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Feb-13-20
Buyer From Mornington, Victoria, Australia
Jun-10-23
Buyer From Australia
Jul-23-20
Buyer From Australia
Mar-08-20
Buyer From Australia
Oct-24-20
Buyer From Australia
Mar-18-19
Buyer From Australia, Australia
Buyer Of Fish Maw   |   Vanilla   |   Coffee Beans   |   Red Chilli   |   Fresh Tuna Fish   |   Moringa Seeds   |   Pepper   |   Fruits   |   Coconut Oil   |   Fresh Squid   |   Beans   |   Apple   |   Dragon Fruit   |   Fresh Lady Finger   |   Fresh Onion   |   Fresh Ginger   |   Turmeric   |   Coconut   |   Fresh Sea Cucumber   |   Nutmegs   |   Other Fresh Fruits   |   Charcoal   |   Sugar   |   Turmeric Powder   |   Fresh Fruits   |   Rice   |   Cardamom, Cinnamon   |   Coriander Seeds   |   Cumin Seeds   |   Cloves   |   Frozen Squid   |   Spices   |   Dried Fish   |   Fresh Lobsters   |   Avocado   |   Mango   |   White Rice   |   Pineapple   |   Watermelon   |   Snacks
Jun-29-21
Buyer From Australia
Aug-24-20
Buyer From Australia
Buyer Of Raisins   |   Edible Oils   |   Olive Oil   |   Stainless Steel Wire Scrap   |   Milk Powder   |   Soybean Oil   |   Palm Oil   |   Corn Flour   |   Black Tea   |   Chickpeas   |   Grains & Cereals   |   Peanuts   |   Chia Seeds   |   Coffee Beans   |   Stainless Steel Plate Scrap   |   Wheat Flour   |   Pistachio   |   Plastic Scrap   |   Beans   |   Barley   |   Apricot   |   Battery Scraps   |   Petroleum By Products   |   Snacks   |   Corn   |   Fresh Shrimps   |   Used Vehicles   |   Ferrous Metal Scrap   |   Steel Alloy Scrap   |   Soybean   |   Coriander Seeds   |   Fresh Onion   |   Heavy Machinery   |   Lead Scrap   |   Used Rail Scrap   |   Stainless Steel Turning Scrap   |   Heavy Melting Scrap (HMS)   |   Aluminum Scrap   |   Wire & Cable Harness, Wire Mesh   |   Fridge Compressor Scrap   |   Car Parts   |   Stainless Steel Sheet Scrap   |   Electric Motors   |   Sesame Seeds   |   Fresh Potato   |   Sunflower Seed   |   Lentils   |   Almonds   |   Sunflower Oil   |   Maize   |   Rapeseed Oil   |   Frozen Squid   |   Wheat   |   Stainless Steel Coil Scrap   |   Spices   |   Turmeric Powder   |   Steel Scrap   |   Motor Scrap   |   Stainless Steel Scrap   |   Dry Fruits & Nuts   |   Wires & Cables   |   Used Oil   |   Corn Oil   |   Metal Scraps   |   Compressor Scrap   |   Fresh Squid   |   Frozen Shrimps   |   Peas   |   Fresh Vegetables   |   Aluminium Scrap   |   Stainless Steel Scrap
Nov-02-20
Buyer From Australia
Buyer Of Pepper   |   Fresh Onion   |   Snacks   |   Turmeric Powder   |   Mango   |   Apple   |   Fresh Tomato   |   Chips   |   Frozen Meat   |   Pineapple   |   Fresh Vegetables   |   Palm Oil   |   Cassava   |   Banana   |   Coconut Oil   |   Frozen Shrimps   |   Fresh Cassava   |   Fresh Fruits   |   Black Tea   |   Sunflower Oil   |   Frozen Chicken   |   Fresh Ginger   |   Fresh Potato   |   Cashew Nuts   |   Fresh Garlic
Jul-26-23
Buyer From Australia
