Frozen Herring (Shawa) – Wholesale Supplier & Exporter
ATC Group supplies whole frozen herring, known as "shawa" in Nigeria and Ghana, to importers, wholesalers and distributors in West Africa. We are a trading company: we buy from selected fisheries and plants and deliver in full 40ft reefer containers. The herring (Clupea harengus) is caught in the North-East Atlantic, block frozen and offered in three size grades, from 150 g to 300 g and above. It is packed in 20 or 30 kg cartons and shipped at -18 °C. 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 | Herring (Clupea harengus) |
|---|---|
| Trade names | Shawa (Nigeria, Ghana) |
| Size or weight per piece | 150–200 g, 200–300 g, 300 g and above |
| Packing and carton weight | 20 kg carton (one 20 kg block or two 10 kg blocks) or 30 kg carton (three 10 kg blocks) |
| Cartons and tonnes per 40ft | Full 40ft reefer at -18 °C · About 25–27 t net per 40ft reefer, confirmed in each offer |
| Origin | North-East Atlantic |
| 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: Atlantic herring (Clupea harengus), whole round, not gutted. It is an oily fish, sold whole in West African markets and often smoked or fried after thawing.
- Size grades: 150–200 g, 200–300 g, 300 g and above. The grade is set in the offer.
- Freezing: block frozen. One 20 kg block, or two or three 10 kg blocks per carton.
- What to check: glazing (net weight), catch period, fat content and stomach filling. They change with the season: ask for them, they are stated in each offer.
- Shawa, titus, kote: in Nigeria, "shawa" means herring, "titus" mackerel and "kote" horse mackerel. To avoid any mix-up, our offers always give the species and its Latin name.
Specifications
| Species | Herring (Clupea harengus) |
|---|---|
| Trade names | Shawa (Nigeria, Ghana) |
| Presentation | Whole round |
| Fishing area | North-East Atlantic |
| Size grades | 150–200 g, 200–300 g, 300 g and above |
| Freezing | Block frozen |
| Glazing / net weight | Stated in each offer |
| Packing | 20 kg carton (one 20 kg block or two 10 kg blocks) or 30 kg carton (three 10 kg blocks) |
| 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 herring with other frozen fish (mackerel, horse mackerel, sardinella), subject to loading compatibility. Tell us the size, packing 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
- Burkina Faso: CIF Tema, then road transit arranged by the importer
- 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 "shawa"?
It is the name for frozen herring in Nigeria and Ghana. We supply Atlantic herring (Clupea harengus), whole round, block frozen.
Where does your herring come from?
It is caught in the North-East Atlantic. The fishing area and the approval number are shown on the health certificate.
Which sizes do you offer?
150–200 g, 200–300 g, and 300 g and above. The size is set in the offer.
How is the herring packed?
Block frozen, in 20 kg cartons (one 20 kg block or two 10 kg blocks) or 30 kg cartons (three 10 kg blocks).
What is the glazing?
It is stated in each offer, with the net weight. The declared net weight excludes the glaze.
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.