Are you confused by the different options for frozen tilapia? Choosing the wrong specifications can lead to poor sales and wasted inventory.

We make the process simple.

When buying frozen tilapia whole round, you must know your market's preferred size, the best freezing method (IQF or BQF), and the ideal glazing percentage. These choices directly impact product quality, customer appeal, and your overall profitability.

I speak with tilapia importers every day. A successful African client built his entire business by understanding that the small details make a big difference.

He knows that "tilapia whole round" is not just one product but a category with many options.

Let's break down these options so you can confidently choose and build a stronger business.

Which tilapia whole round size is best for your customers?

Ordering the wrong fish size can lead to stock that sits in your warehouse.

Customers have specific ideas about what they want to cook.

We offer a full range to meet every need.

The best size depends on the end-user. Smaller sizes (100-300g) are great for individual meals, and medium sizes (300-500g) are perfect for families. Larger fish (500g+) are ideal for restaurants or cutting into smaller pieces.

At Yanghua Fishery, consistent sizing is a promise we keep. An importer must trust that when they order a carton of 300-500g fish, that is precisely what they will receive.

Our careful, electronic grading process ensures this reliability. This trust is the foundation of a good partnership.

We offer an extensive range of sizes because we know that a market in one country may prefer small, portion-sized fish.

In contrast, another market demands large fish for family celebrations.

Understanding these options is the first step to ordering the perfect product for your specific customers.

A Guide to Our Sizes:

• Small (100-300g): These are perfect for quick-service restaurants or customers looking for a single-serving meal. They are convenient and cook very fast.
• Medium (300-500g): This is our most popular "plate-size" fish. It is the go-to choice for family dinners and has the broadest appeal in most retail markets.
• Large (500-800g): These fish are excellent for bigger families or those who want to prepare fish steaks. Restaurants also like this size for creating impressive main courses.
• Jumbo (800g and up): Our largest tilapia are considered a premium product. They are sought after by high-end hotels and caterers who want to make a statement with their seafood dishes.

IQF or BQF: which freezing method should you choose for your tilapia?

Are you confused by freezing terms like IQF and BQF? Your choice affects product quality, customer use, and cost.

We offer both methods to match your specific business needs.

IQF (Individually Quick Frozen) is best for retail customers needing a single fish. BQF (Block Quick Frozen) is more cost-effective for bulk use and offers excellent protection, making it ideal for wholesalers or long-term storage.

The freezing method is a critical decision. It impacts everything from shipping costs to the final customer's kitchen experience.

I always discuss this in detail with my clients to ensure they get exactly what they need. IQF and BQF are excellent freezing methods but serve different purposes.

At Yanghua Fishery, we have the advanced technology and expertise to provide both so you can have the perfect product for your distribution channel.

What is IQF (Individually Quick Frozen)?

In the IQF process, each tilapia whole round is frozen separately by a blast of cold air before it is packed into the carton.

The primary benefit is convenience for the end-user.

A restaurant or home cook can open a carton and take out just one or two fish, leaving the rest perfectly frozen.

This is the ideal choice for supermarket freezers and retail packs.

What is BQF (Block Quick Frozen)?

With BQF, the tilapia are neatly placed into a metal pan, water is added, and the entire pan is frozen into a solid block.

This solid block of ice acts as a powerful protective shield around the fish. It is the best method for preventing dehydration (freezer burn) during long sea journeys.

BQF is often more economical and is the preferred choice for wholesalers selling in wet markets or for food service clients using the entire box at once.

How do your packaging and glazing choices affect your tilapia?

Understanding glazing and packaging is key to controlling costs and getting the expected quality. We provide complete transparency and control.

Glazing is a thin layer of protective ice. The percentage reflects the net weight of fish you get. For example, 90% glazing means you receive 90% fish and 10% protective ice, a choice you make to balance cost and quality.

This is a topic I always discuss openly with my clients because honesty is crucial for a long-term partnership.

Glazing is not a way to add weight but a necessary technique to protect the fish. This ice shield stops the fish from drying out and getting freezer burn during its long journey.

The important thing is that you, the importer, get to choose the right balance. We can provide any glazing level your business requires, from 100% net weight to 80%.

This customization ensures you can calculate your actual cost per kilogram of fish and price your product accurately in your market for healthy profits.

Your packaging choices, like printed bags or plain cartons, further customize your brand's product.

How do we guarantee reliable delivery and provide real solutions for your business?

Worried about production delays and shipping problems? These issues can stop your business and lose customers.

Our streamlined process and partnership approach ensures reliable delivery and real solutions.

We ensure timely delivery through efficient production planning and strong logistics partnerships. Our solution is to act as your partner, offering flexible options, transparent communication, and consistent quality to help your business grow reliably and without surprises.

A container of fish arriving late can cause enormous problems for an importer. I know this very well. That is why we focus so much on reliability and clear communication.

Our job is not finished when the fish leaves our factory; it is finished when your container arrives safely at your port. Our standard production time is to ship within 3 to 4 weeks after we confirm your order details and packaging design.

Our large production capacity ensures we can handle large, consistent orders without delays.

We also have powerful relationships with all the major shipping lines, which helps us secure vessel space and manage all the documentation smoothly for you.

But providing solutions means more than just logistics. A true partner helps you solve business problems.

My clients see me as their expert on the ground here in China. They ask me for advice on market trends, new packaging ideas, or the best way to mix a container with different fish sizes to test a new area. This partnership is our real solution.

We offer the flexibility to create the exact product you need, the expertise to guide your choices, and the honesty to be a partner you can trust for many years. This is how we help you grow.

Conclusion

We provide a full range of customizable frozen tilapia whole-round options. More importantly, we offer a reliable, transparent partnership to help you get the exact product your business needs to succeed.