Frozen Tilapia – Wholesale Supplier & Exporter (Oreochromis mossambicus)
ATC Group supplies frozen tilapia to importers, wholesalers and cold stores in West and Central Africa. We are a trading company: we buy from processing plants approved for export, mainly in Vietnam and also in China, and deliver in full 40ft reefer containers. Tilapia (Oreochromis mossambicus) is a farmed fish. It is frozen whole and ungutted in blocks, then packed in 10 kg cartons, usually two 5 kg blocks. We offer it in three size grades, from 300 g to 800 g and above, and in four net-weight and glazing options. It ships at -18 °C or below. Every offer states the origin, size, glazing, net weight and loading details. The approval number is indicated on the health certificate.
Key facts
| Species or cut | Tilapia (Oreochromis mossambicus) |
|---|---|
| Size or weight per piece | 300–500 g, 500–800 g, 800 g and above |
| Packing and carton weight | 10 kg carton, usually two 5 kg blocks |
| Cartons and tonnes per 40ft | Full 40ft reefer, about 2,700 cartons of 10 kg, i.e. about 27 t of product including glaze |
| Origin | Vietnam (main origin) and China |
| 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 the country of origin ; Certificate of origin, commercial invoice, packing list, full set of original bills 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) tilapia, Oreochromis mossambicus, whole round and ungutted, block frozen.
- Origins: Vietnam, the main origin, and China. The origin is set in the offer and shown on the health certificate and the certificate of origin.
- Size grades: 300–500 g, 500–800 g, 800 g and above per piece. The grade is set in the offer.
- Glazing: four options, 100 % net weight (unglazed), 90 % (10 % glazing), 80 % (20 %) or 75 % (25 %). Net weight is the weight of the fish without the ice: at 80 % net weight, a 10 kg carton holds 8 kg of fish.
- Packing: 10 kg carton, usually two 5 kg blocks. A 40ft reefer holds about 2,700 cartons, i.e. about 27 t of product including glaze.
- What to check: the actual size (pieces per carton), the net weight after thawing, the production date and the container temperature. They are stated in the offer and in the contract.
Specifications
| Species | Tilapia (Oreochromis mossambicus) |
|---|---|
| Presentation | Whole round, ungutted |
| Production method | Farmed (aquaculture) |
| Origins | Vietnam (main origin) and China |
| 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 | Block frozen |
| Packing | 10 kg carton, usually two 5 kg blocks |
| Container | Full 40ft reefer, about 2,700 cartons of 10 kg, i.e. about 27 t of product including glaze |
| Temperature | -18 °C or below |
| Shelf life | 24 months at -18 °C |
| Approval | Indicated on the health certificate |
| HS code | 0303 23 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 the country of origin
- Certificate of origin, commercial invoice, packing list, full set of original bills 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 several tilapia size grades, or tilapia and red pacu, each lot with its own documents and labels. Tell us the 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 · Côte d'Ivoire
- Benin: CIF Cotonou · Benin
- Guinea: CIF Conakry
- Ghana: CIF Tema; the importer confirms the current import requirements before loading · Ghana
- Cameroon: CIF Douala, SGS inspection included · Cameroon
- Togo: CIF Lomé · Togo
- Senegal: CIF Dakar · Senegal
- Burkina Faso: via Tema, Lomé or Abidjan, then road transit arranged by the importer; on request
- Nigeria: not offered (farmed fish, see question 8).
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Frequently asked questions
Which tilapia species do you supply?
Oreochromis mossambicus, farmed, whole round and ungutted, block frozen. The species is stated in the offer and on the health certificate.
Where does your tilapia come from?
From Vietnam, our main origin, and China. The origin is set in each offer.
Which sizes do you offer?
300–500 g, 500–800 g, and 800 g and above per piece.
Which glazing options do you offer?
Four: 100 % net weight without glazing, 90 % (10 % glazing), 80 % (20 %) or 75 % (25 %). At 80 % net weight, a 10 kg carton holds 8 kg of fish.
How is it packed, and how many cartons fit in a container?
In 10 kg cartons, usually two 5 kg blocks. A 40ft reefer holds about 2,700 cartons, i.e. about 27 t of product including glaze.
What are the shelf life and the HS code?
24 months at -18 °C or below. Code 0303 23 00 in the EU Combined Nomenclature; your forwarder confirms the code for your country.
Do you ship tilapia to Ghana?
Yes, CIF Tema. The importer confirms the current import requirements before loading; we supply the health certificate and the commercial documents.
Do you ship tilapia to Nigeria?
No. Nigeria does not allow imports of frozen farmed fish. For Nigeria we offer wild-caught fish only (mackerel, horse mackerel, herring, hake).