Seafood Import Resources
In-depth guides and resources for seafood importers, distributors, and buyers. Whether you are new to seafood trade or an experienced buyer, these guides will help you make informed decisions.
Free Seafood Import Resources for B2B Buyers
Hanuman Seafood's resource library is built for importers, distributors, retail buyers, and sourcing managers who need reliable, practical information about buying seafood from Thailand and Southeast Asia. Whether you are placing your first container order or managing an established supply programme, these guides cover every stage of the import process — from supplier evaluation and certifications through to Incoterms, payment terms, cold chain logistics, and private label OEM.
All guides are written by our export team and updated regularly to reflect 2026 market conditions, regulatory changes, and pricing. Topics covered include: how to import frozen seafood step by step, understanding BRC, HACCP, EU Reg 853/2004, FDA, and Halal certifications, reading an Incoterms contract (FOB, CIF, EXW, DDP), choosing the right species and pack formats for your market, and launching a private label seafood brand from Thailand with MOQs as low as 1 × 20ft FCL.
7 Buyer Guides
Step-by-step import, species, certifications, payment terms, cold chain & OEM
Free to Download
No registration required — all guides are openly accessible online
Updated for 2026
Pricing benchmarks, regulatory changes & Incoterms 2020 coverage
What You Will Find in This Resource Centre
- How to Import Seafood from Thailand — compliance checklist, document requirements (Health Certificate, COA, Certificate of Origin), customs codes, and import duty rates by destination country
- Seafood Supply Chain Management — cold chain standards, reefer container specs, temperature logging, and delivery lead times from Laem Chabang
- Food Safety Certifications Explained — what BRC AA Grade, HACCP, EU Reg 853/2004, FDA registration, Halal, ASC, MSC, and BAP mean for your buyers and retail buyers
- Top Seafood Exports from Southeast Asia — species rankings, volume data, pricing benchmarks, and which countries compete with Thailand on key categories
- Private Label Seafood OEM Guide — how to launch your own branded frozen or ambient seafood range, MOQ requirements, artwork timelines, and certification transfer
- Frozen Shrimp Buyer Guide — count sizes, IQF vs block frozen, HLSO/HOSO/PD/PUD specifications, and 2026 FOB pricing for vannamei and black tiger shrimp
- Incoterms & Payment Terms Guide — FOB, CIF, EXW, DDP compared; T/T, LC, DP, DA payment structures explained for Thai seafood trade
Product Catalogs, Certifications & Technical Data Sheets
In addition to our buyer guides, Hanuman Seafood provides a complete set of technical documents to support your import program, retailer listing applications, and food safety audits. All documents are available on request within 24 hours of inquiry. Below is an overview of what you can request and what each document covers.
Full Product Catalog 2026 — Frozen & Ambient Seafood
A 48-page PDF covering all 50+ frozen species and 20+ ambient OEM SKUs available from Hanuman Seafood. Includes species descriptions, pack formats (IQF/block/retort), count sizes, minimum order quantities, standard shelf life, and indicative FOB pricing ranges. Organized by category: shrimp & crustaceans, tuna & pelagic fish, squid & cephalopods, ambient retort products, and value-added lines.
Request Product CatalogCertifications Package — BRC, HACCP, EU, FDA, Halal, MSC, ASC, BAP
Current copies of all active food safety and sustainability certificates including: BRC Global Standard Food Safety AA Grade certificate (highest achievable rating), HACCP plan summary, EU Establishment approval letter (Regulation EC 853/2004), US FDA facility registration confirmation, Halal certificate from CICOT Thailand, MSC Chain of Custody certificate for certified wild-catch species, ASC certificate for farmed species, and BAP 4-Star shrimp processing certificate.
View Certifications OverviewSpecies Technical Data Sheets (TDS)
Individual technical data sheets for each product SKU — covering species scientific name, country of origin, product form, processing method, net weight, glazing percentage, microbiological specification (TPC, Salmonella, E. coli, Listeria), heavy metal limits (Hg, Cd, Pb, As), storage conditions, shelf life, packaging specification, and nutritional analysis per 100g. Available for all frozen species and ambient OEM products.
Request TDS for Your SpeciesAmbient Seafood OEM Specification Sheet
Full technical specification for Hanuman Seafood's ambient (shelf-stable) seafood OEM program. Covers: retort pouch materials and formats (PET/Al/CPP multi-layer), retort process parameters (F0 value, sterilisation temperature and time), commercial sterility validation methodology, shelf life data (18–36 months), available SKUs (retort shrimp, canned tuna, canned sardines, canned mackerel, canned squid, and RTE meals), custom seasoning options, artwork specifications, and export labelling requirements for EU, US, and GCC markets.
Ambient Seafood OEM ProgramExport Documentation Checklist — Frozen & Ambient Seafood
A complete document checklist for each shipment, including: Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading (OBL or Telex release), Certificate of Origin (Form A for GSP, Form E for ASEAN, or General CO), Health Certificate issued by Thailand's Department of Fisheries (DOF), Certificate of Analysis (COA) from our in-house and third-party lab, Phytosanitary Certificate (where applicable), Halal Certificate (CICOT-issued for Halal shipments), EU Health Certificate for EU-bound shipments, and SIMP catch documentation for US-bound shrimp, tuna, and other SIMP species.
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