Salmon Fish
Salmon is a member of the Salmonidae family that has a streamlined body, covered with scales of silver color, and exhibits remarkable migratory behavior from saltwater to freshwater and back to spawn. Salmon fish lives in the ocean most of the time but returns to its birthplace, which is a river, to reproduce – thus, contributing to the local ecosystem and being part of the human diet.
Habitat & Sourcing
Salmon fish is mainly distributed in the North Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Salmon trout fish farming in Iran is usually organized in northern regions around the Caspian Sea and western parts in cold-water areas. Thus, this nation has become one of the leaders in Caspian Sea seafood export.
Our salmon fish
AK Seafoods, a trusted Iranian seafood supplier, owns a Salmon Trout Processing Plant (Abdollah Khosravi / AK Seafoods, 7046) in Nazarabad Industrial Town, Alborz province, and a salmon trout farm in Shahre Kord Fish Farm Site, Chaharmahal, to provide the local market and export industry with high-quality fish. We pack our salmon fish in whole, fillet, or custom-tailored way as either Small (700g), Medium (1,400g), Large (2,500g), or Jumbo (5,000g) sizes, as a frozen seafood exporter Iran buyers rely on.
Eating fish without scales is not that common in Iran and because ribbonfish doesn’t have scales, it is widely exported to China, Japan, and other Southeast Asian countries for industrial and edible purposes. Largehead ribbonfish is one of the most important fish stocks in the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman. The most important reasons for catching ribbonfish in Iran to export include:
- Considerable stocks of ribbonfish in Iran Persian Gulf waters
- High export value
- Bringing money into the country in a significant way
- Targeted trawling with a strong focus on catching ribbonfish
- Exclusive fishing of ribbonfish
- Creating jobs in the region
Ribbonfish is a high-calorie fish. In addition to high amounts of protein, sodium, polyunsaturated, monounsaturated, and saturated fats, 100 grams of ribbonfish has 350 calories. The name" ribbonfish" comes from the fact that this fish has a long narrow body that looks like a ribbon. Eating ribbonfish benefits the body in many ways such as:
- Increasing heart health
- Reducing inflammation
- Improving eyesight
- Treating depression
- Treating arthritis and joint pain
- Preventing blood vessels from clogging
- Increasing brain health
- Promoting youthful skin
- Protecting against chronic diseases
- Preventing overeating
Ribbonfish
Ribbonfish is a fish species that possesses an elongated ribbon-like body shape that is laterally compressed. This species is commonly caught in deep waters because they swim near the surface but avoid obstacles by diving down. They lack the anal fins, and their dorsal ones are large and stretched along the body with one large and nine small rays on the ventral fin. However, despite being a common catch, this species is rarely caught alive and is usually observed when it is already dead on the surface.
Being one of the economically important fish species in the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman, ribbonfish has a wide distribution in the region, but more research is needed to better characterize its biology and ecology for any Persian Gulf seafood supplier.
Sourcing & Season
Our ribbonfish is produced in the Akiba Marine (AK Seafoods, 955) located in Minab, Hormozgan province, using Bushehr province and Mataf of Dayyer City as fishing grounds. We only open our production facility in May – September when it is the best season to catch it. We offer our customers a wide range of sizes from 100g to 1000g+, processed and packed by AK Seafoods, a bulk seafood exporter, under the frozen state for export.
Shrimp
Shrimp is a highly valuable aquatic product that is both nutritious and delicious. It contains elements like calcium, iodine, selenium, and a lot of protein that contribute to the proper work of the human endocrine system, heart, and the prevention of such diseases as Alzheimer’s and anemia – making it one of the most demanded healthy products on the market. Shrimp is considered one of the most popular nutritious premium Iranian seafood products and is one of the most demanded exports.
Iran’s Shrimp
Shrimp farming in Iran is widespread, with four major provinces playing an important role in this industry: Bushehr, Sistan and Baluchestan, Hormozgan, and Khuzestan, and Golestan in the north. Local shrimp farmers, many of whom now operate as an Iranian aquaculture exporter, use the most popular species of Vannamei shrimp for their increased disease resistance and high growth rate that allows them to meet the growing demand from Iranian seafood exporters for their farmed shrimp export.
