Tilapia
Tilapia is a freshwater fish, primarily farmed globally, with increasing importance in the UK and Irish seafood market due to its versatility and sustainable aquaculture practices. It is not native to UK waters but imported.
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Seasonality
Tilapia is available year-round due to controlled aquaculture environments. There are no specific UK seasonality constraints or spawning closures affecting its supply.
Sustainability
Farm-raised Tilapia often achieves good sustainability ratings from organisations like the ASC. UK buyers should prioritise responsibly farmed sources to ensure environmental best practice.
Culinary Uses
Mild-flavoured and flaky, Tilapia is popular for fillets, suitable for baking, grilling, frying, and steaming. It's a versatile option for various catering and retail applications.
UK & Ireland Industry
The UK and Ireland primarily import Tilapia, with no significant domestic farming. Major trade hubs handle frozen and fresh imports for distribution to retail and foodservice sectors.
London, Greater London
Importers and wholesalers of exotic fish and shrimps from Asia and Far East. Pomfret, king fish, Indian mackerel, barracuda, emperor, croaker, tilapia, red snapper, mullet, octopus, cuttlefish, squid, soft shell crabs, scallops.
London, Greater London
London based company importing chilled fish and supplying to wholesalers and retailers around London. Also operate a retail fish shop in London Eastham. Exotic saltwater fish, king fish, trevally, Indian mackerel, Indian sardine, barracuda, red mullet, emperor, yellow croaker, tilapia, red tilapia, red snapper, milk fish. Freshwater fish: hilsa, ayer, boal, rohu, mrigal, katla, pangush, pabda, tengra, koi, keski, mola.
London, Greater London
Wholesale suppliers of a comprehensive range of fish and seafood including Alaskan Pollock, Atlantic Cod, Pacific Cod, Hake, Dogfish, Eels, Greenland Halibut, Alaskan Halibut, Pacific Salmon, Atlantic Salmon, Squid, Flounder, Dabs, Witch, Plaice, Shrimp, Whelk, Crab, Scallops, Pangasius, Yellowfin Tuna, Skipjack, Mahi Mahi, Sprats, Oilfish, Swordfish, Shark, Langoustines, Atlantic Mackerel, Pacific Mackerel, Sardines, Cooked and Peeled Prawns, Sea Bass, Tilapia, Blue Runners, Grouper.
London, Greater London
One of UK's major importers and distributors of frozen seafood items. Operating in UK since 2018. King fish, catfish, black tilapia, anchovy, barracuda, golden pomfret, Indian mackerel, milkfish, pangasius, parrot fish, red mullet, red snapper, silver pomfret, tuna, sardine, ribbon fish. Cephalopods: octopus, cuttle fish, squid. Shrimps: Ecuador vannamei, freshwater scampi prawns, sea tiger shrimps, sea white shrimps, vannamei shrimps, king prawns scampi, black tiger shrimps. Shell fishes: blue crab, whole clams.
Birmingham, West Midlands
Wholesale suppliers of white fish, cod, haddock, black sea bream, coley, Dover sole, gurnard, grey mullet, hake, halibut, dog fish, john dory, lemon sole, monk fish, red mullet, plaice, red sea bream, skate, turbot, whiting, herring, mackerel, sardines, salmon, sea trout, trout, marlin, tuna, swordfish, shark, snapper, tilapia, cockles, mussels, brown crab, spider crab, langoustine, lobster, rock lobster, mussels, octopus, oysters, prawns, scallop, shrimp, squid, whelk and smoked fish products.