Tuna prices today
Tuna prices respond to catch quotas, trade policy and import demand in the US and Asia. Expana assesses US yellowfin steaks and frozen skipjack landed in Thailand, together with tuna market forecasts and intelligence.
Canners, importers and foodservice buyers use our tuna data to track tariffs, quota decisions and price movements by species.
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Expana: IOSCO-assured tuna prices by species and origin
With more than 100 tuna series covering skipjack, yellowfin and albacore, our assessments are built by specialist reporters from market indications. Commentary follows frozen and fresh imports and trade policy. Our yellowfin steak and Western Pacific skipjack benchmarks are IOSCO assured, giving the market independently reviewed reference prices.
Tuna coverage is led by Janice Schreiber, Managing Editor, Seafood. Explore related coverage on our seafood, salmon prices and shrimp prices pages.
Tuna benchmarks by species and origin
Over 100 tuna series, with Expana Benchmark Prices for frozen skipjack from the Western Pacific, Indian Ocean, Atlantic and Eastern Pacific, and yellowfin in Spain and the US.
Skipjack price forecast
A Core forecast on frozen skipjack cif Thailand, with price targets, bands and a buyer hedging indicator.
Species, cut and origin coverage
Skipjack, yellowfin and albacore, from frozen whole fish and fresh whole yellowfin to steaks and loins, priced in the US, Spain, Thailand, Ecuador, Seychelles and Ivory Coast.
Imports, quotas and trade
US frozen fillet and fresh yellowfin imports, tariff and trade-policy developments, and regional fishing quota decisions.
Historical data
Tuna price history with monthly, quarterly and annual change.
Market commentary
US Monthly Tuna Market Insight and Global Quarterly Tuna Market Insight, plus news on quotas and trade policy.
What our tuna data covers:
Tuna price forecast
Tuna prices respond to import volumes, tariffs, fishing quotas and demand in the US and Asia. Expana’s tuna forecast covers frozen skipjack cif Thailand, priced in USD per tonne. It gives you a forward view to plan purchases and contracts against.
- Price targets and bands, plus a buyer hedging indicator.
- Near-term signals from US imports of frozen fillets and fresh yellowfin.
- Trade policy, including tariff updates and rules of origin.
- Cost context from diesel and refrigerated trucking.
- Analysis of the drivers behind each move in the tuna outlook.
Forecasts are forward-looking and are not a guarantee of future prices. See the forecast disclaimer.
Our tuna forecasting methodology
Our tuna market forecasts combine trade and currency signals, quota and supply data, and technical analysis.
- Macroeconomic signals
We track trade policy, currency moves and consumer demand across the US, Europe and Asia. - Technical indicators
Moving averages, MACD and RSI help us judge the strength of each price move. - Fundamental analysis
We weigh imports, quota decisions and regional supply against a fair value band.
Our yellowfin steak and Western Pacific skipjack benchmarks are IOSCO assured. Read more about our price assessment methodology. Canners and importers can use it to plan budgets and time their purchases.
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Latest tuna and seafood news and insights
The latest tuna news from our seafood reporters.
Tuna Market FAQs
What drives tuna prices?
Tuna prices respond to import volumes, tariffs, fishing quotas and demand in the US and Asia.
How do tariffs and trade rules affect tuna prices?
Tariff changes and origin rules alter the cost and availability of imported tuna, which can firm or soften US prices.
What tuna benchmarks does Expana cover?
Expana covers treated yellowfin steaks at 6 oz in the US and frozen whole round skipjack cif Thailand.
What factors influence tuna price forecasts?
Key factors include imports, quotas, trade policy, diesel and trucking costs, and technical signals such as moving averages and RSI.
What is the tuna price forecast?
A tuna price forecast is a forward-looking view of how prices may develop over a set period. Expana’s Core forecast for frozen skipjack cif Thailand provides price targets, bands and commentary. Forecasts are not a guarantee of future prices; see the forecast disclaimer.
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