African Catfish (Clarias gariepinus) – A Fast-Growing Favorite in Global Markets
African catfish has gained increasing attention in global seafood markets due to its firm texture, mild flavor, and versatility in cooking applications. Cultivated in controlled aquaculture environments, African catfish offers stable production and consistent product quality.
Catfish from Vietnam is increasingly recognized for its mild flavor, firm texture, and wide culinary applications. It is highly suitable for frying, grilling, curries, soups, and ready-to-cook meals.
This product is well suited for food service, wholesale distribution, and processing industries.
Why global buyers choose Vietnamese catfish:
- Rapid production cycles for stable supply
- Clean, white flesh suitable for many cuisines
- Competitive pricing for mass-market distribution
- Markets: Asia, Middle East, Africa, Eastern Europe.
Common export formats include:
- Whole round frozen
- Skin-on fillets
- Skinless fillets
- Portion cuts
- Value-added formats
We offer the following catfish products:
FROZEN WHOLE GROUND
Size:
- 300 – 500g
- 500 – 800g
- 800g up
Package IQF
- 1kg x 10 bags/carton
- 2.5kg x 4 bags/carton
- 5kg x 2 bags/carton
- 10kg bulk
Glazing: 10%, 20%, 30%
FROZEN WHOLE GROUND GUTTED
Size:
- 300 – 500g
- 500 – 800g
- 800g up
Package IQF
- 1kg x 10 bags/carton
- 2.5kg x 4 bags/carton
- 5kg x 2 bags/carton
- 10kg bulk
Glazing: 10%, 20%, 30%
FROZEN HEADLESS GUTTED
Size:
- 300 – 500g
- 500 – 800g
- 800g up
Package IQF
- 1kg x 10 bags/carton
- 2.5kg x 4 bags/carton
- 5kg x 2 bags/carton
- 10kg bulk
Glazing: 10%, 20%, 30%
FROZEN FILLETS UNTRIMMED SKIN ON
Size:
- 120 – 170g
- 170 – 220g
- 220 – 300g
- 300 – 500g
- 500 UP
Package IQF
- 1kg x 10 bags/carton
- 2.5kg x 4 bags/carton
- 5kg x 2 bags/carton
- 10kg bulk
Glazing: 10%, 20%, 30%
FROZEN FILLETS WELL TRIMMED
Size:
- 120 – 170g
- 170 – 220g
- 220 – 300g
- 300 – 500g
- 500 UP
Package IQF
- 1kg x 10 bags/carton
- 2.5kg x 4 bags/carton
- 5kg x 2 bags/carton
- 10kg bulk
Glazing: 10%, 20%, 30%
FROZEN STEAK
Size:
- As per order
Package IQF
- 1kg x 10 bags/carton
- 2.5kg x 4 bags/carton
- 5kg x 2 bags/carton
- 10kg bulk
Glazing: 10%, 20%, 30%