Frozen Hake (Panla) – Wholesale Supplier & Exporter
ATC Group supplies whole frozen hake, known as "panla" in Nigeria, to importers, wholesalers and distributors in West and Central Africa. We are a trading company: we buy from selected fisheries and plants and deliver in full 40ft reefer containers. Our hake is Pacific hake (Merluccius gayi), caught in the South-East Pacific and landed in Ecuador. It is semi-IQF frozen, in two size grades, and packed in 10 kg cartons. Every offer states the size, the glazing, the net weight and the container tonnage. The approval number is indicated on the health certificate.
Key facts
| Species or cut | Pacific hake (Merluccius gayi) |
|---|---|
| Trade names | Panla (Nigeria) |
| Size or weight per piece | Up to 1 kg; 1 kg and above |
| Packing and carton weight | 10 kg carton |
| Cartons and tonnes per 40ft | Full 40ft reefer at -18 °C · About 25–27 t net per 40ft reefer, confirmed in each offer |
| Origin | South-East Pacific, landed in Ecuador |
| Approval | Indicated on the health certificate |
| Shelf life | 24 months at -18 °C |
| Temperature | -18 °C or below |
| Lead time | 10–21 days after receipt of the bank transfer |
| Incoterms | CIF, CFR, FOB |
| Documents | Health certificate issued by the competent authority of the country of origin ; Certificate of origin, commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading ; Technical sheet (PDF) downloadable on this page ; Pre-shipment inspection by SGS or Bureau Veritas on request, with container temperature record |
| Inspection | SGS or Bureau Veritas on request |
| Minimum order | One full container |
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What you are buying
- The fish: Pacific hake (Merluccius gayi), whole round. Hake is a lean white fish, sold whole or in steaks in the markets.
- Size grades: up to 1 kg, and 1 kg and above. The grade is set in the offer.
- Semi-IQF freezing: the fish are frozen almost one by one, not in one solid block. You can take a few pieces out of the carton without thawing the rest.
- Panla is a market name: in Nigeria, "panla" means hake in general. Our offers always give the exact species and its Latin name.
- What to check: glazing and net weight are stated in each offer.
Specifications
| Species | Pacific hake (Merluccius gayi) |
|---|---|
| Trade names | Panla (Nigeria) |
| Presentation | Whole round |
| Fishing area | South-East Pacific, landed in Ecuador |
| Size grades | Up to 1 kg; 1 kg and above |
| Freezing | Semi-IQF |
| Glazing / net weight | Stated in each offer |
| Packing | 10 kg carton |
| Container | Full 40ft reefer at -18 °C |
| Tonnage per 40ft | About 25–27 t net per 40ft reefer, confirmed in each offer |
| Temperature | -18 °C or below |
| Shelf life | 24 months at -18 °C |
| Approval | Indicated on the health certificate |
| HS code | Stated in each offer |
| Lead time | 10–21 days after receipt of the bank transfer |
| Incoterms | CIF, CFR, FOB |
Documents supplied
- Health certificate issued by the competent authority of the country of origin
- Certificate of origin, commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading
- Technical sheet (PDF) downloadable on this page
- Pre-shipment inspection by SGS or Bureau Veritas on request, with container temperature record
Ordering
The minimum order is one full 40ft container. One container can combine hake with other frozen fish, subject to loading compatibility. Tell us the size and port: we send a firm offer, valid for a few days.
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
- Côte d'Ivoire: CIF Abidjan · Côte d'Ivoire
- Ghana: CIF Tema · Ghana
- Togo: CIF Lomé · Togo
- Benin: CIF Cotonou · Benin
- Cameroon: CIF Douala · Cameroon
- Senegal: CIF Dakar · Senegal
- Guinea: CIF Conakry
- Nigeria: on request, fish only. The importer holds the import quota and licence, opens Form M and obtains the NAFDAC authorisation to open Form M; we ship at -18 °C. · Nigeria
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Frequently asked questions
What is "panla"?
It is the name for frozen hake in Nigeria. We supply Pacific hake (Merluccius gayi), whole round, semi-IQF frozen.
Where does your hake come from?
It is caught in the South-East Pacific and landed in Ecuador. The approval number is shown on the health certificate.
Which sizes do you offer?
Up to 1 kg, and 1 kg and above. The size is set in the offer.
What does "semi-IQF" mean?
The fish are frozen almost one by one, not in a solid block. You can take out a few pieces without thawing the whole carton.
How is the hake packed?
In 10 kg cartons. Glazing and net weight are stated in each offer.
How many tonnes fit in one container?
About 25–27 t net per 40ft reefer, confirmed in each offer. The minimum order is one full 40ft container.
What is the shelf life?
24 months at -18 °C or below.
Do you ship to Nigeria?
Yes, on request, fish only, when the importer holds the import quota and licence. We supply the health certificate and the commercial documents for Form M and customs clearance.