A IQF Big Eye Scad

Within the global frozen seafood supply chain, Big Eye Scad (Selar crumenophthalmus) stands out as a commercially significant species, prized for its consistent availability and processing-friendly characteristics. Marketed under aliases such as Bigeye Scad, Goggle-eye, and Purse-eyed Scad, this fish is harvested extensively across tropical and subtropical zones, including the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific basins. In Chinese waters, it represents a major catch component, particularly in the southern and eastern coastal regions, where it supports a substantial portion of the local fishing economy.

From a processing standpoint, Big Eye Scad offers several operational advantages. Its body form is moderately compressed, with a clean, uniform shape that facilitates efficient grading and cutting. The species typically reaches around 30 centimetres in length, and its flesh-to-bone ratio is favourable for high-yield production. The flesh itself is medium-firm, with moderate oil content, making it suitable for a variety of secondary processing applications-including canning, marinating, drying, and portion-pack production. Importantly, the fish holds its shape well under mechanical handling, reducing breakage during processing lines.

Our Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) processing method is specifically designed to meet the demands of high-volume industrial users. By subjecting each fish to ultra-rapid freezing immediately after sorting, we eliminate the risk of tissue damage caused by large ice crystal formation. This translates into a product that retains its structural integrity and moisture content throughout frozen storage. The IQF format also offers significant logistical benefits over block-frozen equivalents: end-users can extract exact quantities as needed, eliminating the need for batch thawing and minimising product give-away. This feature is particularly valuable for portion-control operations, ready-meal manufacturers, and export consolidators who require precision in inventory management.

For commercial buyers, our IQF Big Eye Scad is available in a comprehensive range of size grades, from 100–150g to 400–600g per fish, corresponding to approximately 2 to 12 pieces per kilogram. This grading flexibility allows buyers to select the most appropriate specification for their intended end-use-whether for whole-fish presentations, fillet production, or further value-added processing. Standard export packaging is in 10‑kilogram cartons, with a frozen shelf life of 24 months under proper storage conditions, ensuring extended supply chain reliability.

Our primary export destinations include Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and the Philippines, where our product is favoured by canneries, processing plants, and wholesale distributors for its consistent size grading, dependable frozen performance, and competitive cost structure. With a proven track record in meeting the stringent requirements of industrial seafood buyers, our IQF Big Eye Scad represents a practical, cost-effective, and operationally efficient solution for the B2B frozen seafood market.