Frozen Seabass (Lateolabrax japonicus)
Farm raised Japanese seabass from Baijiao Zhuhai. Whole round GGS and boneless fillets, IQF, EU plant 4404/02003, 20 MT per day fillet capacity.
What This Product Is
Seabass (Lateolabrax japonicus), sold internationally as Japanese seabass, Suzuki or sea perch, is the core species of our factory. We are located in Baijiao, Doumen District, Zhuhai, the region that supplies over 80% of China's sea bass production from more than 50,000 acres of farming area and an annual output of nearly 160,000 MT. Live fish move from the farm to our processing line within 10 to 30 hours, which is the single biggest reason our fillets hold firm texture on arrival.
- HACCP
- BAP
- ISO
- FDA registered
- EU approved plant 4404/02003
- Russia veterinary approved
Why Buyers Choose This Product
Brackish water from the Pearl River system and the South China Sea gives a clean flavour with no muddy note
Live haul of 10 to 30 hours from pond to line keeps raw material fresh before freezing
Processing capacity of 20 MT per day on IQF fillets and 60 MT per day on whole round and GGS supports annual contracts
EU approved plant code 4404/02003 plus FDA registration and Russian veterinary approval opens most export markets from one supplier
Glazing is set to your specification between 5% and 25% so landed cost per kilo of net fish is predictable
Application Scenarios
- Supermarket frozen counters selling whole round or GGS seabass
- Restaurant and hotel kitchens steaming whole fish for Asian menus
- Meal kit and ready meal producers portioning boneless fillets
- Importers blending mixed containers across several whitefish species
- Private label seafood brands needing a stable year round base fish
Who It Is For
- Importers and distributors serving EU, UK, Russia, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the Middle East
- Supermarket chains running private label frozen fish programmes
- Foodservice operators with fixed portion cost targets
- Seafood brands that need EU and Russia eligible origin documents
What Goes Wrong Without It
- Supply gaps when a single trading agent cannot hold size grading across a full season
- Inconsistent fillet weights that break portion cost control in foodservice
- Rejected shipments caused by plant codes that are not registered for the destination market
- Hidden glazing that makes quoted prices impossible to compare between suppliers
- Slow response on documentation when health certificates and traceability reports are needed at short notice
Technical Features
- IQF individual quick freezing and block or tray options
- Whole round, GGS, boneless fillet skin on or skinless, slices and flower cut from one plant
- Belly off and pin bone removed fillets in ounce or gram grading
- Liquid nitrogen tunnel available for fast freezing at -196 C
- Cold chain held at -18 C or below through storage and loading
Full Specification Table
Every figure below comes from our own production specification. Anything not listed is available on request.
| Species | Lateolabrax japonicus |
|---|---|
| Common Names | Japanese seabass, Suzuki, sea perch, Chinese seabass |
| Origin | Baijiao Town, Doumen District, Zhuhai, China |
| Farming Method | Brackish water aquaculture |
| Product Forms | Whole round, GGS, fillet skin on or skinless, slice, land frozen |
| Whole Fish Sizes | 400-600g, 600-800g, 800-1000g, 1-1.5kg, 1.5-2kg |
| Fillet Sizes | 80-120g, 120-160g, 160-200g, 200-300g; 5/7oz, 7/9oz, 9/11oz |
| Glazing | 5% to 25% adjustable |
| Freezing | IQF, block, tray |
| Storage Temperature | -18 C or below |
| Shelf Life | 24 months |
| Packing | Polybag inner, carton outer, or bulk 5kg / 10kg per carton |
| Capacity | IQF fillets 20 MT/day, block and tray 20 MT/day, whole round and GGS 60 MT/day |
| MOQ | 1 x 20ft FCL |
| Lead Time | 20 to 35 days depending on product form |
| Payment | TT or LC at sight |
Materials
- Farm raised Lateolabrax japonicus from registered brackish water ponds in Zhuhai
- Potable water and food grade glazing only
- Food grade polybag, vacuum film and export carton
Quality Control
- In-house QC team inspects every production batch before packing
- Third party inspection such as SGS can be arranged before shipment
- Pre-shipment inspection photos and reports are sent for buyer approval
- Metal detection and microbiological control on export batches
- Full traceability records from farming pond to export carton
How This Product Is Made
- Live haul from farm to plant within 10 to 30 hours
- Reception grading and washing
- Gutting gilling and scaling or filleting
- Trimming, belly off and pin bone removal
- IQF or liquid nitrogen freezing
- Glazing to agreed percentage
- Metal detection
- Weighing and packing
- Cold storage at -18 C
- Container loading under cold chain
Customization Options
- Private label and OEM retail artwork
- Bulk master carton, retail printed bag, IWP or IVP vacuum pack
- Custom portion sizes and carton artwork
- Adjustable glazing percentage
- Mixed container loading with barramundi, red drum fish, tilapia or brown croaker
Use Guide
- Keep the product at -18 C or below until preparation and do not refreeze after thawing
- Thaw overnight under refrigeration rather than in standing water to protect texture
- Whole round and GGS sizes of 600 to 800g suit whole fish steaming for two portions
- Fillets of 120 to 160g fit standard single serve plates in foodservice
- Drain thawed fillets before cooking so glaze water does not dilute sauce
How It Compares With Other Options
| European seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax) | Asian seabass from Zhuhai lands at a lower cost per kilo and is available in larger fillet sizes, while European seabass is mostly traded in small whole fish grades |
|---|---|
| Barramundi (Lates calcarifer) | Barramundi grows to larger fillet weights and suits portioned retail packs, while Lateolabrax japonicus holds a finer flake that suits whole fish steaming |
| Wild caught whitefish | Farm raised seabass gives predictable size grading and year round volume that wild landings cannot guarantee |
More Views of This Product
Photographs taken on our own line and at our own farms in Zhuhai.
Frozen Seabass (Lateolabrax japonicus) FAQ
What is your minimum order quantity
Standard MOQ is 1 x 20ft FCL. Mixed container loading with barramundi, red drum fish, tilapia or brown croaker is available.
Can you ship directly to the EU and Russia
Yes. Our plant code 4404/02003 is an EU approved establishment and we are registered with the Russian veterinary authority.
What is the production lead time
Production lead time is 20 to 35 days after order confirmation depending on the product form.
How much glazing do you apply
Glazing is set between 5% and 25% to your written instruction and is stated on the label and the packing list.
Do you support private label
Yes. We produce OEM retail packaging with your barcode and artwork for supermarket and e-commerce brands.
How do you guarantee traceability
Every batch carries records from the registered farming pond through processing to the export carton, and the farms are registered with China Customs.
What payment terms do you accept
TT or LC at sight.
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