Croaker
Otolithes ruber, Johnius spp. · Mushka / Dhotar
Croaker (Mushka / Dhotar) is listed as Otolithes ruber and Johnius species. We list it whole round, headed & gutted (HGT) or as fillets, in the size grades and packing shown below.
Compare this species with the rest of the range on our Frozen Fish Exporter in Pakistan page
Origin
Arabian Sea, Pakistan
Availability
Year-round
HS Code
0303
MOQ
Minimum order quantity depends on the species, specifications and shipment arrangement. Contact us to confirm.
Frozen croaker supply from Pakistan
Croaker is listed here under two names, Otolithes ruber (the tigertooth croaker) and Johnius species, both from the croaker and drum family. Mushka and Dhotar are its local names in Pakistan. Silver croaker (Bhola) is a different species and has its own product page.
Sea Star Impex is a Karachi-based exporter. We source fish in Pakistan and have it graded, packed and frozen to the agreed order specification, with export documents issued in Sea Star Impex's name.
Processing Types
- Whole Round (WR)
- Headed & Gutted (HGT)
- Fillets
Packing Options
- 10kg Master Carton
- 20kg Bulk Carton
Available Sizes
Specifications
glazing
10-15%
storage Temp
-18°C or below
shelf Life
24 months frozen
packing
IQF / Block Frozen
Container Capacity (general guidance): 20ft Reefer: ~10-12 MT · 40ft Reefer: ~20-24 MT (varies by product density & packing). Contact us for an exact loading calculation based on your order.
What to include in your croaker quotation request
Send these details so our team can check availability and prepare a quotation for your order.
- 1
Species
The scientific name your buyers or import rules require. More than one species is traded under this name, so we confirm the species before quoting.
- 2
Product form
Whole round, headed and gutted (HGT) or fillets. For fillets, give your skin and bone requirement.
- 3
Size grade
The size grade you need and whether it is measured per whole fish or per piece. We confirm which grades are available for your order.
- 4
Freezing requirement
The freezing style your market requires, such as individually quick frozen (IQF) or block frozen. We confirm whether it can be supplied before quoting.
- 5
Packing requirement
Carton or pack size, any inner packing (for example interleaved sheets or individual wrapping), and the labelling your market requires.
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Quantity, schedule and destination
Total volume, whether it is a one-off or repeat order, your preferred shipment window, and the destination country and port.
Croaker buying questions
Which species is supplied as croaker?
This product is listed as Otolithes ruber and Johnius species. Trade names differ between markets, so include the scientific name your buyers require and we will confirm the species before quoting.
What is the minimum order and price for croaker?
Minimum order quantity depends on the species, specifications and shipment arrangement. Contact us to confirm. Price depends on the form, size grade, freezing and packing, quantity and destination, so it is confirmed in your quotation.
Related species
Compare croaker with other species, forms and packing on our Frozen Fish Exporter in Pakistan page.
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