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Nile Perch & Seafood (Lake Victoria & Coast) — Export Supply

Tanzania controls the largest share of Lake Victoria, the source of Nile perch (Lates niloticus). EU-approved processing plants in Mwanza and Musoma produce fresh chilled and frozen skinless fillets, and the dried swim bladders (fish maw) are a high-value export to Asia.

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Overview

Main markets: EU (Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Spain), Israel, Middle East, Hong Kong & China (fish maw).

Types, grades & specifications

Typical specifications; exact parameters are confirmed per lot on the quotation, inspection report and certificate of analysis.

Type 1 of 3 · 🇹🇿 Tanzania

Nile Perch Fillets (fresh chilled / frozen)

Skinless, boneless white fillets with mild flavour and firm texture.

Sample: $7.00/kg (indicative) Quote this type Order sample

Specifications

Species	Lates niloticus
Sizes	200–500 g, 500–1,000 g, 1–2 kg, 2 kg+
Fresh	0–2 °C, air freight
Frozen	−18 °C, IQF / block
Health certificate	EU-approved establishment

Type 2 of 3 · 🇹🇿 Tanzania

Fish Maw (dried swim bladder)

Dried Nile perch swim bladders graded by size and thickness for Asian markets.

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Specifications

Grades	by weight per piece & thickness
Moisture	≤ 12%
Packing	cartons
Pricing	per grade on request

Type 3 of 3 · 🇹🇿 Tanzania

Octopus & Coastal Seafood

Frozen whole octopus and other coastal seafood from licensed processors.

Sample: $8.00/kg (indicative) Quote this type Order sample

Specifications

Octopus sizes	T1–T8 (by weight)
Frozen −18 °C
Packing	10–20 kg cartons

Producing regions in Tanzania

Region	Notes
Mwanza & Musoma (Lake Victoria)	Nile perch processing plants (EU-approved).
Dar es Salaam, Tanga, Mafia, Kilwa	Octopus, prawns, lobster, reef fish.

Season

Year-round; seasonal fishing closures apply.

Packaging

Fresh fillets: 10–20 kg EPS boxes with ice (air freight)
Frozen: IQF or block, 10 kg cartons (reefer)

Export routes

Sea: Dar es Salaam (TZDAR), Tanga (TZTGT), Mtwara (TZMYW — cashew), Zanzibar (TZZNZ)
Northern Tanzania → Namanga / Holili–Taveta → Nairobi / Mombasa: 1–2 days by road
Air: Julius Nyerere Intl, Dar es Salaam (DAR), Kilimanjaro (JRO), Mwanza (MWZ) — or via Nairobi JKIA

Documents

Commercial invoice & packing list
Certificate of Origin (EAC / SADC / general)
Phytosanitary certificate (TPHPA)
Crop board export permit (cashew, coffee, tea, sisal)
Quality / weight inspection certificate
Mining Commission export permit & valuation (gemstones, gold)
Fish export health certificate (fisheries products)

HS codes: 0304.41 / 0304.89 (fillets) · 0305.72 (fish maw) · 0307.52 (octopus)

Tanzania requires gemstones such as tanzanite to be value-added locally — rough tanzanite exports are restricted, so we supply cut stones from licensed dealers. Raw cashew and some oilseeds are sold through regulated auction systems with export levies; we advise on current rules at quotation.

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