Seafood Import Resources
In-depth guides and resources for seafood importers, distributors, and buyers. Whether you are new to seafood trade or an experienced buyer, these guides will help you make informed decisions.
How to Import Seafood: A Step-by-Step Guide
Everything first-time importers need to know — from choosing a supplier and understanding product specs to documentation, cold chain, and Incoterms.
Seafood Supply Chain Explained: Ocean to Plate
How the frozen seafood supply chain works — sourcing, processing, cold storage, export logistics, reefer containers, and last-mile delivery.
Seafood Certifications Guide for Importers
A comprehensive guide to international seafood certifications: HACCP, BRC, ISO 22000, GMP, EU Approval, FDA, Halal, MSC, ASC, and BAP.
Top Seafood Exports from Southeast Asia
An overview of the Southeast Asian seafood export industry — Thailand and Indonesia's key species, production volumes, and why the region leads global trade.
Southeast Asia
Thailand
Indonesia
Private Label Seafood: Launch Your Own Brand
How to create your own seafood brand — MOQ requirements, packaging options, labeling regulations, development timelines, and choosing a manufacturing partner.
Private Label
OEM
Own Brand
Frozen Shrimp Buyer Guide: Sizes, Grades & Specifications
Everything importers need to know about frozen shrimp — vannamei vs black tiger, size counts (8/12 to 200/300), glazing allowance, IQF vs block frozen, and how to read a spec sheet.
Seafood Import Payment Terms & Incoterms Explained
FOB vs CIF, T/T vs L/C, DAP vs DDP — a plain-English guide to every payment term and Incoterm used in frozen seafood trade, with recommendations for first-time buyers.
Southeast Asia
Thailand
Indonesia