Our Shrimp
AK Seafoods offers its clients to buy shrimp both farmed (Vannamei) and wild. Our Shrimps are produced and caught at Shif Shrimp Site farm in Bushehr, Iran. We also have different sizes of Vannamei shrimp – from U5 to 120+, weight 5 grams to 200 grams. Having become a reliable wholesale seafood supplier Iran buyers trust, we strive to offer our clients to buy shrimp and experience the quality of fresh and frozen seafood Iran can provide, delivering Iranian seafood for global markets.
High Quality Seafood
Salmon, Ribbonfish, and Shrimp sourced from Iran waters.
Nutritional Value
Low in fat, high in protein, and rich in omega-3, selenium, and vitamins.
Trusted Supplier
AK Seafoods provides fresh and sustainable seafood for global markets.
Global Export
Supplying seafood to international buyers with consistent quality and reliability.
Certifications & Standards
At AK Seafoods, we strive to provide high-quality products. All our production processes are conducted according to HACCP and ISO international food safety standards. In addition, all our shrimp exports to the European Union are subject to the ECC Certificate, which is one of the most stringent certifications of imports into the EU.
According to ISO:
ISO 22000 is the International Standard for food safety management systems.
It helps organizations identify hazards, manage risks and demonstrate their ability to provide safe food consistently.
It applies to the entire food chain, including primary production, food manufacturing, distribution, food service, packaging, equipment, and feed production.
Export Markets
AK Seafoods is located in Iran, which allows us to quickly organize transportation of the products to the European Union, Middle East, and Asian countries. We are ready to establish long-term relationships with you as an importer, distributor, or large food company by maintaining high quality, competitive prices, and timely delivery.
According to eur-lex.europa:
The catch certificate guarantees that products imported into the EU do not originate from IUU fishing. These certificates are validated by the country in which the fishing vessel is registered (flag state). They accompany fishery products throughout the supply chain to allow continual checks.
Our Process & Quality Control
We process all our catches in our facilities following food safety standards. Our products are characterized by high quality, freshness, and safety. For some products, we use IQF technology – individual quick freezing to maintain the quality of each piece of seafood. All our products undergo a thorough selection and quality control process before leaving our facility. We promise you ocean-to-export quality!
According to FAO:
Iran has major fisheries in both the Caspian Sea and the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman and is the largest fishery producer in the region. With an annual production from all areas in recent years in excess of 400 000 tonnes, Iran is also one of the world’s major fish producers. Of this production, approximately 324 000 tonnes in 2002 was derived from the fishing areas of the Persian Gulf, Gulf of Oman and the Caspian Sea.
Team / Company Background
AK Seafoods is an Iranian supplier of high-quality seafood products. The company has extensive experience in harvesting and aquaculture. The company operates under several registered trademarks, including Abdollah Khosravi (AK Seafoods) – Salmon Trout Processing Plant in Alborz province and Akiba Marine (AK Seafoods) – Ribbonfish Processing Plant in Hormozgan province. Farm sites are also located in Bushehr and Chaharmahal provinces. We are proud to be in the vanguard of Iran’s seafood production, linking the country’s rich coastal and aquaculture resources, from the Persian Gulf to the Caspian Sea, with global markets.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What seafood products are available at AK Seafoods?
We offer Shrimp (Vannamei and Wild), Salmon Trout, Ribbonfish, Squid, Cuttlefish, Catfish, Dried Seafoods, Sea Cucumber, and Caviar.
What quality and safety standards do you follow?
All our products are produced under HACCP and ISO international food safety standards. Our shrimp exports to the European Union are subject to the ECC Certificate.
What markets do you export to?
We export our products to the European Union, Middle East, and Asian countries.
Do you offer fresh or frozen seafood?
We offer both fresh and frozen seafood, depending on the product and the destination market. Some of our products, such as squid, are processed using IQF technology.
What sizes and weights of shrimp are available?
Vannamei and wild shrimp are available in u5, u10, u20, u30, u50, u100, u120, and many other sizes, with weights ranging from 5g to 200g.
What sizes are available for salmon trout?
We provide whole, filleted, and cutted salmon trout in small (700g), medium (1,400g), large (2,500g), and jumbo (5,000g) sizes.
When is the ribbonfish season?
We offer our customers fishing during the season from May to September in Bushehr province and Mataf region of Dayer city.
Where are your processing facilities located?
The Salmon Trout Processing Plant is located in the Nazarabad Industrial Town, Alborz province, while the Ribbonfish Processing Plant is located in Minab, Hormozgan province.