Frozen Bonito Tuna Whole Round (Euthynnus affinis) - Vietnam Supplier

Frozen Bonito Tuna Whole Round (Euthynnus affinis) is a high-demand pelagic fish widely used in seafood processing, canning, and food service industries. Known as bonito tuna, kawakawa, or ngừ bông, this species features firm, oily flesh and a rich sea flavor, making it an excellent raw material for both further processing and direct consumption.

Sourced from Vietnam and frozen using IQF technology at Baseafood's factory, our frozen bonito tuna offers stable quality, competitive pricing, and reliable year-round supply for importers, distributors, and processors worldwide.

Product Overview

Frozen Bonito Tuna Whole Round is processed from freshly caught, species Euthynnus affinis and frozen immediately to preserve its natural texture, taste, and nutritional value. The whole round form allows buyers maximum flexibility for filleting, loining, canning, or retail preparation.

This product is especially popular in Asia, the Middle East, EU, and emerging markets, thanks to its versatility and cost efficiency.

Commercial Names for Bonito Tuna

English name: Kawakawa, Bonito Tuna, Mackerel Tuna

Vietnamese name: Cá Ngừ Bông

Filipino name: Kawakawa

Chinese name: 巴鰹 / 巴鲣

Japanese name: スマ (Suma)

French name: Thonine orientale

Other commercial names: Little Tuna, Eastern Little Tuna

Frozen Bonito Tuna Whole Round Specifications

• Product Name: Frozen Bonito Tuna Whole Round
• Scientific Name:Euthynnus affinis
• Product Form: Whole Round (WR)
• Available Sizes: 500–800 g/pc; 800–1,500 g/pc; 1,500–2,000 g/pc; 2,000 g up/pc
• Freezing: IQF (Individual Quick Frozen)
• Packing: 1 pc/poly bag with sticker, 10 kg/CTN
• Net Weight: 100% 
• Shelf Life: 24 months under proper frozen storage
• Storage: -18°C or below
• Catch Method: Wild-caught
• Origin: Vietnam
• HS Code: 03034990
• Certifications: HACCP, BRC, IFS, ISO 22000, HALAL, SMETA, FDA
• Price: USD 3/kg

Bonito Tuna Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts per 100 g: Calories: approximately 130 kcal; Protein: 23–25 g; Total Fat: 3–5 g; Omega-3 Fatty Acids: EPA & DHA; Cholesterol: approximately 40–50 mg; Vitamin B12: rich source; Vitamin D: source; Selenium: rich source; Potassium: source.

Bonito Tuna is naturally high in protein and provides omega-3 fatty acids and important micronutrients. Actual nutritional values can vary according to fish size, season, catch area and processing conditions.

How to Cook Bonito Tuna

Vietnamese Cuisine: Bonito Tuna can be cut into steaks and braised with fish sauce, chili and spices, grilled over charcoal or cooked in tomato-based dishes.

Japanese Cuisine: Kawakawa can be grilled, seared or used in cooked tuna preparations. Its rich flesh works particularly well with soy sauce, ginger and citrus-based seasonings.

Filipino Cuisine: The fish can be grilled, fried or cooked in traditional dishes with vinegar, ginger, chili and vegetables.

Chinese Cuisine: Bonito Tuna steaks can be pan-fried, braised or steamed with ginger, scallions and soy sauce.

Middle Eastern & African Cuisine: Whole fish can be cut into steaks for grilling, frying or stewing with spices and sauces.

B2B Export-Import

Baseafood supplies Frozen Bonito Tuna Whole Round for importers, seafood distributors, canneries, processing factories, wholesalers and foodservice buyers.

Standard export documents can include Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Health Certificate, Catch Certificate, Certificate of Origin, COA and other destination-specific documentation where required.

The Whole Round format is particularly suitable for processors because buyers can further process the raw material into tuna steaks, fillets, loins, flakes or canned products according to their production requirements.

How Baseafood Processes Frozen Bonito Tuna

Frozen Bonito Tuna is processed under controlled food-safety and cold-chain conditions to preserve the natural texture, appearance and quality of the wild-caught raw material.

• Raw material receiving and freshness inspection
• Washing and preliminary quality control
• Sorting by individual fish weight
• Whole Round preparation
• IQF freezing
• Final quality inspection
• Individual poly-bag packing with sticker
• Carton packing at 10 kg/CTN
• Metal detection and labeling
• Frozen storage at -18°C or below
• Reefer-container loading under controlled temperature

Processing and quality management follow international food-safety systems including HACCP, BRC, IFS and ISO 22000.

Export Markets for Frozen Bonito Tuna

Export Markets: Japan, China, South Korea, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Middle East, EU, UK, Africa and other international tuna-processing markets.

The combination of multiple size grades, Whole Round processing and competitive pricing makes Euthynnus affinis suitable for both direct food consumption and industrial seafood processing.

Why Source Frozen Bonito Tuna from Vietnam?

Vietnam has an established tuna fishing and seafood-processing industry with access to tropical pelagic fish resources and extensive experience supplying international markets.

• Wild-caught Vietnamese origin
• Multiple commercial size grades
• IQF freezing for consistent frozen quality
• 100% net weight with no glaze
• Individual poly-bag protection
• Suitable for canning and further processing
• Competitive pricing for bulk buyers
• International food-safety systems
• Export documentation support
• Established reefer logistics from Vietnam
• Mixed-container options subject to availability

Frequently Asked Questions About Frozen Bonito Tuna

What is the scientific name of Bonito Tuna?

The scientific name is Euthynnus affinis. The species is internationally known as Kawakawa and is also traded in some markets as Bonito Tuna or Mackerel Tuna.

Is Baseafood's Frozen Bonito Tuna wild-caught or farm-raised?

It is wild-caught from Vietnam.

What sizes are available?

Available sizes are 500–800 g, 800–1,500 g, 1,500–2,000 g and 2,000 g up per fish.

How is Frozen Bonito Tuna packed?

Each fish is individually packed in a poly bag with a sticker, then packed 10 kg per carton. The product is supplied at 100% net weight with no glaze.

Is Bonito Tuna suitable for canning?

Yes. Its firm flesh, strong tuna flavor and competitive raw-material cost make Euthynnus affinis suitable for canning, cooked tuna products and other industrial processing applications.

How should Frozen Bonito Tuna be stored?

Store continuously at -18°C or below. Avoid temperature fluctuations and do not refreeze the product after complete thawing.

What is the HS Code for Frozen Bonito Tuna?

The general HS heading for this frozen tuna product is 0303.49.90.

What is the price of Frozen Bonito Tuna Whole Round?

The indicative price is approximately USD 3/kg, subject to fish size, raw-material season, order volume, packing, Incoterm and current market conditions.

Contact Baseafood – Vietnam Bonito Tuna Supplier & Exporter

For quotations or samples of Frozen Bonito Tuna Whole Round (Euthynnus affinis), please contact:

Ms. Nguyen – Sales Department
Email: nguyen.thao@baseafood.net
WhatsApp: +84 702 520 288