Frozen Pacific Chub Mackerel – Wholesale Supplier & Exporter (Scomber japonicus)
ATC Group supplies frozen Pacific chub mackerel to importers, wholesalers and distributors in West and Central Africa. In Nigerian markets it is also sold as "titus". We are a trading company: we buy from selected plants and vessels and deliver in full 40ft reefer containers. We source Scomber japonicus from China, Japan, Peru and Chile. The fish is frozen whole in blocks, on board or on shore, and packed in 20 kg net cartons. It comes in four weight grades, from 100–300 g to 900 g and above. Every offer states the origin, fishing area, size, glazing, net weight and loading details. The approval number is indicated on the health certificate.
Key facts
| Species or cut | Pacific chub mackerel (Scomber japonicus) |
|---|---|
| Trade names | Titus, maquereau (West Africa) |
| Size or weight per piece | 100–300 g, 300–500 g, 500–900 g, 900 g and above |
| Packing and carton weight | 20 kg net carton; other carton sizes when stated in the offer |
| Cartons and tonnes per 40ft | 40ft reefer, about 27 t net, i.e. 1,350 cartons of 20 kg (25–27.5 t depending on packing) |
| Origin | China, Japan, Peru, Chile |
| Approval | Indicated on the health certificate |
| Shelf life | 12 to 24 months at -18 °C |
| Temperature | -18 °C or below; data logger on request |
| 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 ; Catch certificate (IUU) where the destination requires it ; Certificate of origin, commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading ; Histamine test per lot on request ; Technical sheet (PDF) downloadable on this page ; Pre-shipment inspection by SGS or Bureau Veritas on request, with container temperature record. For Cameroon it is mandatory, and we arrange it for every container. |
| Inspection | SGS or Bureau Veritas on request |
| Minimum order | One full container |
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What you are buying
- The fish: Pacific chub mackerel (Scomber japonicus), whole round, not gutted. It is leaner and firmer than Atlantic mackerel. It fries well and holds its shape in sauce.
- Size grades: 100–300 g for retail, 300–500 g, 500–900 g, and 900 g and above. The grade is set in the offer.
- Origins and seasons: China and Japan (North-West Pacific, FAO 61); Peru and Chile (South-East Pacific, FAO 87). In China, fishing runs from July to March: it stops in summer from 1 May, and new-season fish arrives from late summer. In Peru: January–February, then September to December.
- Frozen at sea or on shore: both exist. The freezing method is stated in the offer.
- Fat: it varies less than in Atlantic mackerel. The fat content is stated in each offer.
- What to check: glazing and net weight, pieces per kg, the maximum share of undersized fish per carton, and the production date.
Specifications
| Species | Pacific chub mackerel (Scomber japonicus) |
|---|---|
| Trade names | Titus, maquereau (West Africa) |
| Presentation | Whole round |
| Origins | China, Japan, Peru, Chile |
| Fishing areas | North-West Pacific (FAO 61); South-East Pacific (FAO 87) |
| Fishing season | China: July to March (summer stop from 1 May); Peru: January–February, then September to December |
| Size grades | 100–300 g, 300–500 g, 500–900 g, 900 g and above |
| Freezing | Frozen on board or on shore, in blocks |
| Glazing / net weight | Stated in writing in each offer; the net weight excludes the glaze |
| Fat | Stated in each offer |
| Packing | 20 kg net carton; other carton sizes when stated in the offer |
| Container | 40ft reefer, about 27 t net, i.e. 1,350 cartons of 20 kg (25–27.5 t depending on packing) |
| Temperature | -18 °C or below; data logger on request |
| Shelf life | 12 to 24 months at -18 °C |
| Approval | Indicated on the health certificate |
| HS code | 0303 54 10 (EU Combined Nomenclature) |
| 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
- Catch certificate (IUU) where the destination requires it
- Certificate of origin, commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading
- Histamine test per lot on request
- Technical sheet (PDF) downloadable on this page
- Pre-shipment inspection by SGS or Bureau Veritas on request, with container temperature record. For Cameroon it is mandatory, and we arrange it for every container.
Ordering
The minimum order is one full 40ft container. One container can combine several size grades of Pacific chub mackerel. Tell us the origin you prefer, the size and the port: we send a firm offer, valid for a few days, because offers follow catches and freight. Payment is agreed for each contract. See also "How to buy".
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
- Nigeria: CFR Lagos or Onne (CIF on request), wild-caught fish only. The importer holds the fish import licence and allocation and the NAFDAC authorisation to open Form M; the fish must stay at -18 °C or below. · Nigeria
- Côte d'Ivoire: CIF Abidjan · Côte d'Ivoire
- Ghana: CIF Tema · Ghana
- Cameroon: CIF Douala or Kribi, SGS inspection included · Cameroon
- Togo: CIF Lomé · Togo
- Benin: CIF Cotonou · Benin
- Senegal: CIF Dakar · Senegal
- Guinea: CIF Conakry
- Burkina Faso: via Abidjan, Tema or Lomé, then road transit arranged by the importer
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Pacific and Atlantic mackerel?
They are two species. Pacific chub mackerel (Scomber japonicus) is leaner and firmer. Atlantic mackerel (Scomber scombrus) is fattier and preferred for smoking.
Is it sold as "titus"?
Yes. In Nigerian markets "titus" means frozen mackerel, and chub mackerel is often part of it. Our offers always give the species and its Latin name.
Where does your Pacific mackerel come from?
From China, Japan, Peru and Chile, depending on the lot offered.
Which sizes do you offer?
100–300 g, 300–500 g, 500–900 g, and 900 g and above.
When is it caught?
In China, from July to March, with a summer stop from 1 May. In Peru, in January–February, then from September to December.
How is it packed and loaded?
Block frozen, in 20 kg net cartons. A 40ft reefer holds about 27 t net, i.e. 1,350 cartons (25–27.5 t depending on packing). Glazing and net weight are stated in each offer.
What is the shelf life?
12 to 24 months at -18 °C.
Do you ship to Nigeria?
Yes, CFR Lagos or Onne (CIF on request), wild-caught fish only, when the importer holds the import licence, its allocation and the NAFDAC authorisation for Form M. We supply the health certificate and the commercial documents.