Frozen Fish Supplier, Côte d'Ivoire: CIF Abidjan

Products in highest demand

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).

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.

tilapia

Whole round, ungutted, 300–500 g, 500–800 g, 800 g and above, packed in 10 kg cartons, usually two 5 kg blocks.

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).

hake

Whole round, up to 1 kg; 1 kg and above, packed in 10 kg cartons.

Also supplied on this corridor

Sardine
Ribbonfish

Shipping and trade terms

Incoterms: CIF Abidjan (default), CFR, FOB, CPT
Equipment: 40ft Reefer, High Cube, set at -18 °C
Load per container: about 26 t net (25–27.5 t depending on product and packing), FCL only
Packing: Bulk cartons 10 / 20 kg, whole round, IQF on request
Transit time: 23–26 days with the fastest direct service; longer with transhipment, 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)
Pre-shipment inspection and container temperature recorder on request
Cold-chain traceability from plant approval number to container seal

Buyer questions

Which frozen pelagic fish sell best in Côte d'Ivoire?

Market demand in Côte d'Ivoire commonly includes Horse Mackerel (chinchard), Mackerel and Tilapia; 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 (25–27.5 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 Abidjan: 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 authority oversees sanitary clearance in Côte d'Ivoire?

MIRAH, through its veterinary services, handles sanitary authorization and border inspection for animal-origin imports. Current requirements should be confirmed before shipment.

Which documents are generally required at Abidjan?

Importers generally arrange a MIRAH import authorization and the relevant health certificate, alongside the commercial customs documents. The exact file depends on the product.