Who buys frozen fish in Hanoi
Buyer sectors in Hanoi relevant to frozen fish: Indian HORECA.
- Trade hub: Long Bien wholesale market (VERIFIED)
- Trade hub: Dong Xuan wholesale market (ASSUMPTION)
- Trade hub: Ninh Hiep textile market (ASSUMPTION)
- Trade hub: Thang Long Industrial Park (ASSUMPTION)
Buyer-sector notes are our market assessment; wholesale market names are checked where marked in our data.
Frozen Fish for Hanoi buyers: typical specification
| Parameter | Typical export value |
|---|---|
| Form | Whole round, gutted, or HGT; block or IQF (typical) |
| Size grading | Per species, e.g. ribbonfish 200-300 / 300-500 / 500 g up; pomfret 4-6 / 6-8 pcs/kg (typical) |
| Glaze | 5-10% (typical) |
| Storage | -18 °C or colder |
| Histamine (scombroid species) | Within destination limits (EU ≤ 100-200 mg/kg sampling plan) (typical) |
Agreed per contract and confirmed by lab report or pre-shipment inspection.
Frequently asked questions
How long does frozen fish take to reach Hanoi from India?
About 11-16 days at sea from Jawaharlal Nehru Port (Nhava Sheva) to Ho Chi Minh City, plus inland and clearance time (estimate).
Where are the wholesale markets for imported food and goods in Hanoi?
Long Bien wholesale market (VERIFIED); Dong Xuan wholesale market (ASSUMPTION); Ninh Hiep textile market (ASSUMPTION).
Can you deliver frozen fish door-to-door in Hanoi?
Yes on DAP terms through partner forwarders, provided the importer of record in Vietnam handles customs clearance.
Which frozen fish species do you supply?
Ribbonfish, croaker, Indian mackerel, sardine, pomfret, reef cod, seer fish, barracuda and threadfin bream, subject to seasonal availability.
Is there a fishing ban season in India?
Yes, an annual monsoon fishing ban applies on each coast (roughly June-July on the west coast), so shipments are planned around it.
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Frozen Fish for Hanoi: request a quote
Quantity, grade and delivery terms are enough to start.