King Fish
Scomberomorus commerson · Surmai
King Fish (Surmai), Scomberomorus commerson, is a large mackerel species. We list it whole round, as steaks or as fillets, in the size grades and packing shown below.
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Origin
Arabian Sea, Pakistan
Availability
Seasonal catch
HS Code
0303
MOQ
Minimum order quantity depends on the species, specifications and shipment arrangement. Contact us to confirm.
Frozen king fish (Surmai) supply from Pakistan
King fish is listed here as Scomberomorus commerson, the narrow-barred Spanish mackerel, known locally as Surmai. In the United States the name king mackerel refers to a different species. Spanish mackerel (Sair) and Indian mackerel (Bangra) 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)
- Steaks
- Fillets
Packing Options
- Individual Vacuum Pack
- 10kg Master Carton
Available Sizes
Specifications
glazing
10-15%
storage Temp
-18°C or below
shelf Life
18 months frozen
packing
IQF / Vacuum / Steaks
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 king fish quotation request
Send these details so our team can check availability and prepare a quotation for your order.
- 1
Product form
Whole round, steaks or fillets. For steaks, give the thickness or piece weight you need.
- 2
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.
- 4
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.
King Fish buying questions
Is king fish the same as Surmai or seer fish?
Surmai is the local name for this fish, and seer fish is used in some markets. This product is listed as Scomberomorus commerson. Include the scientific name your buyers require and we will confirm the species before quoting.
When can king fish be shipped?
King fish 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 king fish?
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 king fish with other species, forms and packing on our Frozen Fish Exporter in Pakistan page.
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