Freshwater Fish · Lake Victoria, Uganda

Export-Grade Nile Perch Fillets & Premium Fish Maw

Sustainably Wild-Caught from the Pristine Waters of Lake Victoria. We supply high-yield, chilled, and frozen Nile Perch products to global wholesalers and Asian gourmet markets.

Vacuum-sealed white Nile Perch fillet being weighed on a digital scale — Lake Victoria Uganda
HACCP
EU Approved Facility
Origin Lake Victoria, Uganda (Wild Caught).
Format Chilled Fillets / Frozen Portions / Dried Fish Maw.
Compliance HACCP & EU Approved Processing Facilities.
Logistics Daily Cold-Chain Air Freight from Entebbe (EBB).
Product Overview

Lake Victoria Nile Perch: The Premium Freshwater Choice

Nile Perch (Lates niloticus) from Lake Victoria is internationally recognized for its firm, white flesh, mild flavor, and high nutritional value. At Trade Africa Direct, we operate at the heart of the world's largest freshwater fishery, providing wholesale Nile perch fillets that meet the rigorous standards of the European, Israeli, and North American markets.

Our fish is wild-caught using sustainable, artisan-supported methods that protect the lake's ecosystem. Beyond the fillets, we are a leading specialized supplier of Ugandan Fish Maw (Dried Swim Bladders). Harvested from mature Nile Perch, our maw is processed using traditional sun-drying and air-drying techniques to preserve its high collagen content and texture, serving the specific demands of the premium Asian culinary and pharmaceutical sectors.

Pristine white Nile Perch fillet ready for cold-chain export from Lake Victoria
EU Cert.
Health Certificate Provided
Quality Standards

Product Grading & Safety Standards

EU Health Certificates and laboratory analysis provided for every shipment.

Feature Nile Perch Fillets (Chilled/Frozen) Dried Fish Maw (Premium)
SpeciesLates niloticusLates niloticus (Swim Bladder)
Grading (Size)200–500g, 500–800g, 800g+Grade A / AAA (By Weight/Shape)
TextureFirm, white, succulentDry, translucent, high-collagen
Fat ContentHigh in Omega-3 Fatty AcidsLow-fat, High-protein
MicrobiologyAbsent Salmonella/Listeria/VibrioMoisture < 12%
CertificationEU Health Certificate / HACCPUganda Fisheries Department Cleared
ProcessingSkinless, PBI or PBO (Pin Bone Out)Sun-dried / Hand-cleaned
Cold Chain

48-Hour Farm-to-Table Logistics

Freshness is the primary driver of value in the fish industry. Our logistics chain is optimized for speed and temperature stability.

1
Immediate IcingFish are bled and iced on the boat immediately upon catch to maintain muscle integrity.
2
HACCP ProcessingFilleting occurs in EU-approved temperature-controlled rooms (+4°C).
3
Vacuum PackagingFillets are vacuum-sealed or IWP (Individually Wrapped Pack) to prevent oxidation.
4
Air-Freight RoutingShipments are palletized in insulated "Styro" boxes with gel ice packs and trucked to Entebbe (EBB) for direct flight connection to global hubs.
Perfectly white vacuum-sealed Nile Perch fillet being weighed on a digital scale
Supply Management

Year-Round Supply Management

Lake Victoria allows for year-round harvesting, though we manage supply based on ecological "closed seasons" to ensure long-term sustainability.

Fillet AvailabilityDaily (Chilled) / Monthly Contracts (Frozen).
Fish Maw AvailabilityDried stock available for quarterly contracts.
TraceabilityEvery batch is traceable to the specific landing site and processing date.
Sustainability commitment: We observe all Uganda Fisheries Department closed seasons and support artisan fishing communities with fair-price purchasing agreements.
Fillet MOQ (Chilled Air)
500 kg
via Entebbe, daily dispatch
Fish Maw (Quarterly)
Grade A/AAA
Asian gourmet & pharmaceutical markets
Processing Standard
HACCP
EU Approved Facility, Kampala
Perfectly white vacuum-sealed Nile Perch fillet being weighed on digital scale
Next Steps

Request a Commercial Quote & Health Certificates

We provide official EU Health Certificates and laboratory analysis for every shipment.

Every shipment includes EU Health Certificate, Uganda Fisheries Department Clearance, HACCP compliance documentation, and full cold-chain temperature logs.