Buyer Of Rice Bran   |   Turmeric Powder   |   Chilli Powder   |   Fresh Tuna Fish   |   Cashew Nuts   |   Peanuts   |   Coriander Seeds   |   Soybean Meal   |   Turmeric   |   Peas   |   Flour   |   Other Frozen Fishes   |   Red Chilli   |   Millet   |   Fresh Potato   |   Pumpkin Seeds   |   Green Tea   |   Meat And Bone Meal (MBM)   |   Wheat Bran   |   Green Cardamom   |   Rice   |   Oil Seeds   |   Beans   |   Mango   |   Corn Flour   |   Pepper   |   Moringa Seeds   |   Frozen Squid   |   Frozen Cuttlefish   |   Frozen Chicken   |   Soybean   |   Vanilla   |   Cocoa Powder   |   Wheat Flour   |   Frozen Tuna Fish   |   Pulses   |   Chickpeas   |   Chia Seeds   |   Himalayan Salt   |   Herbal Extracts   |   Frozen Meat   |   Fresh Squid   |   Cardamom, Cinnamon   |   Corn Meal   |   Frozen Mackerel Fish   |   Soya Oil   |   Olive Oil   |   Peanut Kernel   |   Spices   |   Almonds   |   Oil Seeds   |   Fresh Shrimps   |   Coconut Shell   |   Black Tea   |   Animal & Cattle Feed   |   Frozen Beef   |   Frozen Shrimps   |   Coffee Beans   |   Green Coffee   |   Soybean Oil   |   Fresh Mackerel Fish   |   Honey   |   Tamarind Seed   |   Fresh Beef   |   Castor Seeds   |   Fresh Ginger   |   Fresh Onion   |   Pink Salt   |   Sunflower Seed   |   Lentils   |   Pigeon Peas   |   Canola Oil   |   Fresh Chicken   |   Corn   |   Oat   |   Soft Drinks   |   Flax Seeds   |   Cloves   |   Fresh Garlic   |   Fresh Green Peas   |   Milk Powder   |   Cumin Seeds   |   Grams   |   Kidney Beans   |   Sorghum   |   Cocoa Beans   |   Coconut Shell Charcoal   |   Wheat   |   Barley   |   Tea   |   Sugar   |   Maize   |   Coffee   |   Sunflower Oil   |   Corn Oil   |   Vegetable Oils   |   Edible Oils   |   Palm Oil   |   Rapeseed Oil   |   Buckwheat   |   Canola Seeds   |   Betel nut   |   Groundnuts   |   Coconut Oil   |   Linseed Oil   |   Agriculture Seeds   |   Sesame Seeds   |   White Rice
Jan-26-21
Buyer From Australia
Buyer Of Red Chilli   |   Poultry   |   Barley   |   Millet   |   Fresh Potato   |   Snacks   |   Oil Seeds   |   Soybean Oil   |   Turmeric   |   Green Tea   |   Palm Oil   |   Frozen Chicken   |   Wheat   |   Maize   |   Sesame Seeds   |   Moringa Seeds   |   Sunflower Seed   |   Oat   |   Coconut Shell Charcoal   |   Peas   |   Black Tea   |   Peanuts   |   Fresh Squid   |   Meat & Poultry   |   Cocoa Powder   |   Turmeric Powder   |   Rice   |   Groundnuts   |   Fatty Acid   |   Pepper   |   Soybean   |   Fresh Chicken   |   Almonds   |   Green Coffee   |   Chickpeas   |   Green Cardamom   |   Bees By-Product & Wax   |   Fresh Shrimps   |   Linseed Oil   |   Corn Meal   |   Safflower Seeds   |   Flour   |   Buckwheat   |   Fresh Beef   |   Herbal Extracts   |   Frozen Squid   |   Coffee Beans   |   Coriander Seeds   |   Kidney Beans   |   Chilli Powder   |   Frozen Shrimps   |   Fennel Seeds   |   Honey   |   Grams   |   Frozen Beef   |   Pulses   |   Spices   |   Cloves   |   Medical Gloves   |   Cardamom, Cinnamon   |   Cashew Nuts   |   Artificial Grass, Synthetic Turf   |   Coffee   |   Lentils   |   Castor Seeds   |   Wheat Flour   |   Medical Face Masks   |   Food Products   |   Coconut Shell   |   Milk Powder   |   Animal & Cattle Feed   |   Meat And Bone Meal (MBM)   |   Fresh Garlic   |   Beans   |   Fresh Green Peas   |   White Rice   |   Pigeon Peas   |   Soybean Meal   |   Cumin Seeds   |   Mustard Seeds   |   Soft Drinks   |   Vanilla   |   Pumpkin Seeds   |   Safflower Oil   |   Coconut Oil   |   Corn Flour   |   Medical Supplies & Disposable   |   Corn   |   Canola Oil   |   Cocoa Beans   |   Sorghum   |   Chia Seeds   |   Canola Seeds   |   Betel nut   |   Tamarind Seed   |   Tea   |   Sunflower Oil   |   Peanut Kernel   |   Fresh Ginger   |   Fresh Onion   |   Soya Oil   |   Olive Oil   |   Flax Seeds   |   Fenugreek Seeds
Feb-11-21
Buyer From Australia
