Scientific name
Pampus argenteus
Also known as
White pomfret, Zubaidi, Paplet
Main origins
India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Kuwait
Main season
September to December (India)
Overview
About silver pomfret
Silver pomfret is a wild caught fish of coastal waters with soft, sandy bottoms. Its firm, white and finely textured flesh has a mild flavour, and it is almost always sold whole.
Larger fish command much higher prices, so accurate size grading is essential. India’s Gujarat coast, especially Veraval and Porbandar, is a major source, alongside Pakistan, Bangladesh and the northern Gulf.
Key points
- Wild caught
- Sold whole round
- Individually wrapped (IWP)
- Graded by grams per piece
Origins
Where it comes from
India
Gujarat (Veraval and Porbandar) and Maharashtra are the main landing centres.
Pakistan and Bangladesh
Important producers for regional and export markets. Known as Rupchanda in Bangladesh.
Kuwait and the northern Gulf
Kuwait’s national favourite, from a stock shared with Iraq and Iran.
Available origins vary through the year. Contact us for current availability.
Specifications
Available formats
| Product form | Whole round |
| Sizes (g per piece) | 100/200, 200/300, 300/400, 400/500, 500/600, 600/700, 700/800, 800/900, 900/1000, 1000 up |
| Freezing | IQF and individually wrapped (IWP). Around 10% glaze (90% net weight) on request |
| Packing | 10 kg master cartons. 20 kg cartons available |
| Season | India September to December. Kuwait’s main seasons are April to May and September to October, with a 45 day spawning closure |
| Certifications | HACCP, EU approved plants, Halal |
Silver pomfret is a different species from black pomfret (Parastromateus niger) and Chinese pomfret (Pampus chinensis). Specifications are typical for the trade and vary by origin and supplier. We source to your exact requirements.
Interested in silver pomfret?
Send us your specification, volumes and destination and we will come back to you with suitable offers.