Frozen Skipjack Tuna Loin (Katsuwonus pelamis) – Vietnam Supplier

Frozen Skipjack Tuna Loin (Katsuwonus pelamis) is a skinless and boneless tuna product supplied wholesale from Vietnam by Baseafood for the global canning and seafood processing industry. Available in 800/1200, 1200/2000 and 2000/4000 g/pc sizes, the loins provide processors with consistent portions, good meat yield and convenient handling for canned tuna, pouches, ready-to-eat products and further processing.

What Is Frozen Skipjack Tuna Loin (Katsuwonus pelamis)?

Frozen Skipjack Tuna Loin (Katsuwonus pelamis) is a processed cut made from skipjack tuna, one of the world's most commercially important tuna species. The fish belongs to the Scombridae family and is widely distributed throughout tropical and subtropical oceans.

For this canning-grade product, the tuna is processed into loins with the skin and bones removed, reducing preparation work and improving production efficiency for industrial buyers.

Skipjack has relatively dark, flavorful meat with a firm texture that performs well during cooking and thermal processing. It is one of the main raw materials used by tuna canneries worldwide for canned tuna in oil, brine or water.

Commercial Names for Frozen Skipjack Tuna Loin

English name: Skipjack Tuna Loin

Vietnamese name: Thăn Cá Ngừ Sọc Dưa

Filipino name: Gulyasan, Skipjack Tuna

Chinese name: 鲣鱼 (Jiānyú)

French name: Listao, Bonite à ventre rayé

Other commercial names: Katsuo (カツオ – Japan), Oceanic Bonito, Arctic Bonito, Striped Tuna, Canning-grade Tuna Loin

Frozen Skipjack Tuna Loin Specifications

Product Name: Frozen Skipjack Tuna Loin – Canning Grade

Scientific Name:Katsuwonus pelamis

Product Form: Tuna loin, skinless, boneless, frozen, canning grade

Available Sizes: 800/1200 g/pc; 1200/2000 g/pc; 2000/4000 g/pc

Histamine: <100 ppm

Packing: Bulk packing,10 kg or 20 kg/CTN

Shelf Life: 24 months

Storage Temperature: -18°C or below

Origin: Vietnam

HS Code: 030487

Quality Certifications: HACCP, BRC, IFS, ISO 22000, HALAL, SMETA, FDA Registration

Price: Around USD 4/kg

Frozen Skipjack Tuna Loin Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts per 100 g, raw: Calories: 83.7 kcal; Protein: 19.7 g; Total Fat: 0.543 g; Saturated Fat: 0.23 g; Trans Fat: 0.035 g; Cholesterol: 62.6 mg; Sodium: 177 mg; Total Carbohydrate: 0 g; Dietary Fiber: 0 g; Total Sugars: 0 g; Vitamin D: 0 µg; Calcium: 141 mg; Iron: 0.48 mg; Potassium: 404 mg.

Frozen Skipjack Tuna Loin is a good source of lean protein and provides important nutrients such as omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin B12, niacin and selenium. Actual nutritional values can vary according to fishing area, season, fish size and processing method.

How to Cook Frozen Skipjack Tuna Loin

Frozen Skipjack Tuna Loin in canning grade is primarily intended for industrial cooking and further processing rather than premium raw applications. It performs particularly well in canned, pouched and prepared tuna products.

Vietnamese Cuisine: Cooked tuna with tomato sauce, braised tuna, tuna salad, tuna sandwiches and prepared seafood products.

Philippine Cuisine: Tuna flakes, canned tuna, tuna sisig, tuna sandwiches and other cooked tuna dishes.

Chinese Cuisine: Cooked tuna flakes, seasoned tuna, canned tuna, tuna fried rice and ready-to-eat seafood products.

B2B Export-Import

Frozen Skipjack Tuna Loin is suitable for:

Tuna canneries

Canned seafood manufacturers

Retort pouch production

Ready-to-eat seafood manufacturing

Frozen meal production

Seafood processing

Foodservice and institutional supply

Wholesale seafood distribution

The skinless and boneless loin format helps industrial buyers reduce trimming, preparation time and processing waste compared with whole tuna.

How Baseafood Processes Frozen Skipjack Tuna Loin

Baseafood processes Frozen Skipjack Tuna Loin under strict food safety and quality control systems to preserve freshness, texture, nutritional value and traceability.

