Frozen Yellowtail Scad – Wholesale Supplier & Exporter (Alepes djedaba)
ATC Group supplies frozen yellowtail scad to importers, wholesalers and distributors. We are a trading company: we buy from approved freezing plants and vessels and deliver in full 40ft reefer containers. Yellowtail scad (Alepes djedaba) is caught in the Western Indian Ocean, off Oman and Yemen. It is frozen whole in blocks and offered in four size grades counted in pieces per kg, from 1–2 to 6–8 pieces per kg. It is packed in 20 or 30 kg cartons and shipped at -18 °C or below. Every offer states the origin, size, glazing, net weight and tonnage. The approval number is indicated on the health certificate.
Key facts
| Species or cut | Yellowtail scad (Alepes djedaba) |
|---|---|
| Size or weight per piece | 1–2, 2–4, 4–6 and 6–8 pieces per kg |
| 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 | About 25–27 t net per 40ft reefer, confirmed in each offer |
| Origin | Oman or Yemen, stated in each offer |
| 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 ; Catch certificate (IUU) where the destination requires it ; 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: yellowtail scad (Alepes djedaba), whole round, not gutted, block frozen. It belongs to the same family as horse mackerels (Carangidae) but to a different genus: it is not a horse mackerel (Trachurus).
- Names: also traded as yellowtail scad; Atule mate is a related species.
- Origin: Western Indian Ocean, Oman and Yemen. The origin is set in the offer.
- Size grades: 1–2, 2–4, 4–6 and 6–8 pieces per kg. As a guide, 1–2 pieces per kg means fish of 500 g to 1 kg, and 6–8 pieces per kg about 125–170 g per piece.
- What to check: glazing and net weight, the size tolerance per carton and the production date. They are stated in the offer and in the contract.
Specifications
| Species | Yellowtail scad (Alepes djedaba) |
|---|---|
| Presentation | Whole round |
| Fishing area | Western Indian Ocean (Yemen, Oman) |
| Origin | Oman or Yemen, stated in each offer |
| Size grades | 1–2, 2–4, 4–6 and 6–8 pieces per kg |
| Freezing | Block frozen |
| Glazing / net weight | Stated in writing in each offer; the net weight excludes the glaze |
| Packing | 20 kg carton (one 20 kg block or two 10 kg blocks) or 30 kg carton (three 10 kg blocks) |
| 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 | 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
- Catch certificate (IUU) where the destination requires it
- 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 several scad size grades. Tell us the size, packing and port: we send a firm offer, valid for a few days, because offers follow catches and freight. 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
- Other destinations: on request, depending on the port and the country's import rules.
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Frequently asked questions
What is yellowtail scad?
Alepes djedaba, a fish of the jack family (Carangidae) from the Western Indian Ocean. We supply it whole round and block frozen.
Is it a horse mackerel?
No. It belongs to the same family (Carangidae) but to a different genus from horse mackerels (Trachurus). It is a different species with its own sheet.
Where does your yellowtail scad come from?
From the Western Indian Ocean, off Oman and Yemen. The origin is set in each offer.
How do I read sizes in pieces per kg?
1–2 pieces per kg means fish of 500 g to 1 kg; 2–4 pieces per kg, 250–500 g; 4–6 pieces per kg, about 170–250 g; 6–8 pieces per kg, about 125–170 g.
How is it packed?
Block frozen, in 20 kg cartons (one 20 kg block or two 10 kg blocks) or 30 kg cartons (three 10 kg blocks). 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.
What is the HS code?
It is stated in each offer; your forwarder confirms the code for your country.