Scientific name
Scomberomorus commerson
Also known as
Kingfish, Kanad, Surmai, Vanjaram
Main origins
Oman, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
Closed season
Oman, 15 August to 15 October
Overview
About king mackerel
Narrow barred Spanish mackerel, known in the trade as seer fish or kingfish, is a large migratory species of the Indian Ocean and western Pacific. It is caught by gillnet, troll and line and commonly reaches around 120 cm.
Its firm, white to pinkish flesh has very few bones, which makes it a premium fish for steaks. It is the most valuable finfish in Oman and a favourite across the GCC, India and Pakistan.
Key points
- Wild caught
- Whole, gutted, steaks and fillets
- Fresh to the Gulf, frozen worldwide
- Halal certificates available
Origins
Where it comes from
Oman and the Gulf
Oman, Yemen, the UAE and Saudi Arabia supply fresh and frozen kingfish across the region.
India and Pakistan
Landed in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Gujarat and Maharashtra, and along the coast of Pakistan.
Sri Lanka and South East Asia
Sri Lanka, Indonesia and Vietnam add supply through the year.
Available origins vary through the year. Contact us for current availability.
Specifications
Available formats
| Product forms | Whole round, head on gutted, steaks and fillets |
| Whole round sizes (g per piece) | 300/500, 500/1000, 1000/2000, 2000/3000, 3000/5000, 5000/7000, 7000/10000, 10000 up |
| Head on gutted sizes (kg per piece) | 5/10, 10/15, 15/20, 20/25, 25 up |
| Freezing | IQF or individually wrapped (IWP). Steaks block frozen or IQF |
| Packing | 1 × 20 kg or 1 × 25 kg cartons. Fresh fish shipped on ice |
| Season | Oman closes kingfish fishing and trade from 15 August to 15 October. Bahrain bans net fishing in the same period |
| Certifications | HACCP, EU and US FDA approved plants, Halal |
Specifications are typical for the trade and vary by origin and supplier. We source to your exact requirements.
Interested in king mackerel?
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