Frozen Red Drum Fish Whole Round (Sciaenops ocellatus) - Vietnam Supplier

Frozen Red Drum Fish Whole Round (Sciaenops ocellatus) is a farm-raised marine fish from Vietnam by Baseafood. 

Red Drum also known as Redfish, Spottail Bass, Cá Hồng Mỹ and 점성어. Red Drum is valued for its firm white flesh, mild slightly sweet flavor and excellent cooking versatility. Available sizes 500/1000, 1000/1500, 1500/2000, 2000/3000 g/pc, it is suitable for seafood importers, distributors, retailers, restaurants and foodservice buyers.

What Is Red Drum Fish (Sciaenops ocellatus)?

Red Drum Fish, scientifically known as Sciaenops ocellatus, is recognized by its reddish-bronze body and characteristic dark spot near the base of the tail. The fish has firm, moist white flesh with a mild and slightly sweet flavor. Its relatively large body and good fillet yield make it suitable for both whole-fish presentation and further processing into fillets, steaks and portions.

In Vietnam, Red Drum is commercially farmed for domestic consumption and export, providing B2B buyers with consistent size grading and reliable supply.

Commercial Names for Red Drum Fish

English name: Red Drum, Redfish, Spottail Bass

Vietnamese name: Cá Hồng Mỹ, Cá Đù Đỏ

Chinese name: 红鼓鱼 (Hóng gǔ yú)

Korean name: 점성어 (Jeomseongeo)

French name: Tambour rouge

Scientific name:Sciaenops ocellatus

Other commercial names: Channel Bass, Puppy Drum

Frozen Red Drum Whole Round Specifications

• Product Name: Frozen Red Drum Whole Round
• Scientific Name:Sciaenops ocellatus
• Product Form: Whole Round (WR), frozen
• Available Sizes: 500–1,000 g/pc; 1,000–1,500 g/pc; 1,500–2,000 g/pc; 2,000–3,000 g/pc
• Freezing: IQF or according to buyer specification
• Packing: Bulk/IWP, customized according to buyer requirements
• Shelf Life: 24 months under proper frozen storage
• Storage: -18°C or below
• Origin: Vietnam – Farm Raised
• HS Code: 03038919
• Certifications: HACCP, BRC, IFS, ISO 22000, HALAL, SMETA, FDA
• Price: Contact for current quotation

Red Drum Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts per 100 g: Calories: approximately 120–130 kcal; Protein: 20–23 g; Total Fat: 3–5 g; Omega-3 Fatty Acids: source of EPA & DHA; Cholesterol: approximately 50–60 mg; Sodium: approximately 60–80 mg; Potassium: source; Vitamin B12: source; Selenium: source.

Red Drum provides high-quality protein together with beneficial fatty acids, vitamins and minerals. Actual nutritional values can vary depending on farming conditions, fish size and processing method.

How to Cook Red Drum

Vietnamese Cuisine: Red Drum can be steamed with ginger and scallions, grilled with chili salt, deep-fried or cooked in traditional soups and hotpots.

Chinese Cuisine: Whole Red Drum is well suited to steaming with ginger, scallions and soy sauce. Its firm flesh holds together well during cooking.

Korean Cuisine: Red Drum can be grilled, steamed or used in spicy fish soups and stews.

Western Cuisine: Fillets can be pan-seared, baked or roasted with butter, garlic, lemon and herbs.

Foodservice Applications: Larger fish can be processed into fillets, steaks and portions for restaurants, hotels, catering businesses and seafood processing plants.

Red Drum B2B Export-Import

Baseafood supplies Frozen Red Drum Whole Round for seafood importers, wholesalers, distributors, supermarkets, HORECA suppliers and further-processing factories.

Commercial terms can include FOB, CFR and CIF, depending on destination and order requirements. Full-container and mixed-container shipments can be discussed according to product availability.

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

OEM, private-label and customized packing options can also be discussed according to buyer requirements.

How Baseafood Processes Frozen Red Drum

Frozen Red Drum is processed under controlled food-safety conditions to maintain freshness, natural appearance, firm texture and product consistency.

• Raw material receiving and quality inspection
• Washing and cleaning
• Size grading by individual fish weight
• Whole Round preparation
• Rapid freezing
• Final appearance and quality inspection
• Glazing where required
• Metal detection
• IWP or bulk packing
• Carton labeling and traceability control
• Frozen storage at -18°C or below
• Reefer-container loading under controlled cold-chain conditions

Processing is managed under international food-safety systems including HACCP, BRC, IFS and ISO 22000.

Export Markets for Frozen Red Drum

Export Markets: South Korea, China, Hong Kong, Southeast Asia, North America, Europe, Middle East and other international seafood markets.

Smaller 500–1,000 g fish are suitable for retail and whole-fish foodservice applications, while larger 1,500–3,000 g sizes are attractive to restaurants, hotels and seafood processors requiring higher fillet yields.

Frequently Asked Questions About Frozen Red Drum

What is the scientific name of Red Drum?

The scientific name is Sciaenops ocellatus, a fish species belonging to the Sciaenidae family.

What is Red Drum called in different markets?

It is commonly known as Red Drum, Redfish or Spottail Bass in English, Cá Hồng Mỹ / Cá Đù Đỏ in Vietnam, 红鼓鱼 in Chinese and 점성어 in Korean.

Is Vietnam Red Drum wild-caught or farm-raised?

The Red Drum supplied by Baseafood is farm-raised in Vietnam, supporting more consistent commercial sizes and supply for B2B buyers.

What sizes of Frozen Red Drum are available?

Available sizes are 500–1,000 g, 1,000–1,500 g, 1,500–2,000 g and 2,000–3,000 g per fish.

What product form is available?

The standard product is Frozen Red Drum Whole Round (WR). Other processing specifications can be discussed according to buyer requirements and production availability.

How should Frozen Red Drum be stored?

Store continuously at -18°C or below and maintain the frozen cold chain throughout transportation and storage.

What is the shelf life?

The recommended shelf life is up to 24 months under proper frozen storage conditions.

Can Baseafood supply mixed containers?

Yes. Mixed-container shipments with Red Drum and other Baseafood frozen seafood products can be discussed depending on availability, destination and required quantities.

What is the HS Code for Frozen Red Drum?

The provided HS Code is 03038919.

Contact Baseafood – Vietnam Red Drum Supplier & Exporter

For quotations or samples of Frozen Red Drum Whole Round (Sciaenops ocellatus), please contact:

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