Buyer Of Sunflower Oil   |   Jasmine Rice   |   Maize   |   Mango   |   Soya Oil   |   Rapeseed Oil   |   Medical Supplies & Disposable   |   Canola Seeds   |   Corn   |   Black Tea   |   Frozen Squid   |   Wheat   |   Oil Seeds   |   Pepper   |   Chia Seeds   |   Peanuts   |   Fresh Beef   |   Fennel Seeds   |   Parboiled Rice   |   Grams   |   Millet   |   Artificial Grass, Synthetic Turf   |   Green Coffee   |   Safflower Oil   |   Medical Gloves   |   Soybean   |   Garam Masala   |   Fresh Onion   |   Frozen Chicken   |   Sunflower Seed   |   Fresh Ginger   |   Fresh Potato   |   Cumin Seeds   |   Basmati Rice   |   Oat   |   Coffee   |   Fresh Garlic   |   Soybean Meal   |   Snacks   |   Green Cardamom   |   Fresh Tomato   |   Cocoa Powder   |   Flaxseed Oil   |   Fresh Green Peas   |   Linseed Oil   |   Fresh Shrimps   |   Flax Seeds   |   Betel nut   |   Turmeric   |   Pigeon Peas   |   Tea   |   Peanut Kernel   |   Pulses   |   Pumpkin Seeds   |   Meat & Poultry   |   Rice   |   Apple   |   Soybean Oil   |   Corn Meal   |   White Rice   |   Kidney Beans   |   Olive Oil   |   Animal & Cattle Feed   |   Mustard Seeds   |   Groundnuts   |   Corn Flour   |   Buckwheat   |   Beans   |   Flour   |   Coconut Shell Charcoal   |   Turmeric Powder   |   Soft Drinks   |   Herbal Extracts   |   Meat And Bone Meal (MBM)   |   Sorghum   |   Food Products   |   Coconut Shell   |   Frozen Shrimps   |   Fenugreek Seeds   |   Vanilla   |   Peas   |   Green Tea   |   Canola Oil   |   Fresh Pumpkin   |   Almonds   |   Cocoa Beans   |   Non Basmati Rice   |   Chickpeas   |   Honey   |   Medical Face Masks   |   Fatty Acid   |   Coriander Seeds   |   Barley   |   Poultry   |   Chilli Powder   |   Palm Oil   |   Frozen Beef   |   Moringa Seeds   |   Cloves   |   Fresh Squid   |   Spices   |   Red Chilli   |   Coffee Beans   |   Wheat Flour   |   Castor Seeds   |   Long Grain Rice   |   Milk Powder   |   Cardamom, Cinnamon   |   Coconut Oil   |   Fresh Chicken   |   Sesame Seeds   |   Lentils   |   Bees By-Product & Wax   |   Safflower Seeds   |   Tamarind Seed   |   Cashew Nuts
Jul-06-20
Buyer From Australia
Buyer Of Fresh Sea Cucumber   |   Fresh Onion   |   Frozen Chicken   |   Fresh Ginger   |   Fresh Potato   |   Mango   |   Fresh Vegetables   |   Pepper   |   Other Fresh Fruits   |   Fresh Fruits   |   Watermelon   |   Black Tea   |   Milk Powder   |   Turmeric Powder   |   Fresh Capsicum   |   Plum   |   Sunflower Oil   |   Fresh Cabbage   |   Dragon Fruit   |   Strawberry   |   Green Tea   |   Fresh Cauliflower   |   Pumpkin Seeds   |   Fresh Garlic   |   Orange   |   Pear   |   Chickpeas   |   Fresh Lemon   |   Guava   |   Fresh Broccoli   |   Coffee Beans   |   Fresh Carrot   |   Apple   |   Pomegranate   |   Fresh Lady Finger   |   Fruits   |   Banana   |   Grapes   |   Papaya   |   Peach   |   Fresh Tomato   |   Avocado   |   Other Fresh Vegetables   |   Pineapple   |   Fresh Pumpkin
Jun-01-23
Buyer From Australia
Buyer Of Resin   |   Edible Oils   |   Chilli Powder   |   Turmeric Powder   |   Palm Oil   |   Fresh Garlic   |   Rapeseed Oil   |   Float Glass   |   Semi-husked Coconut   |   Other Fresh Fruits   |   Dragon Fruit   |   Olive Oil   |   Tables, Chairs & Sofa   |   Packaging Tapes   |   Mango   |   Pineapple   |   Watermelon   |   Copra   |   MDF Boards   |   Frozen Fish   |   Desiccated Coconut   |   Husked Coconut   |   Serving Trays   |   Frozen Cuttlefish   |   Frozen Mackerel Fish   |   Frozen Tuna Fish   |   Green Cardamom   |   Fresh Fruits   |   Banana   |   Guava   |   