Pollock prices today
Pollock is one of the world’s highest-volume whitefish species, and Expana follows it from Norwegian and Alaskan catch prices through to US, European and Asian processed grades. Independent assessments and forecasting give buyers a clearer read on a market shaped by quota decisions and a short, intense fishing season.
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Pollock price chart
| Date | Price (USD/lb) | MoM % | QoQ % | YoY |
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| 2.7 | → 0.0% | ↑ 3.8% | — | |
| 2.7 | → 0.0% | ↑ 3.8% | — | |
| 2.7 | → 0.0% | ↑ 3.8% | — | |
| 2.7 | → 0.0% | ↑ 3.8% | — | |
| 2.7 | → 0.0% | ↑ 8.0% | — | |
| 2.7 | → 0.0% | ↑ 8.0% | — | |
| 2.7 | ↑ 3.8% | ↑ 8.0% | — | |
| 2.7 | ↑ 3.8% | ↑ 8.0% | — | |
| 2.7 | ↑ 3.8% | ↑ 8.0% | — | |
| 2.7 | ↑ 3.8% | ↑ 8.0% | — | |
| 2.7 | ↑ 3.8% | ↑ 8.0% | — | |
| 2.7 | ↑ 3.8% | ↑ 8.0% | — | |
| 2.7 | ↑ 3.8% | ↑ 8.0% | — | |
| 2.7 | ↑ 3.8% | ↑ 10.2% | — | |
| 2.7 | ↑ 3.8% | ↑ 10.2% | — | |
| 2.6 | → 0.0% | ↑ 6.1% | — | |
| 2.6 | → 0.0% | ↑ 6.1% | — | |
| 2.6 | → 0.0% | ↑ 6.1% | — | |
| 2.6 | → 0.0% | ↑ 6.1% | — | |
| 2.6 | → 0.0% | ↑ 10.6% | — | |
| 2.6 | → 0.0% | ↑ 10.6% | — | |
| 2.6 | ↑ 4.0% | ↑ 10.6% | — | |
| 2.6 | ↑ 4.0% | ↑ 10.6% | — | |
| 2.6 | ↑ 4.0% | ↑ 10.6% | — | |
| 2.6 | ↑ 4.0% | ↑ 10.6% | — | |
| 2.6 | ↑ 4.0% | ↑ 10.6% | — | |
| 2.6 | ↑ 4.0% | ↑ 10.6% | — | |
| 2.6 | ↑ 4.0% | ↑ 10.6% | — | |
| 2.6 | ↑ 4.0% | ↑ 10.6% | — | |
| 2.6 | ↑ 4.0% | ↑ 10.6% | — | |
| 2.5 | → 0.0% | ↑ 6.4% | — | |
| 2.5 | ↑ 2.0% | ↑ 6.4% | — | |
| 2.5 | ↑ 2.0% | ↑ 6.4% | — | |
| 2.5 | ↑ 2.0% | ↑ 6.4% | — | |
| 2.5 | ↑ 2.0% | ↑ 6.4% | — | |
| 2.5 | ↑ 2.0% | ↑ 6.4% | — | |
| 2.5 | ↑ 2.0% | ↑ 6.4% | — | |
| 2.5 | ↑ 6.4% | ↑ 6.4% | — | |
| 2.5 | ↑ 6.4% | ↑ 6.4% | — | |
| 2.5 | ↑ 6.4% | ↑ 6.4% | — | |
| 2.45 | ↑ 4.3% | ↑ 4.3% | — | |
| 2.45 | ↑ 4.3% | ↑ 4.3% | — | |
| 2.45 | ↑ 4.3% | ↑ 4.3% | — | |
| 2.45 | ↑ 4.3% | ↑ 4.3% | — | |
| 2.45 | ↑ 4.3% | ↑ 4.3% | — | |
| 2.35 | → 0.0% | → 0.0% | — | |
| 2.35 | → 0.0% | → 0.0% | — | |
| 2.35 | → 0.0% | → 0.0% | — | |
| 2.35 | → 0.0% | → 0.0% | — | |
| 2.35 | → 0.0% | → 0.0% | — | |
| 2.35 | → 0.0% | — | — | |
| 2.35 | → 0.0% | — | — | |
| 2.35 | → 0.0% | — | — | |
| 2.35 | → 0.0% | — | — | |
| 2.35 | → 0.0% | — | — | |
| 2.35 | → 0.0% | — | — | |
| 2.35 | → 0.0% | — | — | |
| 2.35 | → 0.0% | — | — | |
| 2.35 | → 0.0% | — | — | |
| 2.35 | → 0.0% | — | — | |
| 2.35 | → 0.0% | — | — | |
| 2.35 | → 0.0% | — | — | |
| 2.35 | → 0.0% | — | — | |
| 2.35 | → 0.0% | — | — | |
| 2.35 | → 0.0% | — | — | |
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| 2.35 | → 0.0% | — | — | |
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Expana: the independent source for pollock pricing and forecasting
Pollock coverage at Expana runs from catch prices in Norway and the US through to processed fillet and block benchmarks across Europe and China. Each series is grounded in market indications rather than modelled from second-hand data, giving buyers a wide net of reference points.
Pollock coverage is led by Janice Schreiber, Managing Editor, Seafood. Explore related coverage on our seafood, cod prices and haddock prices pages.
