Tuna Contract Packing for Export Markets

Pearl Seafood Exports provides specialist tuna contract packing services for Australian fishing vessels and exporters supplying international markets.

Operating from an export-approved facility in Sydney, near Sydney Fish Markets, we prepare tuna for export through controlled handling, professional packing, and strict cold-chain management. Our services support multiple Australian tuna species, ensuring product integrity, compliance, and market-ready presentation for overseas shipment.

Tuna intended for export requires precise handling to maintain flesh quality, appearance, and market suitability. Our contract packing services are designed specifically around the handling requirements of premium tuna species destined for international markets.

We work closely with catcher vessels and exporters to manage tuna handling from receival through to export-ready packing.

Our contract packing services support multiple Australian tuna species commonly exported to overseas markets, including:

• Southern Bluefin Tuna (SBT)
  
• Yellowfin Tuna
  
• Bigeye Tuna
  
• Albacore Tuna
• Swordfish
  

Species-specific handling requirements are applied to maintain quality, colour, and condition for export.

Our tuna contract packing services support a range of export preparation requirements depending on market, freight method, and buyer specifications.

Services include:

• Controlled receival and handling of whole tuna
  
• Cleaning, preparation, and packing for export
  
• Packing formats suitable for air or sea freight
  
• Preparation for chilled or frozen export programs
  
• Coordination with export timelines and logistics
  

All packing is conducted to preserve product integrity and meet export expectations.

Maintaining strict cold-chain control is critical for tuna export quality. Our operations are structured to manage temperature throughout handling, packing, and staging prior to export.

Cold-chain controls support:

• Chilled export programs
  
• Frozen export requirements
  
• Quality preservation during packing and holding
  
• Reliable handover to freight and export partners
  

This approach helps maintain product condition from vessel landing through to export dispatch.

Our tuna contract packing services are designed to support catcher vessels landing tuna at Sydney Fish Markets and surrounding ports.

We provide a professional packing solution for vessels that require:

• Export-ready handling and packing
  
• Consistent presentation for overseas buyers
  
• Alignment with export documentation and compliance workflows
  
• A reliable partner for ongoing export programs
  

This allows vessels to focus on fishing operations while export preparation is managed professionally. Service availability is subject to vessel scheduling, species availability, and export program requirements.

Tuna contract packing operates alongside our broader export support services, including:

• Australian Seafood Supplier
  
• Seafood Processing Services
  
• Seafood Export Documentation
  

Together, these services provide a coordinated pathway from vessel landing through to export shipment.