Orange   |   Soybean   |   Spices   |   Indian Sweets & Namkeens   |   Glass & Glass Products   |   Fresh Snapper Fish   |   Frozen Shrimps   |   Apple   |   Dining Set   |   Coasters   |   Coconut Oil   |   Jatropha Oil   |   Coconut Sugar   |   Soybean Oil   |   Canola Oil   |   Sunflower Oil   |   Corn Oil   |   Furniture   |   Table Salt   |   Coffee   |   Coir Fibers   |   Corn   |   Sugar   |   Paper Boards   |   Fresh Mackerel Fish   |   Green Tea   |   Coconut Water & Coconut Milk   |   Serving Bowls   |   Fresh Tuna Fish   |   Avocado   |   Crude Oil   |   Spices Powder   |   Coconut By-Products   |   Table Linen   |   Frozen Squid   |   Table Tops   |   Vegetable Oils   |   Double Sided Tape   |   Coconut   |   Coco Peat & Coir Pith   |   Cardamom, Cinnamon   |   Milk Cream   |   Milk Powder   |   Ladies Tops
May-12-19
Buyer From Australia, Australia
Dec-27-24
Buyer From Lockwood south, VIC, Australia
Buyer Of Fresh Onion   |   Strawberry   |   Frozen Tuna Fish   |   Turmeric Powder   |   Fresh Fruits   |   Black Tea   |   Apricot   |   Fresh Lemon   |   Fresh Cauliflower   |   Coffee Beans   |   Raisins   |   Figs   |   Beans   |   Fresh Vegetables   |   Fresh Cabbage   |   Fresh Ginger   |   Dehydrated Vegetables   |   Frozen Chicken   |   Fresh Potato   |   Fresh Pumpkin   |   Banana   |   Guava   |   Sunflower Oil   |   Orange   |   Peach   |   Dehydrated Fruits   |   Other Fresh Fruits   |   Mango   |   Avocado   |   Fresh Garlic   |   Fresh Tomato   |   Dehydrated Onion   |   Milk Powder   |   Pineapple   |   Watermelon   |   Green Tea   |   Dry Fruits & Nuts   |   Almonds   |   Fruits   |   Apple   |   Dragon Fruit   |   Fresh Crabs   |   Chickpeas   |   Papaya   |   Pomegranate
Oct-01-24
Buyer From Australia
Buyer Of Coffee Beans   |   Coconut Oil   |   Apple   |   Pepper   |   Wheat Flour   |   Other Fresh Fruits   |   Potato Starch   |   Tapioca Starch   |   Fresh Ginger   |   Red Chilli   |   Banana   |   Fresh Potato   |   Turmeric Powder   |   Spices   |   Peas   |   Cloves   |   Fresh Onion   |   Turmeric   |   Fresh Tomato   |   Soybean   |   Sesame Seeds   |   Lentils   |   Chickpeas   |   Chilli Powder   |   Milk Powder   |   Fresh Vegetables   |   Fresh Fruits   |   Kidney Beans   |   Pulses   |   Long Grain Rice   |   Sunflower Oil   |   Orange   |   White Rice   |   Corn   |   Rice   |   Basmati Rice   |   Cumin Seeds   |   Frozen Shrimps   |   Mango   |   Cardamom, Cinnamon   |   Black Tea   |   Corn Starch   |   Sugar   |   Fresh Garlic   |   Starch   |   Herbal Extracts   |   Palm Oil   |   Flour   |   Wheat   |   Beans   |   Corn Flour
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Aug-04-21
Buyer From Nsw , Australia
Quantity Required: 1 Twenty-Foot Container
Payment Terms: Letter Of Credit
Destination: Australia
Looking for suppliers from: Worldwide
Product Description
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Aug-24-21
Buyer From Australia
Quantity Required: 1 Twenty-Foot Container
Payment Terms: T/T
Destination: Sydney, Australia
Looking for suppliers from: Worldwide
Product Description
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Sep-22-21
Buyer From Australia
Quantity Required: 20 Kilograms
Payment Terms: L/C
Destination: Australia
Looking for suppliers from: Australia
Product Description
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Seafood Global Trade: Turning the Oceanic Wealth into World’s Favourite Nutrient Gold 

