Pelagic · Wild-caught
Blue whiting
Micromesistius poutassou
A small cod-like pelagic fish caught in very large volumes west of the British Isles and in the Norwegian Sea. Buyers ask for it mainly as raw material for fishmeal and oil, and increasingly for surimi and food products.
Typical formats:Whole round · Frozen · Frozen blocks · Meal
Catch and area
Caught by pelagic trawl, mainly in late winter and spring, and landed at industrial plants.
Season
- Jan: in season
- Feb: in season
- Mar: in season
- Apr: in season
- May: in season
- Jun: out of season
- Jul: out of season
- Aug: out of season
- Sep: out of season
- Oct: out of season
- Nov: out of season
- Dec: out of season
Jan–May
Formats and condition
Frozen whole round and blocks for processing; meal and oil.
Typical uses
Fishmeal and fish oil, surimi and minced-fish products.
Typical specifications – confirmed per quotation
| Specification | Typical |
|---|---|
| Category | Pelagic |
| Origin | Wild-caught |
| Formats | Whole round · Frozen · Frozen blocks · Meal |
| Season | Jan–May |
These are typical trade formats and seasons, not a promise of availability. Exact specifications, grades, volumes and terms are confirmed in each quotation.
Availability, specifications, grades, packaging and delivery are confirmed in each quotation. Nothing on this page is a promise of stock or lead time.
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