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Dab Prices, Demand and Supply Overview
In Germany, the highest-cost reporting region, Dab prices rose near 1.8% in Q3 2026, moving from just under USD 3,370/MT in Q2 to just above USD 3,430/MT in Q3, and it was tighter landings, higher trawler fuel costs, and steady orders from fishmongers and restaurants that most plausibly shaped the move. Across the tracked regions, the global average rose from roughly USD 2,963/MT in Q2 to close to USD 3,016/MT in Q3, a gain of about 1.8%. For Q4 2026, a global average of near USD 2,840 to 3,200/MT is expected, with landings, quota decisions, and fuel costs guiding the range.
Dab is a small, short lived flatfish of the North Sea and nearby waters, caught mainly as a mixed catch by bottom trawlers, and it is sold fresh on ice, frozen whole, and as fillets. It is eaten as a whole pan fried fish and as fillets in restaurants and retail, with some volume going to processing and fishmeal, and fresh and frozen food use takes the largest share of demand. Landings and quota decisions, marine fuel costs, retail and foodservice demand, and cold chain freight rates all feed into the price.
Dab Price Forecast for 2026
The balance of supply and demand for dab through the end of 2026 leans stable to firm. Landings have been limited by quota and weather, and fuel costs have stayed firm for trawler fleets. Retail and restaurant demand has held steady, which supports the current range.
The main upside risk is a cut in catch limits or a spell of poor weather that tightens landings and lifts prices above the forecast range. The main downside risk is a rise in landings together with weaker restaurant demand, which would pull prices below the forecast.
| Region | 2026 Price Range (USD/MT) | Outlook |
| Global Average | 2,840 - 3,200 | Tighter landings guide the range |
| United Kingdom | 2,640 - 2,980 | Quota limits hold a firm level |
| Netherlands | 2,940 - 3,310 | Auction demand holds a firm middle |
| Denmark | 2,540 - 2,860 | Large landings keep Denmark lowest |
| Germany | 3,220 - 3,640 | Import costs hold the top |
For the Quarter Ending September 2026
Dab Prices Q3 2026:
- United Kingdom: USD 2,810/MT
- Netherlands: USD 3,125/MT
- Denmark: USD 2,700/MT
- Germany: USD 3,430/MT
Dab Prices in United Kingdom
United Kingdom Dab prices averaged near USD 2,810/MT in Q3 2026, up just above 1.8% from just under USD 2,760/MT in Q2 2026. It was tighter landings under reduced quotas that did most of the lifting, with higher marine fuel costs for trawlers adding support.
Why did the price of Dab change in Q3 2026 in United Kingdom?
Higher cold chain freight costs lifted buying across the quarter, and what also helped was restocking by foodservice distributors. When the two forces came together, they pushed the United Kingdom price to near USD 2,810/MT.
Dab Prices in Netherlands
The Netherlands market for Dab closed Q3 2026 on an average of roughly USD 3,125/MT, a gain of about 1.8% on close to USD 3,070/MT in Q2 2026. What carried the move was higher marine fuel costs for trawlers, while steady orders from fishmongers kept buying interest alive.
Why did the price of Dab change in Q3 2026 in Netherlands?
The quarter turned on Restocking by foodservice distributors, with firm demand from restaurants arriving at almost the same moment. Dutch auctions and processors act as the main trading hub for North Sea flatfish. Together they carried the Netherlands average to roughly USD 3,125/MT.
Dab Prices in Denmark
Dab in Denmark averaged near USD 2,700/MT through Q3 2026, rising just above 1.9% from just under USD 2,650/MT the quarter before. It appears that steady orders from fishmongers set the tone, and higher cold chain freight costs helped the gains hold.
Why did the price of Dab change in Q3 2026 in Denmark?
Buyers in Denmark responded to Firm demand from restaurants, which might have been the reason that tighter landings under reduced quotas found a ready audience. The average for the quarter came to near USD 2,700/MT.
Dab Prices in Germany
In Germany, the Dab price moved to roughly USD 3,430/MT in Q3 2026, a rise of about 1.8% from close to USD 3,370/MT in Q2 2026. The quarter was shaped largely by higher cold chain freight costs, and restocking by foodservice distributors met little resistance.
Why did the price of Dab change in Q3 2026 in Germany?
Tighter landings under reduced quotas lifted buying across the quarter, and what also helped was higher marine fuel costs for trawlers. When the two forces came together, they pushed the Germany price to roughly USD 3,430/MT.
For the Quarter Ending June 2026
Dab Prices Q2 2026:
- United Kingdom: USD 2,760/MT
- Netherlands: USD 3,070/MT
- Denmark: USD 2,650/MT
- Germany: USD 3,370/MT
Dab Prices in United Kingdom
Dab in United Kingdom averaged near USD 2,760/MT through Q2 2026, rising just above 1.5% from just under USD 2,720/MT the quarter before. It appears that steady orders from fishmongers set the tone, and higher cold chain freight costs helped the gains hold.
Why did the price of Dab change in Q2 2026 in United Kingdom?
The quarter turned on Firm demand from restaurants, with tighter landings under reduced quotas arriving at almost the same moment. North Sea trawl landings supply a domestic market and exports, with prices following quota and fuel costs. Together they carried the United Kingdom average to near USD 2,760/MT.
