Myanmar
Freshwater and sea fish, shrimp.
Asia’s catch · Delivered worldwide
Premium frozen seafood, sourced from Asia for the world.
Since 1998, United Friends’ Global Seafood has connected Asia’s finest sea and freshwater fish, shrimp and crab with importers across the Middle East, Europe and the USA.
IQF & Block Frozen
HACCP · BRC · ISO 22000
Container & LCL
Est. since1998
1998Established
6Asian sourcing countries
226Product variants
3Export regions
About us
One trusted partner between Asian fisheries and global buyers.
United Friends’ Global Seafood (UFG SEAFOOD) is a Chicago-headquartered exporter and sourcing company. For more than 25 years we have built long-term relationships with processors and fisheries across Asia, so our customers receive consistent quality, transparent specifications and dependable shipping.
- Frozen sea & freshwater fish — whole, gutted, steak, fillet, IQF and block packs.
- Shrimp & crab — sea and freshwater shrimp, swimming and soft-shell crab.
- Sourcing on request — tell us the species and spec; we source, inspect and ship.
Our products
Frozen fish, shrimp and crab — 226 variants.
Search the catalogue, add items to your inquiry and we’ll return a quotation with specification, packing and shipping terms.
Sizes and packing shown are reference specifications. Origin, master-carton configuration, MOQ and availability are confirmed per quotation.
Sourcing network
Six countries. One consistent supply chain.
We source directly from approved processors in Asia’s leading seafood-producing nations.
Thailand
Seawater species, shrimp, cephalopods.
Bangladesh
Hilsa, rohu, pangas, tilapia, freshwater shrimp.
India
Freshwater carp, sea fish, shrimp.
Indonesia
Tuna, snapper, grouper, crab.
Vietnam
Pangasius, tilapia, shrimp, squid.
Species availability varies by season and supplier; we confirm origin on every quotation.
How it works
From Asian waters to your cold store.
Inquiry
Send species, size, packing and quantity through the quote form.
Sourcing & quotation
We match you with approved suppliers and return pricing and specs.
Inspection & packing
Quality checks, freezing, glazing and packing to your specification.
Documentation
Health certificate, certificate of origin, bill of lading and more.
Cold-chain shipping
Reefer containers shipped to your port under agreed Incoterms.
Export markets
Shipping to three key regions.
Middle East
Reefer shipments to Gulf and regional ports; halal-friendly documentation on request.
Europe
EU-compliant documentation and traceability for approved establishments.
USA
Headquartered in Chicago, with direct support for US importers and distributors.
Quality & compliance
Safe, traceable, certified seafood.
Certifications and health documentation are available to support your import requirements.
HACCPFood safety system
BRCGlobal standard
ISO 22000Food safety management
ASC / MSCResponsible sourcing
EU approval & health certificatesPer shipment
Cold-chain control
Frozen at source and held at −18 °C or below through storage and transit.
Inspection
Pre-shipment checks on size, count, glaze, packing and labelling.
Traceability
Lot-level records from supplier to destination port.
News & insights
Buyer guides and FAQ.
Guide
IQF vs block frozen: which is right for you?
IQF suits portion control and retail; block packs are efficient for processing and bulk handling.
Checklist
Seafood import documents checklist
Health certificate, certificate of origin, bill of lading, packing list and commercial invoice.
Logistics
Incoterms for frozen seafood: FOB, CFR, CIF
Understand who pays for freight and insurance, and where risk transfers.
What is your minimum order quantity?
MOQ depends on species and supplier. Typically one 20ft or 40ft reefer container; mixed-species loads can be discussed. Send an inquiry for exact terms.
Which Incoterms and payment terms do you offer?
We commonly quote FOB, CFR and CIF. Payment terms are agreed per order and confirmed in your quotation.
Can you source a species that is not in the catalogue?
Yes. Tell us the species, size, packing and target volume and we will source it from our Asian network.
Which documents and certificates are provided?
Health certificate, certificate of origin, bill of lading, packing list and invoice; HACCP, BRC, ISO 22000, ASC/MSC and EU approval documents as applicable.
How long does shipping take?
Transit time depends on origin and destination port. We provide a schedule estimate with each quotation.
Contact
Let’s talk about your next container.
Tell us what you need and our team will reply with a detailed quotation.
Emailufgseafood@gmail.com
Phone / WhatsApp+1 872-235-7481
Head office6312 N Claremont Avenue,
Chicago, IL 60659, USA
Chicago, IL 60659, USA