Indian Mackerel (Bangra)
Rastrelliger kanagurta · Bangra / Mackerel
Indian Mackerel, known locally as Bangra, is an oily pelagic fish. We list it whole round, headed & gutted (HGT) or as fillet, in the size grades and packing shown below.
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Origin
Pakistan
Availability
Seasonal catch
HS Code
0303
MOQ
Minimum order quantity depends on the species, specifications and shipment arrangement. Contact us to confirm.
Frozen Indian mackerel (Bangra) supply from Pakistan
Indian mackerel is listed here as Rastrelliger kanagurta, an oily pelagic fish from the mackerel family, known locally in Pakistan as Bangra. It is a different fish from Spanish mackerel (Sair) and King Fish (Surmai), which have their own product pages.
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)
- Fillet
Packing Options
- 10kg Master Carton
- IQF
- Block Frozen
- Custom Packing Available
Available Sizes
Specifications
grade
Premium Grade (Export Quality)
storage Temp
-18°C
shelf Life
18 months frozen
packing
Block Frozen / IQF
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 Indian mackerel quotation request
Send these details so our team can check availability and prepare a quotation for your order.
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Product form
Whole round, headed and gutted (HGT) or fillet.
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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.
- 3
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.
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Packing requirement
Carton or pack size, any inner packing (for example interleaved sheets or individual wrapping), and the labelling your market requires.
- 5
Glazing and net weight
The glaze percentage your market accepts and whether weights should be declared net of glaze.
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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.
Indian Mackerel (Bangra) buying questions
Is Bangra the same as Indian mackerel?
Bangra is the local name used in Pakistan for Indian mackerel. This product is listed as Rastrelliger kanagurta. If your market uses another trade name, include the scientific name in your enquiry and we will confirm the species before quoting.
When can Indian mackerel be shipped?
Indian mackerel is listed as a seasonal catch. Send your preferred shipment window with your enquiry and our team will confirm availability for that period.
What is the minimum order and price for Indian mackerel?
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 Indian mackerel with other species, forms and packing on our Frozen Fish Exporter in Pakistan page.
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