High-quality Catfish (Arius maculatus), a hardy and flavorful species prized for its mild taste, firm texture, and affordability. We specialize in providing fresh, frozen, and value-added catfish products to seafood processors, restaurants, and retail markets worldwide.
The Catfish is a well-known creature easily recognized by its whisker-like fleshy barbels. Researchers place these fish in the taxonomic order Siluriformes. Scientists recognize over 30 different families within the group, with thousands of different species and more still being discovered. Read on to learn about the Catfish.
Though these fish vary dramatically in size, color, and shape, you will likely recognize one when you see it. They have several long, fleshy growths near their mouths, which look like cat whiskers, which researchers call “barbels.”
You can find these fish in an incredibly wide range of sizes. Some measure just a few inches in length, while others surpass eight feet long or more.
1. Fresh Catfish
🔹 Whole Round – Iced, 500g–3kg sizes
🔹 H&G (Headless & Gutted) – Ready for grilling or curries
🔹 Filleted – Skinless/boneless cuts
2. Frozen Catfish
🔹 IQF Whole – Individually quick-frozen
🔹 IQF Fillets – Portion-controlled for food service
🔹 Block Frozen – For further processing
3. Value-Added Products
🔹 Marinated – Cajun-spiced, Asian-style (sweet & sour), or grilled
🔹 Breaded/Fried – Ready-to-cook fillets
🔹 Minced – For fish cakes, surimi, or stuffing
🔹 Small: 500g–1kg (ideal for whole frying)
🔹 Medium: 1–2kg (restaurant preference)
🔹 Large: 2–3kg (filleting & processing)
🔹Restaurants & Caterers – For grilling, frying, or stews
🔹 Seafood Processors – For surimi, fish balls, and frozen products
🔹 Retail & Supermarkets – Consumer-ready packs
🔹 Export Markets – Middle East, Africa, Southeast Asia
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