Frozen Pork Hind Feet – Wholesale Supplier & Exporter
ATC Group supplies frozen pork hind feet, also known as pork trotters or pig feet, in full reefer containers to importers, wholesalers and distributors in West and Central Africa. The hind foot is cut above the hock joint; it is offered in short or long cut, Grade A or Grade B, about 350–480 g and 16–22 cm depending on the cut. 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 hind feet |
|---|---|
| Size or weight per piece | About 350–480 g, length 16–22 cm depending on the cut, indicative |
| Grade | Grade A: dehaired, nails removed. Grade B: partially dehaired. |
| Packing and carton weight | 10 kg fixed-weight carton with PE liner |
| 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 | 18–24 months at -18 °C, depending on the lot |
| Temperature | -18 °C or below |
| Lead time | 10–21 days after receipt of the bank transfer |
| Incoterms | CIF, CFR, FOB |
| Documents | Veterinary health certificate issued by the veterinary authority of the country of origin ; 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 ; Plant eligibility for the destination country: confirmed in each offer |
| Inspection | SGS or Bureau Veritas on request |
| Minimum order | One full container |
Product photos
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
- The piece: the foot of the hind leg, cut above the hock joint. It includes the tarsus, metatarsus and toes.
- The cut: short or long, Grade A or Grade B.
- Weight: about 350–480 g and 16–22 cm depending on the cut, indicative.
- Grade A: dehaired, nails removed. Grade B: partially dehaired.
- Packing: frozen in 10 kg fixed-weight cartons with a PE liner.
Specifications
| Product | Frozen pork hind feet |
|---|---|
| Cut | Above the hock joint; short or long cut |
| Grade | Grade A: dehaired, nails removed. Grade B: partially dehaired. |
| Unit weight | About 350–480 g, length 16–22 cm depending on the cut, indicative |
| Origin | European Union, EU-approved plants |
| Identification mark | Indicated on the health certificate |
| Packing | 10 kg fixed-weight carton with PE liner |
| Container | 40ft reefer, about 26 t net (about 2,600 cartons) |
| Temperature | -18 °C or below |
| Shelf life | 18–24 months at -18 °C, depending on the lot |
| 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 issued by the veterinary authority of the country of origin
- 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
- Plant eligibility for the destination country: confirmed in each offer
Ordering
The minimum order is one full 40ft container. One container can combine hind feet, front 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
Where is the hind foot cut?
Above the hock joint. The foot includes the tarsus, metatarsus and toes.
What is the difference between hind feet and front feet?
The hind foot is longer and heavier (about 350–480 g, 16–22 cm). The front foot is shorter (about 300–350 g, 13–17 cm). They are two separate items that can ship in the same container.
Which cuts do you offer?
Short or long cut, Grade A or Grade B, about 350–480 g and 16–22 cm depending on the cut.
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?
18–24 months at -18 °C, depending on the lot.