expana’s coverage reflects that supply chain: fresh and frozen benchmarks by size and cut, alongside import data from Vietnam, Taiwan, India, Indonesia and more. The result is an independent read on a fast-growing, import-led category.
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Mahi price chart
| Date | Price (USD/lb) | MoM % | QoQ % | YoY |
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| 11.75 | ↑ 4.4% | ↑ 7.3% | — | |
| 11.75 | ↑ 4.4% | ↑ 7.3% | — | |
| 11.75 | ↑ 4.4% | ↑ 7.3% | — | |
| 11.75 | ↑ 7.3% | ↑ 7.3% | — | |
| 11.75 | ↑ 7.3% | ↑ 7.3% | — | |
| 11.75 | ↑ 7.3% | ↑ 9.3% | — | |
| 11.45 | ↑ 4.6% | ↑ 6.5% | — | |
| 11.45 | ↑ 4.6% | ↑ 6.5% | — | |
| 11.25 | ↑ 2.7% | ↑ 4.7% | — | |
| 11.25 | ↑ 2.7% | ↑ 4.7% | — | |
| 11.25 | ↑ 2.7% | ↑ 4.7% | — | |
| 11.25 | ↑ 2.7% | ↑ 4.7% | — | |
| 10.95 | → 0.0% | ↑ 1.9% | — | |
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| 10.95 | ↑ 1.9% | ↑ 4.3% | — | |
| 10.95 | ↑ 1.9% | ↑ 6.8% | — | |
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| 10.95 | ↑ 1.9% | ↑ 6.8% | — | |
| 10.95 | ↑ 1.9% | ↑ 6.8% | — | |
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Expana: the independent source for mahi pricing and forecasting
Expana’s mahi-mahi assessments cover fresh and frozen product by size, origin and cut, grounded in market indications rather than modelled from second-hand data, so buyers can benchmark across the full range of import grades.
Mahi coverage is led by Janice Schreiber, Managing Editor, Seafood. Explore related coverage on our seafood, tuna prices and swordfish prices pages.
Independent mahi benchmarks
Fresh and frozen pricing across the US, Central & South America, Asia, Vietnam, Taiwan and India.
Forward price forecasting
Expana IQ Forecasts, grounded in the US import market, projecting mahi prices out to 18 months across multiple size grades.
Size and cut variety
Fresh whole fish by weight band, and frozen natural portions in multiple ounce sizes.
Import flow tracking
Following Central & South American, Vietnamese and Indonesian import volumes into the US.
Price history and trend data
Price history with month-on-month, quarter-on-quarter and year-on-year change.
Market commentary
AI-generated commentary explaining what is moving mahi prices.
Our mahi intelligence includes:
Mahi price forecast
Mahi-mahi prices are shaped by seasonal catch patterns in Central and South America and the pace of US import demand. Expana’s mahi forecasts, grounded in the US import market, show where prices may move next.
- Forward price projections for mahi-mahi across multiple size grades, out to 18 months, grounded in the US import market.
- Model-based forecasting capturing short-term momentum and the longer-term trend.
- Historical benchmarks across Asia, Vietnam, Taiwan, India, Indonesia and Costa Rica for wider context.
- Coverage of both fresh whole fish and frozen natural portions.
- Signals tied to Central & South American catch seasonality and import flows.
- AI-generated commentary explaining the drivers behind each forecast.
Forecast methodology last reviewed: October 2026.
Our mahi forecasting methodology
Expana IQ Forecasts for mahi are automated, model-generated price projections built entirely through quantitative methods. We maintain a suite of statistical and machine-learning models and select, for each market, the approach that best fits its own behaviour.
- Short-term price movements
We track recent price action to capture momentum and near-term direction. - Longer-term directional trend
We identify structural shifts in mahi prices over time, beyond day-to-day noise. - Seasonality
We capture recurring calendar-driven patterns, such as the Central & South American catch season.
Where relevant, additional external drivers with a demonstrated relationship to price behaviour are also incorporated, including import volume shifts. Each forecast carries written commentary explaining the outlook in plain language.
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Mahi Market FAQs
What drives mahi-mahi prices?
Mahi-mahi prices move with seasonal catch patterns in Central and South America and the pace of US import demand. Because the US relies heavily on imports, freight and trade flow also play a bigger role than for domestically landed species.
Why does Expana ground its mahi forecast in the US import market?
The vast majority of US mahi-mahi supply arrives from Central and South America, so import pricing by size grade carries the deepest, most consistent history for reliable forecasting.
What mahi-mahi grades does Expana cover?
Expana covers fresh whole mahi-mahi by weight band and frozen natural portions in multiple ounce sizes, sourced from Central & South America and Asia, including Vietnam, Taiwan and Indonesia.
What is an Expana IQ Forecast?
An Expana IQ Forecast is an automated, model-generated price projection built from historical price patterns, including short-term movements, longer-term trend and seasonality, with commentary explaining the outlook.
What is the mahi price forecast?
A mahi price forecast is a forward-looking view of how prices may develop over a set period, weighing catch seasonality, import flows and demand. Expana’s IQ forecast projects mahi prices out to 18 months with high and low target bands.
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