Tuna
Thunnus albacares, Katsuwonus pelamis · Dawan / Aylamay
Tuna (Dawan / Aylamay) is listed as yellowfin and skipjack. We list it whole round, as loins or as saku blocks, 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 tuna supply from Pakistan
Tuna is listed here as two species: yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares), known locally as Dawan, and skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis). The forms are whole round, loins and saku blocks, which are even rectangular blocks cut from the loin.
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)
- Loins
- Saku Blocks
Packing Options
- Individual Vacuum Pack
- 20kg Master Carton
Available Sizes
Specifications
glazing
Vacuum sealed (no glazing)
storage Temp
-18°C or below (super-frozen option available)
shelf Life
24 months frozen
packing
Vacuum / Loins / Saku
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 tuna quotation request
Send these details so our team can check availability and prepare a quotation for your order.
- 1
Species
Yellowfin or skipjack. Name the species your buyers require.
- 2
Product form
Whole round, loins or saku blocks. For loins and saku, give your skin, bloodline and trim requirement.
- 3
Grade and use
The grade your market requires and whether the fish is for cooking, canning or raw consumption. We confirm whether that grade can be supplied before quoting.
- 4
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.
- 5
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.
- 6
Packing requirement
Carton or pack size, any inner packing (for example interleaved sheets or individual wrapping), and the labelling your market requires.
- 7
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.
Tuna buying questions
Can tuna be supplied for sashimi?
Tell us if the tuna is for raw consumption and which grade and freezing standard your market requires. We confirm whether that specification can be supplied before quoting.
What is the minimum order and price for tuna?
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 tuna with other species, forms and packing on our Frozen Fish Exporter in Pakistan page.

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