mackerel
Wild-caught only; specifications stated in each offer.
Products in highest demand
Atlantic horse mackerel
Wild-caught only; specifications stated in each offer.
herring
Wild-caught only; specifications stated in each offer.
hake
Wild-caught only; specifications stated in each offer.
jack mackerel
Wild-caught only; specifications stated in each offer.
sardinella
On request; wild-caught only.
bullet tuna
On request; wild-caught only.
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Shipping and trade terms
- Incoterms
- CFR Lagos or Onne (default), CIF on request
- 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 20–28 days from Northern European ports, depending on the carrier, routing and berth waiting time
- Origins
- North-East and Central-East Atlantic; South-East Pacific (Chile, Peru, Ecuador landings); wild-caught only
Documents and compliance
- Origin health certificate, certificate of origin, invoice, packing list and bill of lading
- Fish import licence and allocation; NAFDAC authorisation to open Form M; Form M opened through the importer's bank
- Current requirements are confirmed by the importer and its clearing agent.
- Pre-shipment inspection and container temperature recorder on request
Buyer questions
Which frozen fish do you supply for Nigeria?
Mackerel (titus), horse mackerel (kote), herring (shawa) and hake (panla), plus jack mackerel; sardinella and bullet tuna on request. Wild-caught only.
What is the minimum order?
One full 40ft Reefer container. Mixed fish loads are possible within the importer's allocation and NAFDAC authorisation.
Which Incoterm applies?
Quotes default to CFR Lagos or Onne: the seller pays the freight and the importer insures the cargo in Nigeria, as Form M requires a Nigerian marine insurance certificate. CIF on request.
Which authorities are involved in frozen fish imports into Nigeria?
The Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture issues fish import licences and allocations, NAFDAC issues the authorisation to open Form M for frozen fish, and the Nigeria Customs Service clears and inspects the goods. Current requirements are confirmed by the importer and its clearing agent.
Can frozen fish enter Nigeria by road from Benin?
No. Frozen fish may not enter Nigeria through land borders. We ship by sea to Lagos or Onne only.
Do you offer farmed fish for Nigeria?
No. For Nigeria we offer wild-caught fish only: Nigerian policy does not allow imports of frozen farmed fish (tilapia, pangasius, red pacu, catfish).
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