Pangasius (Pangasius hypopthalmus)

Catching methods

Half-closed systems (river pens)

Catch areas

Vietnam (Mekong river)

Brief description

Pangasius (Pangasius Hypophthalmus) is referred to Pangasidae family and is one of the most popolar species reised through aquaculture. The largest producer of Pangasius is Vietnam, where fish is raised in provinces around Mekong river. In 2012 the total Pangasius supply accounted for more than 1,1 Mln metric tonnes. Due to its affordability and excellent eating qualities Pangasius is considered as one of the main import positions in many countries.

Product form

Whole round, IQF (individually quick frozen), glazing – 5%, 10%, 20%, 30%, in 1 kg bags, packed in 10 kg master cartons
Head off, gutted (HGT), IQF (individually quick frozen), glazing – 5%, 10%, 20%, 30%, in 1 kg bags, packed in 10 kg master cartons
Fillets, pinbone out,”untrimmed”, “normal trimmed” or “untrimmed”, IQF (individually quick frozen), glazing – 5%, 10%, 20%, 30%, in 1 kg bags, packed in 10 kg master cartons
Steaks skin-on,tail off, IQF (individually quick frozen), glazing – 5%, 10%, 20%, 30%, in 1 kg bags, packed in 10 kg master cartons

Size grading

Whole round, gutted – 600-800 gr / 800-1000gr / 1200-1400 gr
Head off, gutted, tail off (HGT) – 600-800 gr / 800-1000 gr
Fillet “untrimmed” – 170-220 gr / 220+ gr / 500+ gr
Fillet “well trimmed” – 60-120 gr / 120-170 gr / 170-220 gr / 220 gr+
Steaks skin on – 100+ gr/pcs / 140+ g