Swai and basa for commercial buyers
Swai/Basa · Pangasianodon hypophthalmus (swai) / Pangasius bocourti (basa)
A freshwater catfish farmed in Southeast Asia, swai is one of the most widely traded whitefish fillets in the world: mild, white, boneless and consistent in size, at an accessible price. Basa is a closely related species with a slightly firmer, whiter fillet.
Typical presentations: skinless boneless fillets, well-trimmed or untrimmed, IQF, by weight range.
How to request it
Specify whether you need swai or basa, then share the product format your business buys. Include size ranges, packing, and processing requirements so the inquiry describes the product you intend to purchase.
Details to discuss
- Exact species
- Presentation
- Size or weight range
- Freezing and packing
- Additives or treatment restrictions
- Glaze and net weight
Order specifications
- Packaging & SizeFish by weight range (for example 2-4 lb, 4-6 lb), quoted with the tolerance accepted.
- IQF/IVPIQF: each piece frozen separately, so you thaw only what you use. IVP: each piece sealed on its own, protected from freezer burn and easy to portion.
- Treatment: Chemical-free / Phosphate-treated (STPP)Some markets restrict or prohibit treated product, so the quote always states it.
- GlazingA thin coating of ice that protects frozen seafood in storage. Net weight is quoted after deglazing; the glaze percentage is stated separately on the quote.
Details to discuss
Species and origin
Confirm the exact species, country of origin, and wild-caught or farm-raised status for the product offered.
Presentation and size
Specify the cut or product format, size range or count, and any required tolerances.
Packing
Share the unit weight, case weight, and packaging format your business uses.
Freezing and packaging
IQF means individually quick frozen. IVP means individually vacuum packed. Specify your freezing and packaging requirements separately.
Processing and treatments
State any restrictions on additives or treatments. Request the ingredient and processing information relevant to the offer.
Glaze and weight
For glazed products, confirm the glaze level and how net product weight is stated.
Documentation
Identify any traceability, certification, or other supporting information you need to review.
Request this product to your specification
Tell us the presentation, size, approximate volume, and destination. Include an existing specification sheet if you have one.
Availability, specifications, pricing, and delivery terms are confirmed in the individual offer.