Dab Prices in Netherlands
In the Netherlands, the Dab price moved to roughly USD 3,070/MT in Q2 2026, a rise of about 1.3% from close to USD 3,030/MT in Q1 2026. The quarter was shaped largely by higher cold chain freight costs, and restocking by foodservice distributors met little resistance.
Why did the price of Dab change in Q2 2026 in Netherlands?
Buyers in the Netherlands responded to Tighter landings under reduced quotas, which might have been the reason that higher marine fuel costs for trawlers found a ready audience. The average for the quarter came to roughly USD 3,070/MT.
Dab Prices in Denmark
Denmark Dab prices averaged near USD 2,650/MT in Q2 2026, up just above 1.5% from just under USD 2,610/MT in Q1 2026. It was restocking by foodservice distributors that did most of the lifting, with firm demand from restaurants adding support.
Why did the price of Dab change in Q2 2026 in Denmark?
Higher marine fuel costs for trawlers lifted buying across the quarter, and what also helped was steady orders from fishmongers. When the two forces came together, they pushed the Denmark price to near USD 2,650/MT.
Dab Prices in Germany
The Germany market for Dab closed Q2 2026 on an average of roughly USD 3,370/MT, a gain of about 1.2% on close to USD 3,330/MT in Q1 2026. What carried the move was firm demand from restaurants, while tighter landings under reduced quotas kept buying interest alive.
Why did the price of Dab change in Q2 2026 in Germany?
The quarter turned on Steady orders from fishmongers, with higher cold chain freight costs arriving at almost the same moment. Imports for retail and foodservice carry freight and handling costs, which keeps Germany the highest priced region. Together they carried the Germany average to roughly USD 3,370/MT.
Quarterly Dab Price Trends
Pulling the figures together, the global Dab average opened the window at just under USD 2,848/MT in Q2 2025, moved to just above USD 2,898/MT in Q3 and roughly USD 2,878/MT in Q4, then firmed to close to USD 2,923/MT in Q1 2026, firmed to about USD 2,963/MT in Q2 and firmed to near USD 3,016/MT in Q3 2026, a net gain of just under 5.9% over the window. Landings, trawler fuel costs, and retail and foodservice demand drove the overall price pattern.
| Quarter | Price (USD/MT) | QoQ Change | Direction |
| Q3 2026 | 3,016 | +1.8% | ↑ Rising |
| Q2 2026 | 2,963 | +1.4% | ↑ Rising |
| Q1 2026 | 2,923 | +1.6% | ↑ Rising |
| Q4 2025 | 2,878 | -0.7% | - Stable |
| Q3 2025 | 2,898 | +1.8% | ↑ Rising |
| Q4 2026 | In Progress | - | - In Progress |
What was Dab Price in 2025?
Dab prices rose gradually through 2025 as landings tightened and fuel costs for trawler fleets stayed firm. The global average rose from just above USD 2,800/MT in Q1 2025 to roughly USD 2,878/MT by Q4, a full-year gain of close to 2.8%.
Dab Prices in United Kingdom in 2025
United Kingdom prices rose from about USD 2,600/MT in Q1 2025 to near USD 2,680/MT by Q4, a gain of just under 3.1%. It was tighter landings and firm demand from fishmongers and restaurants that shaped the year.
Dab Prices in Netherlands in 2025
Through 2025 the Netherlands average climbed from just above USD 2,900/MT in Q1 to roughly USD 2,980/MT in Q4, a rise of close to 2.8%. What shaped the year was steady auction demand and firm fuel costs for trawlers.
Dab Prices in Denmark in 2025
Through 2025 the Denmark average climbed from just above USD 2,500/MT in Q1 to roughly USD 2,570/MT in Q4, a rise of close to 2.8%. What shaped the year was steady landings and firm demand from processors.
Dab Prices in Germany in 2025
Through 2025 the Germany average climbed from just above USD 3,200/MT in Q1 to roughly USD 3,280/MT in Q4, a rise of close to 2.5%. What shaped the year was steady demand from retail and foodservice buyers and higher import costs.
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Fresh and frozen food use takes the largest share. Dab is sold whole and as fillets through fishmongers, supermarkets, and restaurants, with a small share going to processing.
The Q3 2026 average was about USD 2,810/MT in United Kingdom, near USD 3,125/MT in the Netherlands, just under USD 2,700/MT in Denmark, and just above USD 3,430/MT in Germany. Germany carried the highest cost, on import and handling costs.
The global average rose from roughly USD 2,963/MT in Q2 to close to USD 3,016/MT in Q3 2026, a gain of about 1.8%. Tighter landings, firmer fuel costs, and steady demand from fishmongers and restaurants drove the quarterly gain.
Landings stayed limited by quota and weather, trawler fuel costs held firm, and restaurants kept ordering. Auctions and wholesalers raised prices in small steps.
The global average is expected between near USD 2,840 and USD 3,200/MT for Q4 2026. Landings, quota decisions, and fuel costs are expected to guide the range, with a stable to firm bias.
Germany holds the premium on import and handling costs, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom hold a middle level, and Denmark prices lowest on large landings.
This report is updated monthly. For real-time pricing intelligence, contact the Expert Market Research team directly.
Prices respond mainly to landings and quota decisions, marine fuel costs, retail and foodservice demand, and cold chain freight rates.
The United Kingdom, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Germany lead catches in the North Sea, mostly as part of mixed flatfish fisheries.
Buyers can use quarterly trends to time seasonal programmes, watch quota announcements and fuel costs as the lead signals, and spread orders across more than one landing port.
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