Frozen Atlantic Horse Mackerel – Wholesale Supplier & Exporter
ATC Group supplies frozen Atlantic horse mackerel (Trachurus trachurus) in full reefer containers to importers, wholesalers and cold stores in West and Central Africa. The fish is caught in the North-East and Central-East Atlantic, frozen whole in blocks, and offered in five sizes from 16+ to 25+ cm. Together with mackerel, it is the most requested frozen fish in Abidjan, Tema and Douala. Every offer states the fishing area, size, packing and container tonnage.
Key facts
| Species or cut | Atlantic horse mackerel, Trachurus trachurus |
|---|---|
| Size or weight per piece | 16+, 18+, 20+, 23+ and 25+ cm |
| Packing and carton weight | 20 kg carton (1 × 20 kg or 2 × 10 kg) or 30 kg carton (3 × 10 kg) |
| Cartons and tonnes per 40ft | Full 40ft reefer, about 26 t net (25–27.5 t depending on packing) |
| Approval | Plant approval number indicated on the health certificate |
| Shelf life | 24 months |
| Temperature | -18 °C or below |
| Lead time | 10–21 days after receipt of the bank transfer |
| Incoterms | CIF, CFR, FOB |
| Documents | Health certificate from the competent authority of the origin country ; Catch certificate (IUU) where the destination requires it ; Certificate of origin, commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading ; SGS or Bureau Veritas pre-shipment inspection on request, with temperature record |
| Inspection | SGS or Bureau Veritas on request |
| Minimum order | One full container |
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What you are buying
- The fish: whole round Atlantic horse mackerel (not gutted, head-on), Trachurus trachurus.
- Trade name: in Nigeria, Atlantic horse mackerel is called "kote".
- Sizes: 16+, 18+, 20+, 23+ and 25+ cm. Larger sizes sell best at retail; smaller sizes go mainly to smoking and frying.
- Freezing: block frozen at sea or ashore, then stored at -18 °C or below.
- Packing: 20 kg carton (one 20 kg block or two 10 kg blocks) or 30 kg carton (three 10 kg blocks).
Specifications
| Species | Atlantic horse mackerel, Trachurus trachurus |
|---|---|
| Presentation | Whole round |
| Fishing area | North-East Atlantic (FAO 27) and Central-East Atlantic (FAO 34) |
| Sizes | 16+, 18+, 20+, 23+ and 25+ cm |
| Freezing | Block frozen |
| Packing | 20 kg carton (1 × 20 kg or 2 × 10 kg) or 30 kg carton (3 × 10 kg) |
| Container | Full 40ft reefer, about 26 t net (25–27.5 t depending on packing) |
| Temperature | -18 °C or below |
| Shelf life | 24 months |
| HS code | 0303 55 10 |
| Lead time | 10–21 days after receipt of the bank transfer |
| Incoterms | CIF, CFR, FOB |
Documents supplied
- Health certificate from the competent authority of the origin country
- Catch certificate (IUU) where the destination requires it
- Certificate of origin, commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading
- SGS or Bureau Veritas pre-shipment inspection on request, with temperature record
Ordering
The minimum order is one full 40ft reefer. One container can combine several sizes, or horse mackerel and mackerel. Payment is agreed for each contract and stated in the proforma invoice.
Trade terms
Incoterms
CIF / CFR / FOB
Minimum order
One full container load (FCL)
Inspection
Pre-shipment inspection by SGS available at the buyer's request (quality, quantity, temperature).
Markets served
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Atlantic horse mackerel and jack mackerel?
Atlantic horse mackerel (Trachurus trachurus) is caught in the North-East and Central-East Atlantic. Jack mackerel (Trachurus murphyi) comes from the South-East Pacific. They are two species with two separate sheets.
Which sizes do you offer?
16+, 18+, 20+, 23+ and 25+ cm.
How is the fish packed?
In 20 kg cartons (one 20 kg block or two 10 kg blocks) or 30 kg cartons (three 10 kg blocks).
How many tonnes fit in one container?
About 26 t net per 40ft reefer (25–27.5 t depending on packing).
What is the shelf life?
24 months at -18 °C or below.
Can I mix sizes?
Yes, several sizes, or horse mackerel and mackerel, can be loaded in the same container.
How is payment set?
They are agreed for each contract and stated in the proforma invoice.
What is kote?
It is the Nigerian market name for Atlantic horse mackerel. Our offers always give the species and its Latin name.