Global pollock coverage
Catch and wholesale benchmarks across Norway, the US, Russia, Iceland, Denmark, France, Japan and China.
Forward price forecasting
An Expana IQ Forecast, grounded in the Norwegian catch price, projecting pollock prices out to 18 months.
Fillet and block grades
US Pacific fillet cuts and European frozen block benchmarks across multiple sizes.
Quota and season tracking
Following the Alaskan and Russian fishing seasons that set annual supply.
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 pollock prices.
Our pollock intelligence includes:
Pollock price forecast
Pollock prices are set by the size and timing of a short annual fishing season, quota decisions and demand from processors. Expana’s pollock forecast, grounded in the Norwegian catch price, shows where prices may move next.
- A forward price projection for pollock, out to 18 months, grounded in the Norwegian catch price.
- Model-based forecasting capturing short-term momentum and the longer-term trend.
- Historical benchmarks across the US, Russia, Iceland, Denmark, France, Japan and China for wider context.
- Coverage of US Pacific fillet cuts and European processed block grades.
- Signals tied to quota decisions and the pace of the fishing season.
- AI-generated commentary explaining the drivers behind the forecast.
Forecast methodology last reviewed: October 2026.
Our pollock forecasting methodology
Expana IQ Forecasts for pollock 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 pollock prices over time, beyond day-to-day noise. - Seasonality
We capture recurring calendar-driven patterns, such as the short, intense annual fishing season.
Where relevant, additional external drivers with a demonstrated relationship to price behaviour are also incorporated, including quota announcements. Each forecast carries written commentary explaining the outlook in plain language.
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Latest pollock news and insights
Analysis created and curated by our seafood experts.
Pollock Market FAQs
What drives pollock prices?
Pollock prices are set by the size and timing of a short annual fishing season, quota decisions in Alaska and Russia, and demand from processors making fillets, blocks and surimi. A delayed or reduced season can tighten supply quickly.
Why does Norway anchor Expana’s pollock forecast?
Norway’s pollock catch price carries a consistent, well-established data history that supports reliable modelling, which is why it grounds Expana’s forecast even though the US and Russia are larger producers.
What pollock products does Expana cover?
Expana covers catch prices in Norway and the US, alongside processed fillet and block benchmarks across Europe, Japan and China, spanning fresh, frozen and double-frozen grades.
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 pollock price forecast?
A pollock price forecast is a forward-looking view of how prices may develop over a set period, weighing quota, season timing and demand. Expana’s IQ forecast projects pollock prices out to 18 months with high and low target bands.
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