Yellow Croaker
Johnius carouna
Yellow croaker with firm white flesh, landed in good volumes off Gujarat and widely exported in whole frozen form.
- Origin: West coast of India (Gujarat)
- Form: Whole Round, Gutted
Fish
Ribbon Fish
Trichiurus lepturus / Lepturacanthus savala
Long, silver-bodied ribbon fish — one of the most important export species landed on India’s west coast, in strong demand across Asian markets.
| Category | Fish |
|---|---|
| Origin | West coast of India (Gujarat) |
| Available Form | Whole Round, HGT (Headed, Gutted, Tail-off) |
| Seasonality | July to April |
| Packaging | Block frozen or IQF, packed in poly bags inside export-grade master cartons. Carton size,... |
| Minimum Order | On request |
| Export Availability | Available for export on enquiry |
Product Overview
Long, silver-bodied ribbon fish — one of the most important export species landed on India’s west coast, in strong demand across Asian markets.
In Indian waters it is found mainly along the Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Maharashtra and Gujarat coasts. It is usually caught by trawl net and boat seines.
Foods King India sources ribbon fish through verified processors, with our team supervising grading, freezing and packing to the buyer’s specification and inspecting every lot before loading. Available forms: Whole Round, HGT (Headed, Gutted, Tail-off).
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Trichiurus lepturus / Lepturacanthus savala |
|---|---|
| Areas of Abundance | Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Maharashtra and Gujarat coasts |
| Peak Season | July to April |
| Distribution | East and west coasts of India |
| Catching Method | Trawl net and boat seines |
| Freezing | Block frozen / IQF |
| Grading | Size-graded as per buyer specification |
| Glazing | As per buyer requirement |
| French Name | Poisson-sabre |
| Spanish Name | Pez sable |
| Japanese Name | Tachiuo |
Available Forms
Whole Round
HGT (Headed
Gutted
Tail-off)
Other cuts, sizes and forms can be discussed based on availability.
Packaging
Block frozen or IQF, packed in poly bags inside export-grade master cartons. Carton size, net weight, glazing and labelling as per buyer specification.
Quality Control
- Raw material checked for freshness at landing and receiving
- Size grading and weight checks against the agreed specification
- Hygiene monitoring during processing and packing
- Pre-shipment inspection with photo report before loading
Export & Logistics
- Shipped frozen at –18 °C or below in reefer containers
- Export documentation coordinated for the destination country
- Container loading supervised and documented
- Shipment tracking updates shared until arrival
Export availability: Available for export on enquiry
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