Frozen Pork Half Heads – Wholesale Supplier & Exporter
ATC Group supplies frozen pork half heads in full reefer containers to importers, wholesalers and distributors in West Africa, Central Africa and Asia. We are a trading company: we buy from EU-approved plants and deliver in full 40ft containers. The half heads are grade A and weigh 1.7 to 2.2 kg each. They are offered with or without cheeks, with or without ears. They are packed in 10 kg net fixed-weight cartons, 4 to 5 pieces per carton, and shipped at -18 °C. The plant identification mark is indicated on the health certificate.
Key facts
| Species or cut | Frozen pork half heads |
|---|---|
| Size or weight per piece | 1.7 to 2.2 kg per piece |
| Grade | A (class A) |
| Packing and carton weight | 10 kg net fixed-weight carton, 4 to 5 pieces, 365 × 305 × 155 mm |
| Cartons and tonnes per 40ft | About 25–27 t net per 40ft reefer, confirmed in each offer |
| Origin | European Union, EU-approved plants |
| Approval | Indicated on the health certificate |
| Shelf life | 18–24 months at -18 °C depending on the brand (18 months on the grade A technical sheet); 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 ; Grade A 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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Half heads or whole heads: what is the difference?
- Half head: the pork head split in two. 1.7 to 2.2 kg per piece, in a 10 kg net fixed-weight carton, 4 to 5 pieces per carton.
- Whole head: the head not split, with ears and cheeks, without tongue, in a 20 kg carton, 4 to 5 heads per carton.
They are two separate items, each in its own cartons. They can be loaded in the same container.
What you are buying
- The piece: a pork half head, grade A.
- Presentations: with or without cheeks, with or without ears. The grade A technical sheet describes the standard presentation: with cheeks, without ears and without eyes. The presentation is set in the offer.
- Weight: 1.7 to 2.2 kg per piece.
- Appearance: clean surface, free from bristles and foreign matter. Mouldy or slimy surface not accepted. Characteristic odour, with no sign of spoilage. Core temperature -18 °C or below.
- Packing: 10 kg net fixed-weight carton (365 × 305 × 155 mm), 4 to 5 pieces. To reach exactly 10 kg net, a small piece of head may be added to some cartons. EURO pallet 1,200 × 800 mm, 700 to 900 kg net.
- Traceability: each product is identified; the lot number is on the label. Labels in other languages on request.
Specifications
| Product | Frozen pork half heads |
|---|---|
| Grade | A (class A) |
| Presentation | With or without cheeks, with or without ears; technical sheet standard: with cheeks, without ears, without eyes |
| Unit weight | 1.7 to 2.2 kg per piece |
| Packing | 10 kg net fixed-weight carton, 4 to 5 pieces, 365 × 305 × 155 mm |
| Pallet | EURO pallet 1,200 × 800 mm, 700 to 900 kg net |
| Container | About 25–27 t net per 40ft reefer, confirmed in each offer |
| Origin | European Union, EU-approved plants |
| Identification mark | Indicated on the health certificate |
| Temperature | -18 °C or below at the core |
| Shelf life | 18–24 months at -18 °C depending on the brand (18 months on the grade A technical sheet); do not refreeze once thawed |
| Labelling | Other languages on request |
| 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
- Grade A 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 half heads with other pork items (whole heads, feet, neck bones) to match your market. Each offer states the presentation, the number of cartons and the tonnage. 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 or San-Pédro · Côte d'Ivoire
- Cameroon: CIF Douala or Kribi · Cameroon
- Ghana: CIF Tema · Ghana
- Benin: CIF Cotonou · Benin
- Togo: CIF Lomé · Togo
- Asia: on request; plant eligibility for the destination country is confirmed in each offer.
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Frequently asked questions
Which presentations do you offer?
With or without cheeks, with or without ears, grade A. The technical sheet describes the standard presentation: with cheeks, without ears and without eyes. The presentation is set in the offer.
How much does a half head weigh?
1.7 to 2.2 kg per piece.
How many pieces are in a carton?
4 to 5 pieces per 10 kg net fixed-weight carton. A small piece of head may be added to some cartons to reach exactly 10 kg net.
What is the difference between half heads and whole heads?
A half head is the head split in two, 1.7 to 2.2 kg, in 10 kg cartons. The whole head, with ears and cheeks, without tongue, comes in 20 kg cartons. They are two separate items that can ship in the same container.
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 reefer container.
What is the shelf life?
18–24 months at -18 °C or below, depending on the brand; 18 months on the grade A technical sheet. Do not refreeze once thawed.
Is this product halal?
No. Pork is never halal and is not offered for markets that require halal.
Which documents come with each shipment?
The veterinary health certificate and the certificate of origin, with the invoice, packing list and bill of lading. SGS or Bureau Veritas inspection is available on request.