Atlantic horse mackerel
Whole round, 16+, 18+, 20+, 23+ and 25+ cm, packed in 20 kg cartons (1 × 20 kg or 2 × 10 kg) or 30 kg carton (3 × 10 kg).
Products in highest demand
mackerel
Block frozen or IQF, 200/400, 300/500, 400/600 g and 600 g+; or 16+, 20+, 23+, 25+ cm depending on origin, packed in 20 kg net cartons (one 20 kg block or two 10 kg blocks); 30 kg (three 10 kg blocks) for colias.
sardinella
Whole round, 16+, 20+ and 25+ cm, packed in 20 kg cartons (one 20 kg block or two 10 kg blocks) or 30 kg carton (three 10 kg blocks).
herring
Whole round, 150–200 g, 200–300 g, 300 g and above, packed in 20 kg cartons (one 20 kg block or two 10 kg blocks) or 30 kg carton (three 10 kg blocks).
hake
Whole round, up to 1 kg; 1 kg and above, packed in 10 kg cartons.
tilapia
Whole round, ungutted, 300–500 g, 500–800 g, 800 g and above, packed in 10 kg cartons, usually two 5 kg blocks.
Also supplied on this corridor
- Jack Mackerel
Shipping and trade terms
- Incoterms
- CIF Pointe-Noire (default), CFR and FOB on request
- Equipment
- 40ft Reefer, High Cube, set at -18 °C
- Load per container
- about 26 t net (25–27 t depending on product and packing), FCL only
- Packing
- Bulk cartons 10 / 20 kg, whole round, IQF on request
- Transit time
- about 21–23 days from Antwerp or Rotterdam on a direct service, depending on the carrier
- Origins
- North-East and Central-East Atlantic; South-East Pacific (Chile and Peru); Asian aquaculture for tilapia, on buyer approval
Documents and compliance
- Veterinary health certificate issued by the competent authority of the country of origin
- Certificate of origin and full commercial set (invoice, packing list, bill of lading)
- Certificate of conformity (PCEC) before shipment and ECTN (BESC) for each bill of lading
- Container temperature recorder on request
- Current requirements are confirmed by the importer and its clearing agent.
Buyer questions
Which frozen fish sell best in Republic of the Congo?
Market demand in Republic of the Congo commonly includes Horse Mackerel (chinchard), Mackerel and Sardinella; the exact mix is agreed with each buyer.
Do you sell less than a full container?
No. This corridor is quoted in full container loads (FCL) of about 26 t net (25–27 t depending on product and packing), which keeps the landed cost per kilo competitive. Mixed loads combining several items in one container are possible.
Which Incoterm applies?
Quotes default to CIF Pointe-Noire: the seller pays freight and insurance. Under CFR, the seller pays freight and the buyer insures the goods. Under FOB, the buyer books and pays the freight. CPT is also available on request.
Which documents are needed for frozen fish at Pointe-Noire?
The origin health certificate, the PCEC certificate of conformity, the ECTN (BESC) for each bill of lading and the commercial documents. The importer holds the import permit. Current requirements are confirmed by the importer and its clearing agent.
Is old frozen fish allowed into the Congo?
No. Decree 2001-524 bans meat or fish from old freezing stock. Each offer states the production date and the remaining shelf life.
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