Frozen Pangasius – Wholesale Supplier & Exporter (Pangasianodon hypophthalmus)
ATC Group supplies frozen whole pangasius to importers, wholesalers and distributors in West and Central Africa. We are a trading company: we buy from processing plants in Vietnam approved for export and deliver in full 40ft reefer containers. Pangasius (Pangasianodon hypophthalmus) is a farmed freshwater fish. We offer it whole, in three size grades from 300 g to 800 g and above, with four net-weight and glazing options, in 10 kg cartons. It ships at -18 °C or below. Every offer states the presentation, size, glazing, net weight and container tonnage. The approval number is indicated on the health certificate.
Key facts
| Species or cut | Pangasius (Pangasianodon hypophthalmus) |
|---|---|
| Trade names | Tra (Vietnam) |
| Size or weight per piece | 300–500 g, 500–800 g, 800 g and above |
| Packing and carton weight | 10 kg carton |
| Cartons and tonnes per 40ft | About 25–27 t net per 40ft reefer, confirmed in each offer |
| Origin | Vietnam |
| Approval | Plant approval number 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 Vietnam ; 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. 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: farmed (aquaculture) pangasius, Pangasianodon hypophthalmus, called "tra" in Vietnam. It is not basa (Pangasius bocourti), a different species: our offers always give the Latin name.
- Presentation: whole fish. This sheet does not cover fillets; ask us if you need another presentation.
- Origin: Vietnam.
- Size grades: 300–500 g, 500–800 g, 800 g and above. The grade is set in the offer.
- Glazing: four options, 100 % net weight (unglazed), 90 % (10 % glazing), 80 % (20 %) or 75 % (25 %). Net weight excludes the ice.
- What to check: the exact presentation (gutted or not), the freezing method, pieces per carton and the production date. They are stated in the offer and in the contract.
Specifications
| Species | Pangasius (Pangasianodon hypophthalmus) |
|---|---|
| Local name | Tra (Vietnam) |
| Presentation | Whole; details (gutted or not) stated in each offer |
| Production method | Farmed (aquaculture) |
| Origin | Vietnam |
| Size grades | 300–500 g, 500–800 g, 800 g and above |
| Glazing / net weight | 100% net weight (unglazed); 90% net weight (10% glazing); 80% net weight (20% glazing); 75% net weight (25% glazing) |
| Freezing | Stated in each offer |
| Packing | 10 kg carton |
| Container | 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 | 0303 24 00 (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 Vietnam
- 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. For Cameroon it is mandatory, and we arrange it for every container.
Ordering
The minimum order is one full 40ft container. One container can carry pangasius, tilapia and red pacu, each lot with its own documents and labels. Tell us the presentation, size, glazing and port: we send a firm offer, valid for a few days. Payment is agreed for each contract.
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, on request
- Ghana: CIF Tema, on request
- Togo: CIF Lomé, on request
- Benin: CIF Cotonou, on request
- Cameroon: CIF Douala, SGS inspection included, on request
- Senegal: CIF Dakar, on request
- Guinea: CIF Conakry, on request
- The importer confirms the country's import requirements for this farmed fish before loading.
- Nigeria: not offered (farmed fish, see question 8).
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Frequently asked questions
Which pangasius species do you supply?
Pangasianodon hypophthalmus, called "tra" in Vietnam, a farmed freshwater fish. It is not basa (Pangasius bocourti).
Where does your pangasius come from?
From fish farms (aquaculture) in Vietnam.
Do you supply whole fish or fillets?
This sheet covers whole pangasius. The presentation details are stated in each offer; ask us if you need another presentation.
Which sizes do you offer?
300–500 g, 500–800 g, and 800 g and above.
Which glazing options do you offer?
Four: 100 % net weight without glazing, 90 % (10 % glazing), 80 % (20 %) or 75 % (25 %). The declared net weight excludes the ice.
How is it packed and loaded?
In 10 kg cartons, in full 40ft reefer containers. About 25–27 t net per container, confirmed in each offer.
What are the shelf life and the HS code?
24 months at -18 °C or below. Code 0303 24 00 in the EU Combined Nomenclature; your forwarder confirms the code for your country.
Do you ship pangasius to Nigeria?
No. Nigeria does not allow imports of frozen farmed fish. For Nigeria we offer wild-caught fish only.