Frozen Fish Supplier, Ghana: CIF Tema

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.

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).

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).

tilapia

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

hake

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

Sardine

Whole-round frozen fish is agreed by species, size grade, glazing and carton format before loading.

Also supplied on this corridor

Ribbonfish

Shipping and trade terms

Incoterms: CIF Tema (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: about 20–23 days with the fastest 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)
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 Ghana?

Market demand in Ghana commonly includes Mackerel, Horse Mackerel (chinchard) and Sardine; 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 Tema: 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.

Who handles frozen-food import clearance in Ghana?

Ghana's Veterinary Services Directorate and Food and Drugs Authority are involved in permits and clearance. Importers should confirm the current procedure with both authorities.

What is generally required for clearance at Tema?

An import permit and a health certificate from the competent authority at origin are generally required, alongside the standard commercial and customs documents.