When we think of seafood, our minds instantly go to the fish from the oceans. However, seafood is not at all limited to just that. There are approximately tens of thousands of different varieties of seafood available worldwide. If asked in simple terms, seafood is simply sea life in any form that can be eaten by humans. Some of the most common types of seafood include lobster, shrimp, salmon, oysters, and mussels. In Asia, seaweeds and microalgae are widely consumed as sea vegetables. The cultivation and farming of seafood is called aquaculture or fish farming. 

The earliest known seafood can be pushed back to around 165,000 years ago, when a bowl full of edible shellfish was found on the southern coast of South Africa. Another evidence of this dates back to the old Stone Age (10,000 to 50,000 years ago), when the skeleton remains of a Tianyuan man from eastern Asia (a 40,000-year-old modern human) were analysed, which showed that he had regularly consumed freshwater fish. Some other discarded fish bones and cave paintings show that seafood had a major role in survival during ancient times. 


When you have eaten 2 to 3 servings of shellfish or fish every week, you significantly:

  • Lower the risks of stroke, heart disease, and depression
  • Improves skin/bone/joint health, sleep quality
  • Promotes high IQ in infants if taken during pregnancy
  • Strengthens eye health


Despite being the most nutrient-rich food group on Earth, there is still a lot of confusion and myths around the ways of consuming seafood and its benefits. Let's explore whether those are true or false, one query at a time:

Common confusions about seafoodTrue/FalseExplanation
Pregnant or breastfeeding women should avoid seafoodFALSEPregnant or breastfeeding women are encouraged to consume seafood, as a study shows that children developed in this case have an average IQ of 7.7.
Children shouldn't eat seafoodFALSEThat’s entirely false. The nutrients, minerals, and vitamins present in seafood significantly help children in their physical and mental development.
There are mercury present in seafoodPartially trueIn reality, many popular fish found in the ocean, like salmon, shrimp, and cod, do not contain much mercury. And the ones that do are not really dangerous if consumed in the right amount.



Rising Demand for Seafood Boosting its Global Trade Opportunities

Aquaculture has become an increasing source of seafood, especially between 1996 and 2011. The world's aquaculture grew from 26.7 MT to 63.6 MT during this period. This sector is expected to overtake the capture fisheries production in the coming years, which has already been declining since 2011. Hence, the seafood industry is now reaching heights in every part of the world, when it comes to production, consumption, and trade. The USA is the top importer of seafood, which consumes about 90% of the imported seafood regularly. Now, there are a lot of factors that drive the rising demand for seafood all over the world. Those are as follows:


  • Processed or Ready-to-Cook Seafoods: The working population, who are always running short on time, has inclined more towards those kinds of seafood that don't require much time to prepare. This trend has gained a lot of popularity because of growing innovations in product development. Some of the processed seafood is in the form of canned, smoked, or frozen. 