Selection of fresh or properly frozen Skipjack Tuna from approved fishing vessels and suppliers

Raw material inspection and temperature control

Washing and preparation

Head, viscera, skin and bones removed

Loin cutting and trimming according to customer specifications

Grading into 800/1200, 1200/2000 and 2000/4000 g/pc

Histamine monitoring and food safety inspection

Rapid freezing to maintain meat quality and texture

Packing according to customer requirements

Metal detection and final quality inspection

Cold storage at -18°C or below

Export Markets for Frozen Skipjack Tuna Loin

Export Markets: Europe, the United States, Japan, South Korea, China, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Australia and other international tuna-processing markets.

Frozen Skipjack Tuna Loin is supplied to tuna canneries, seafood importers, wholesalers, distributors, ready-meal manufacturers, retort-pouch processors and other seafood processing companies.

Why Source Frozen Skipjack Tuna Loin from Vietnam?

Vietnam has an established tuna processing industry, experienced seafood processors, modern freezing facilities and efficient international logistics. Sourcing Frozen Skipjack Tuna Loin from Vietnam allows canneries and seafood manufacturers to access competitively priced, value-added tuna raw material with flexible specifications and professional export support.

Competitive processing costs

Experienced tuna processing industry

Skinless and boneless format for efficient further processing

Multiple loin size grades

Histamine monitoring and quality control

Modern freezing and cold-storage technology

International food safety certifications

Flexible packing specifications

Professional export documentation and logistics support

Frequently Asked Questions About Frozen Skipjack Tuna Loin

What is the scientific name of Frozen Skipjack Tuna Loin?

The scientific name of Skipjack Tuna is Katsuwonus pelamis. 

What are the commercial names of Frozen Skipjack Tuna Loin?

Frozen Skipjack Tuna Loin is commercially known as Skipjack Tuna Loin, Canning-grade Skipjack Loin, Katsuo in Japan, Cá Ngừ Sọc Dưa in Vietnam, 鲣鱼 in China and Listao in French-speaking markets.

What is the origin of Frozen Skipjack Tuna Loin?

Frozen Skipjack Tuna Loin supplied by Baseafood is processed in Vietnam from tuna sourced through approved suppliers and fishing vessels.

Which countries import Frozen Skipjack Tuna Loin?

Frozen Skipjack Tuna Loin is imported by tuna processors and seafood buyers in Europe, the United States, Japan, South Korea, China, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Australia and other international markets.

Who is a Vietnam supplier and exporter for Frozen Skipjack Tuna Loin?

Baseafood is a Vietnam supplier and exporter of Frozen Skipjack Tuna Loin, supplying canning-grade tuna raw material to seafood importers, tuna canneries, processors, wholesalers and food manufacturers.

What sizes are available for Frozen Skipjack Tuna Loin?

Frozen Skipjack Tuna Loin is available in 800/1200 g/pc, 1200/2000 g/pc and 2000/4000 g/pc.

What packing options are available for Frozen Skipjack Tuna Loin?

Frozen Skipjack Tuna Loin can be supplied in bulk export cartons, typically 10 kg or 20 kg/CTN, with other packing specifications available according to buyer requirements.

Which HS Code is commonly used for Frozen Skipjack Tuna Loin?

The HS Code provided for Frozen Skipjack Tuna Loin is 030487. 

Can Baseafood supply mixed containers of Frozen Skipjack Tuna Loin?

Yes. Baseafood can discuss mixed-container options for Frozen Skipjack Tuna Loin depending on the total quantity, product combination, destination and container loading requirements.

What is the price for Frozen Skipjack Tuna Loin?

The indicative price for Frozen Skipjack Tuna Loin is around USD 4/kg, depending on loin size, raw material price, quantity, packing, destination and shipping terms.

Contact Baseafood – Vietnam Frozen Skipjack Tuna Loin Supplier & Exporter

If you are looking for a reliable supplier of Frozen Skipjack Tuna Loin from Vietnam, Baseafood can support your sourcing requirements with product specifications, competitive pricing, samples and export documentation.

Contact: Ms. Nguyen

Email: nguyen.thao@baseafood.net

WhatsApp: +84 702 520 288