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Pearl Seafood Exports

Southern Bluefin Tuna

Southern Bluefin Tuna

Scientific name: Thunnus maccoyii

Pearl Seafood Exports supplies premium Australian Southern Bluefin Tuna for export to approved international markets. Sourced from licensed Australian fishing operations operating under strict quota and management controls, our Southern Bluefin Tuna is selected to meet the quality, handling, and importing country requirements of wholesale and trade buyers.

Australian Southern Bluefin Tuna (Thunnus maccoyii) is one of the world’s most highly valued tuna species, renowned for its rich fat content, deep red flesh, and exceptional suitability for sashimi and high-end processing markets. Export selection is based on size grade, fat quality, flesh condition, and compliance with destination market standards.

Domestic: Customers in Sydney can view Southern Bluefin Tuna Loins

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Southern Bluefin Tuna Export Formats

Southern Bluefin Tuna is supplied for export in chilled and frozen formats, with specifications varying by size grade, processing style, and destination market requirements. Availability is strictly controlled and subject to quota, seasonality, and importing country approvals.

  • Whole tuna supplied chilled or frozen
  • Gilled & gutted (G&G) and headed & gutted (H&G) formats where permitted
  • Processed formats including loins, portions, and sashimi-grade cuts available subject to market requirements

Export Handling & Compliance

Australian Southern Bluefin Tuna supplied for export is handled in accordance with Australian export regulations and destination market requirements. Harvesting, grading, processing, packing, and temperature control are coordinated through our export and processing services to support flesh quality, cold-chain integrity, and regulatory compliance throughout the export process.

All export programs prioritise rapid chilling, precise temperature control, hygienic handling, and full documentation accuracy to support premium sashimi and frozen export pathways.

Who We Supply

Southern Bluefin Tuna is supplied to:

  • International seafood importers
  • Premium tuna wholesalers and distributors
  • Sashimi and sushi processing facilities
  • Export agents and buying offices

Supply is limited to approved export destinations and subject to quota availability and seasonal fishing conditions.