  • Adoption of Pescetarianism: Some of the most consumed fish (salmon, herring, trout) are rich in Omega-3 fatty acids. These fatty acids are proven to boost heart and brain health. That is why people are now combining it with a vegetarian diet to improve their health conditions. 


  • Health benefits: Overall, seafood provides a lot of protein, vitamins, and fatty acids, which are crucial for having a balanced diet. The demand for 3 sub-types of seafood is being consumed the most, which are fish, molluscs, and crustaceans (species include lobsters, shrimps, and crabs). These have low calories and a lot of minerals like sodium, calcium, iron, and others. 


The health benefits of seafood is only possible because of the nutrients present in different types of seafood. So, let’s look at the nutrient content of some common seafood mentioned below:

Seafood Type
(3 ounces)
Calories (kcal)Total Fat (g)Omega-3’s,
EPA+DHA
(mg)
Saturated Fat
(g)
Sodium
(mg)
Cholesterol
(mg)
Salmon99 to 1803.67 to 11.41383 to 18250.79 to 2.5940 to 74020 to 79
Catfish101 to 1955.05 to 11.3362 to 2901.11 to 2.7983 to 23847 to 60
Clam and Oyster50 to 3330.82 to 19.5226 to 3840.15 to 4.8895 to 68818 to 65
Shrimp60 to 2060.86 to 10.4451 to 1980.09 to 1.7292 to 805107 to 179
Pollock78 to 2430.83 to 13.29343 to 3570.11 to 3.78173 to 45224 to 68
Tuna88 to 1680.70 to 7.8759 to 7330.19 to 1.331 to 34211 to 40
Crab71 to 1320.39 to 6.39143 to 3770.11 to 1.26249 to 91117 to 128
Herring134 to 2237.68 to 15.311181 to 17121.73 to 2.2276 to 74011 to 65



What Seafood Importers Demand from Exporters:

In the highly competitive market of global seafood trades, it is the quality of your seafood that will set you apart from other exporters. Here is what most different types of seafood buyers (like lobster meat buyers, crab meat buyers, or any fresh fish buyers) seek from the suppliers, in terms of the seafood’s quality:


1. Freshness: clear eyers, firm flesh, vibrant colors

2. Odor: mild and ocean-like scents

3. Skin (if present): Shiny and metallic

4. Texture: firm and elastic, free form bruises of discoloration

5. Microbiological testing: free from harmful bacteria (Salmonella)

6. Labeling: accurate species, origin, production method (wild or farmed), expiration dates

7. Traceability: Detailed record of the source

8. Sourcing process: legal and ethical labor

9. Certifications: valid health certificates (FDA Seafood HACCP, FSSAI, etc)



Seafood Types & Other Related Categories in the Global Market

Seafood TypeApplicationKey Characteristics
CrabWater treatment, direct consumptionHard exoskeletons, ten legs
LobsterCulinary uses, biomedical applicationsSegmented bodies, first leg forms large claws
ShrimpPharmaceuticals, direct consumptionLaterally compressed bodies, long antennae
SalmonCulinary uses, pharmaceutical industryAnadromous life cycle, streamlined body
ClamPharmaceutical industry, culinary usesSlightly sweet flavor, filter feeders
CodWastewater treatment, food processingMild flavour, white flesh
ShellfishDietary supplements, direct consumptionHard shell, locomotory organs
TunaHospitality, culinary usesStreamlined, torpedo-shaped body
OysterDirect consumption, glass making (oyster’s shell)Hinged shell, sweet and creamy flavor
ScallopConstruction, culinary usesFan-shaped, deep ridges
BassFood processing, direct consumptionElongated body, two dorsal fins
CatfishAquarium industry, culinary usesScaleless skin, flattened ventral surface
FishPharmaceutical industry, culinary usesStreamlined body shape, covered in scales
MonkfishInsulin production, direct consumptionFlat head, sharp teeth
MusselCosmetic industry, biopharmaceutical industryBluish-black elongated shell, slightly sweet flavor
OctopusCulinary uses, medicinal purposesEight arms, bag-like body
CrustaceansAgriculture industry, cosmeticsSegmented exoskeletons, jointed limbs
HaddockFoodservice, production of smoked fish productsSlightly sweet flavor, flaky white flesh
SardineDirect consumption, dietary supplementsSilvery, elongated bodies
HaliotisDecorative arts, culinary usesEar-shaped shell, meaty texture
AnchoviesFish oil production, nutritional supplementsSmall, longitudinal stripe
CaviarSkincare industry, pharmaceutical industryButtery, salty flavor
MollusksFood supplements, jewellerySoft-bodied animals, slightly chewy taste
EelCulinary uses, cosmetic industryWormlike bodies, no pelvic fin


