Pelagic · Wild-caught
Atlantic horse mackerel
Trachurus trachurus
Atlantic horse mackerel caught as a seasonal pelagic fishery in autumn, traded frozen whole round, mainly for Asian and African markets.
Typical formats:Whole round · Frozen · Frozen blocks
Catch and area
Caught by purse seine and trawl off western Norway and in the North Sea in autumn; volumes vary strongly from year to year.
Season
- Jan: out of season
- Feb: out of season
- Mar: out of season
- Apr: out of season
- May: out of season
- Jun: out of season
- Jul: out of season
- Aug: out of season
- Sep: in season
- Oct: in season
- Nov: in season
- Dec: out of season
Sep–Nov
Formats and condition
Frozen whole round, graded by size; frozen blocks.
Typical packaging
Frozen in cartons of around 20 kg.
Typical uses
Retail and food service in Japan, Korea and West Africa; processing.
Typical specifications – confirmed per quotation
| Specification | Typical |
|---|---|
| Category | Pelagic |
| Origin | Wild-caught |
| Formats | Whole round · Frozen · Frozen blocks |
| Season | Sep–Nov |
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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