Red Snapper
Lutjanus malabaricus · Heera
Red Snapper (Heera) is a red-skinned snapper. We list it whole round, headed & gutted (HGT) or as fillets, in the size grades and packing shown below.
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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 red snapper supply from Pakistan
Red snapper is listed here as Lutjanus malabaricus, the Malabar blood snapper, known locally in Pakistan as Heera. The name red snapper is used for several Lutjanus species around the world, including a different Atlantic species in the United States.
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
- 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
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 red snapper quotation request
Send these details so our team can check availability and prepare a quotation for your order.
- 1
Product form
Whole round, headed and gutted (HGT) or fillets. For fillets, give your skin and bone requirement.
- 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.
Red Snapper buying questions
Which species is sold as red snapper here?
This product is listed as Lutjanus malabaricus. Some import markets only allow one species to be labelled red snapper, so check your labelling rules and include the scientific name in your enquiry.
What is the minimum order and price for red snapper?
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 red snapper with other species, forms and packing on our Frozen Fish Exporter in Pakistan page.
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