Export Industry Knowledge of Frozen Golden Pompano
1. Product & Basic Trade Info
Latin Name: Trachinotus ovatus(卵形鲳鲹) HS Code: 0303.89(冻整鱼,养殖) Key Features: Farm-raised only in China; tender, boneless, mild-sweet flesh; high protein (18%–22%), low fat, rich in omega-3. Main Specs:
Size: 200–300g, 300–400g, 400–500g, 500–600g (most popular: 300–500g)
Glazing: 10%–30% (customizable)
Packing: 10kg/15kg/20kg per export carton (inner PE bag; IWP/IVP available)
Shelf Life: 24 months at -18°C
2. China's Production & Processing
2.1 Core Production Areas (90%+ of global supply)
Hainan: No.1 producer (45%–50% of China's total); year-round warm waters, deep-sea cage farming
Guangdong: 35%–40%; Zhanjiang/Maoming as hubs; mature processing & export infrastructure
Guangxi: 10%–15%; Beibu Gulf; focused on ASEAN market
2.2 Standard Processing (IQF mainstream)
Flow: Harvest → Sorting → Cleaning → Grading → IQF (-40°C) → Glazing → Packaging → Cold Storage (-18°C) Critical Points: IQF preserves texture/nutrition; glazing prevents freezer burn; HACCP/ISO22000 mandatory.
3. Global Export Market & Demand
3.1 Export Volume & Value (2024)
Total Export: ~185,000 tons, USD 5.2 billion; YoY +23% (volume), +41% (value)
2025 (Jan–May): +12.8% YoY; ASEAN & North America fastest-growing
3.2 Key Destinations & Shares
ASEAN (55%): Vietnam (28.4%), Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines; RCEP tariff benefits (0%–5%)
North America (32%): USA (19.7%), Canada (12.3%); demand for boneless, healthy seafood
EU/Middle East (13%): UK, Israel, UAE; premium for 600g+ size
3.3 FOB Price (2025, 300–500g, IQF, 20% glaze)
Standard: USD 3.2–3.8/kg
Premium (BAP-certified/RAS): USD 4.8+/kg
Large size (700g+): +15%–20%
4. Certification, Documentation & Compliance
4.1 Mandatory Certifications
HACCP: Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points
ISO22000: Food safety management
BAP (Best Aquaculture Practices): For North America/EU premium markets
4.2 Essential Export Documents
Basic: Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Contract
Food Safety: Health Certificate (CIQ), Sanitary Certificate
Origin: CO (general), Form E (ASEAN/RCEP, tariff 0%–5%), Form A (EU)
Others: SGS/POVC quality report, FDA registration (USA), SFA permit (Singapore)