As a seafood exporter, you need to make sure that you’re including as many varieties of seafood as possible. To scale up, you can also add other related categories that are a processed form of seafood or related to it in some way. Here is the list of items you can add:



Key Market Insights on Seafood Export and Import

The global seafood trade industry is evolving every year with the changing consumer preferences, seafood prices, and stricter regulations. Hence, understanding what the future of global trade for this commodity looks like can help you in strategising your business plan. Here is some of the crucial information about the global seafood market:


Global Market Size  

MetricValue
Market Size (2024)$358.68 billion
Expected Market Size (2033)$837.17 billion
CAGR10.14%

Source: Fortune Business Insights


Top Importing Countries for Seafood (2024):

Country NameTotal shipments
US8,632
China753
Costa Rica448

Source: Volza



How to Find Verified Seafood Buyers & Importers Near Me and Globally?

Whether you want to sell locally in grocery stores, restaurants, or set up a seafood exporting business. Here are a few of the effective ways through which you can reach global and local markets of seafood:


  • B2B platforms: You can sign up on any B2B platforms, such as go4WorldBusiness. This platform lets you sign up for free and send queries to the global verified seafood buyers. You can also connect with buyers through this B2B platform’s community channel. 

  • Trade fairs: Start attending seafood international trade fairs like Japan International Seafood and Technology Expo, China Fisheries and Seafood Expo, and others. These trade shows have a lot of potential for connecting with a market of verified seafood buyers. 

  • Social media sites: You should be making a separate account for exporting business at multiple social media sites, like Instagram and Facebook. Make a digital presence of your business by uploading high-quality images and videos of your seafood. You can also follow and chat with the wholesale seafood buyers online through these sites. 

  • Government and Regulatory Databases: Each country maintains its databases, where you can find a lot of information about the potential buyers. These also provide the information of fellow seafood suppliers, looking at which, you can analyse which variety or processed form of seafood is the most in demand. 



Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs):

1. Who is the biggest consumer of seafood?

China is the world’s biggest consumer of seafood. 


2. Who is the largest importer of seafood?

The USA, followed by China and Costa Rica, are the largest importers of seafood. 


3. What is the most in demand seafood?

Shrimp tops the list of most demanded seafood. 


4. Does India export seafood?

Yes, India exports a lot of frozen shrimp to countries like the USA, China, etc. 


5. What are the main types of seafood exported from India?

Fish, frozen shrimp, cuttlefish, and squid are some of the seafood types that are exported from India. 


6. What is India's rank in global seafood exports?

India stands as the 4th largest exporter of seafood in the world. 


7. Which country is rich in seafood?

The country that is rich in seafood is China. 


8. What's the most expensive seafood?

Bluefin tuna is considered the most expensive seafood in the world because of its fatty flavor and use in high-end food like sushi. 


9. What certifications are required for exporting seafood?

HACCP, ISO certifications, IEC, registration certificate of MPEDA, and FSSAI certification are required when you export seafood. 


10. What are some key trends in the global seafood export market?

The seafood export market is growing nonstop, mainly because of the rising focus on sustainability, the growth of aquaculture, and its health benefits. 


11. What is the seafood HSN code?

0302 is the HSN code for fresh or chilled fish. At the same time, for frozen fish, it is 0303.



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