Frozen fish importers in Mexico, the Dominican Republic and Colombia: who buys, from whom and how much
US$ 202.1 M of frozen fish entered Mexico, the Dominican Republic and Colombia in 2025, through 221 importers. 60 of them buy from three or more suppliers with none above 60%: they already work with several suppliers at once.
By VS-Trade Research · Market analysis
Frozen fish importers: the 3 markets in figures
According to our analysis, which cross-checks several foreign-trade sources in each country:
| Country | 2025 value | Importers | Named suppliers | Multi-brand importers | Top-10 share | 2026 vs. same months of 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | US$ 61.7 M | 71 | 105 | 14 | 67.0% | +89.8% (January–September) |
| Dominican Republic | US$ 27.5 M | 76 | 181 | 25 | 53.8% | −6.0% (January–June) |
| Colombia | US$ 112.9 M | 74 | 127 | 21 | 80.5% | +5.9% (January–June) |
Colombia is both the largest market and the most concentrated: there the ten largest importers account for 80.5% of the value.
Frozen fish importers in Mexico
US$ 61.7 M of frozen fish entered Mexico in 2025. It was bought by 71 incorporated importers from 105 suppliers named on the invoice. 14 of those importers are multi-brand: three or more suppliers, none above 60%. The ten largest account for 67.0% of the value and the largest for 12.6%.
Main origins: China (50.8%), United States (16.3%), Vietnam (8.9%), Chile (6.7%). In January–September 2026 the value is up 89.8% on the same months of 2025, and 8 new importers appear (US$ 50,000 or more in 2026 and nothing in 2025).
Frozen fish importers in the Dominican Republic
US$ 27.5 M of frozen fish entered the Dominican Republic in 2025. It was bought by 76 incorporated importers from 181 suppliers named on the invoice. 25 of those importers are multi-brand: three or more suppliers, none above 60%. The ten largest account for 53.8% of the value and the largest for 10.2%.
Main origins: China (29.1%), Mexico (13.3%), Vietnam (10.4%), Chile (10.1%). In January–June 2026 the value is down 6.0% on the same months of 2025, and 3 new importers appear (US$ 50,000 or more in 2026 and nothing in 2025).
Frozen fish importers in Colombia
US$ 112.9 M of frozen fish entered Colombia in 2025. It was bought by 74 incorporated importers from 127 suppliers named on the invoice. 21 of those importers are multi-brand: three or more suppliers, none above 60%. The ten largest account for 80.5% of the value and the largest for 24.8%.
Main origins: Vietnam (26.7%), Chile (24.6%), Uruguay (6.0%), Ecuador (6.0%). In January–June 2026 the value is up 5.9% on the same months of 2025, and 7 new importers appear (US$ 50,000 or more in 2026 and nothing in 2025).
What a supplier should look at
- Which multi-brand importers buy my product, at a price close to mine, and don't buy from me? That is the list of possible channels in each country.
- Which other suppliers does my importer buy from, and at what price? That tells you how much of its portfolio is yours.
- Who bought in 2025 and has not bought again in 2026?
What the frozen fish report includes
From this data we build a report per sector: the importers of your product with name and volume, which suppliers they buy from and at what price, who started buying in 2026 and who has not bought again, and where we already know who makes the buying decision. It costs US$ 1,490, one-off, delivered within 5 business days in PDF and Excel. You can order it online; first, see a sample frozen fish report (PDF).
Frequently asked questions
How many frozen fish importers are there in Colombia?
In 2025 we identified 74 incorporated importers of frozen fish in Colombia, buying US$ 112.9 M. In Mexico, 71. In the Dominican Republic, 76.
Where does Colombia import frozen fish from?
By 2025 value, the top origins were Vietnam (26.7%), Chile (24.6%), Uruguay (6.0%).
How are frozen fish imports doing in 2026?
Mexico: +89.8% (January–September). Dominican Republic: −6.0% (January–June). Colombia: +5.9% (January–June). Compared with the same months of 2025.
What does the frozen fish report include and how much does it cost?
The importers with name and volume, their suppliers and prices, who started and stopped buying in 2026, and the buying contacts we have identified. US$ 1,490, one-off, delivered within 5 business days in PDF and Excel.
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How we measure it
Harmonized System heading 0303. Values are declared invoice values at import, at each shipment's incoterm. In Mexico only definitive imports count. Importers are companies: individuals are neither counted nor published. Multi-brand: three or more suppliers in 2025, the largest at 60% or less, with no declared link to the importer. Changes compare the same months of 2025 and 2026, up to the latest month available in each country. Details in our methodology.
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