Frozen Anago (Conger Eel) Kabayaki / Boiled

Anago (穴子) — Tsushima / Setouchi · Seto Inland Sea, Tsushima Strait & Japanese coastal waters — saltwater conger eel
Meat & Seafood Other Fish Frozen Growing export

Anago (conger eel) is a saltwater eel used in sushi and tempura, distinct from freshwater unagi and not subject to CITES. Japan-origin anago is processed into kabayaki (grilled-glazed) or boiled fillets, flash-frozen for sushi restaurants abroad. It offers a lighter, more delicate alternative to unagi. Shipped frozen.

The supplierCoastal processors producing glazed/boiled conger eel; sushi-trade oriented.
Why it sells abroadSaltwater conger eel — delicate, CITES-free alternative to unagi

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsHACCP (confirmed: mandatory in Japan). EU-approved establishment for EU routes: required framework, not verified per processor. Setouchi/Tsushima are recognized saltwater conger (anago) sources (confirmed). No producer-specific cert verified.
Pack formatsVacuum kabayaki fillets (40-80g each); boiled fillet packs; cartons.
Shelf lifeFrozen ~12 months.
StorageFrozen -18C or below.
Minimum orderTypical: by carton (5-10 kg)
Lead timeTypical: 2-4 weeks
CapacityTypical: mid-volume
Container loadTypical: LCL/part-reefer
PricingTypical: $12-25/kg
OEM / private labelYes (glaze/portion to spec).
Wholesale & MOQKabayaki/boiled fillets, vacuum IQF -18C; MOQ by carton
Key exporters & distributorsSetouchi/Tsushima seafood traders, Japanese eel processors (anago lines)
Export regulationHACCP; cooked/glazed product under prepared-fish rules; EU approved-establishment for EU-bound. NOT subject to CITES (conger eel, not Anguilla). HS 1604 (prepared) / 0304 (fillet).
Market demandSteady sushi-restaurant demand in US/Asia
How to source itSetouchi & Tsushima seafood processors -> seafood exporter -> sushi importer.
Verified sourceshttps://www.maff.go.jp/e/policies (HACCP mandatory)
MakerSetouchi & Tsushima seafood processors
OriginSeto Inland Sea, Tsushima Strait & Japanese coastal waters — saltwater conger eel
CategoryMeat & Seafood / Other Fish
Available inUS, HK, SG, TW
HandlingFrozen
Price tierPremium
ChannelFoodservice
Export readinessGrowing export
HS code1604 / 0304
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