Frozen Pork Front Feet, Long & Short Cut – Wholesale Supplier & Exporter
ATC Group supplies frozen pork front feet, also known as pork trotters or pig feet, in full reefer containers to importers, wholesalers and distributors in West and Central Africa. The long cut is defined as follows: the foot is cut at the joint between the forearm and the wrist, with the carpal bones left on the foot. Grade A: dehaired, nails removed. Grade B: partially dehaired. The product comes from EU-approved plants. It is packed in 10 kg fixed-weight cartons with a PE liner, about 26 t per 40ft container at -18 °C. The plant identification mark is indicated on the health certificate.
Key facts
| Species or cut | Frozen pork front feet, long or short cut |
|---|---|
| Size or weight per piece | Not calibrated; about 300–350 g and 13–17 cm, indicative |
| Grade | Grade A: dehaired, nails removed. Grade B: partially dehaired. |
| Packing and carton weight | White 10 kg net fixed-weight carton, with PE liner, 535 × 320 × 105 mm |
| Cartons and tonnes per 40ft | 40ft reefer, about 26 t net (about 2,600 cartons) |
| Origin | European Union, EU-approved plants |
| Approval | Indicated on the health certificate |
| Shelf life | 18 months (540 days) from production; do not refreeze once thawed |
| Temperature | -18 °C or below at the core |
| Lead time | 10–21 days after receipt of the bank transfer |
| Incoterms | CIF, CFR, FOB |
| Documents | Veterinary health certificate and certificate of origin for each shipment ; Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading ; Long cut technical sheet (PDF), downloadable on this page ; Pre-shipment inspection by SGS or Bureau Veritas on request, with container temperature record ; Plant eligibility for the destination country: confirmed in each offer |
| Inspection | SGS or Bureau Veritas on request |
| Minimum order | One full container |
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Pork front feet or hind feet: what is the difference?
- Front feet: the foot of the front leg, cut at the wrist. In the long cut, it is cut at the joint between the forearm and the wrist and keeps the carpal bones. Shorter piece: about 300–350 g and 13–17 cm depending on the cut, indicative.
- Hind feet: the foot of the hind leg, cut above the hock joint, with the tarsus, metatarsus and toes. Longer and heavier piece: about 350–480 g and 16–22 cm depending on the cut.
Both are sold as two separate items, each in its own cartons. They can be loaded in the same container. In the trade they are also called pork trotters or pig feet.
What you are buying
- Long cut: front foot cut at the antebrachiocarpal joint (between the forearm and the wrist), carpal bones left on the foot. It includes the carpal, metacarpal and toe bones, with the digital extensor and flexor muscles. Short cut also offered; its exact cutting line is confirmed in each offer.
- Weight: not calibrated, it is the natural weight of the foot. Indicatively, about 300–350 g and 13–17 cm depending on the cut.
- Appearance: free from contamination, bone dust or splinters, bloody meat and any physical contaminant. Meat light pink to red, fat and bone white with a creamy shade, skin cream to brown. Smell of fresh pork.
- Grade A: dehaired, nails removed. Grade B: partially dehaired.
- Packing: white 10 kg net fixed-weight carton, with PE liner, sealed with tape, weight label on the short side.
Specifications
| Product | Frozen pork front feet, long or short cut |
|---|---|
| Grade | Grade A: dehaired, nails removed. Grade B: partially dehaired. |
| Cut | At the joint between the forearm and the wrist, carpal bones left on the foot; short cut also offered, exact cutting line confirmed in each offer |
| Unit weight | Not calibrated; about 300–350 g and 13–17 cm, indicative |
| Origin | European Union, EU-approved plants |
| Identification mark | Indicated on the health certificate |
| Packing | White 10 kg net fixed-weight carton, with PE liner, 535 × 320 × 105 mm |
| Container | 40ft reefer, about 26 t net (about 2,600 cartons) |
| Temperature | -18 °C or below at the core |
| Shelf life | 18 months (540 days) from production; do not refreeze once thawed |
| Labelling | Other languages on request |
| Microbiology | Compliant with Regulation (EC) No 2073/2005, as amended |
| HS code | 0206 49 00 |
| Halal | No: pork is never halal |
| Lead time | 10–21 days after receipt of the bank transfer |
| Inspection | SGS or Bureau Veritas on request |
| Incoterms | CIF, CFR, FOB |
Documents supplied
- Veterinary health certificate and certificate of origin for each shipment
- Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading
- Long cut technical sheet (PDF), downloadable on this page
- Pre-shipment inspection by SGS or Bureau Veritas on request, with container temperature record
- Plant eligibility for the destination country: confirmed in each offer
Ordering
The minimum order is one full 40ft container. One container can combine front feet, hind feet and pork neck bones to match your market. Each offer states the cut, the presentation, the number of cartons and the tonnage.
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
Related products
Guide: frozen pork offal from the EU for Africa, buyer's guide
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the long and short cut?
The front foot is cut at the joint between the forearm and the wrist, with the carpal bones left on the foot. Short cut is also offered; its exact cutting line is confirmed in each offer.
What is the difference between front feet and hind feet?
The front foot is shorter and lighter (about 300–350 g, 13–17 cm). The hind foot, cut above the hock, is longer and heavier (about 350–480 g, 16–22 cm). They are two separate items that can ship in the same container.
Are the front feet graded by size?
No. The weight is the natural weight of the foot; about 300–350 g, indicative.
Are the feet dehaired? Are the nails removed?
Grade A: dehaired, nails removed. Grade B: partially dehaired.
Are the feet supplied in block or IQF?
Frozen in 10 kg fixed-weight cartons with a PE liner.
How many tonnes fit in one container?
About 26 t net per 40ft reefer, i.e. about 2,600 cartons of 10 kg.
Is this product halal?
No. Pork is never halal and is not offered for markets that require halal.
What is the shelf life?
18 months (540 days) from the production date, stored at -18 °C or below, not to be refrozen once thawed.