Atlantic Mackerel

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Catching Methods

Trawls, seine, line hooks

Catch Areas | Buy Atlantic Mackerel from a Wholesaler

FAO 27 – Norway, Iceland, Faroe Islands, UK, Ireland, the Netherlands;
FAO 21 – USA, Canada

Description | Buy Atlantic Mackerel from a Supplier

Atlantic mackerel (Scomber scombrus) is referred to family Scombridae and is one of the most important commercially caught species in the world. The common size of Atlantic mackerel varies from 20 to 45 cm weighing 200-650 grams respectively. Atlantic mackerel is found in both the western and eastern parts of the Northern Atlantic. The annual catch for Atlantic mackerel has accounted for more than 1,2 million tons in 2019. Atlantic mackerel is used for smoking and is considered a primary raw material for preserving and canning industries.

Product form | Buy Atlantic Mackerel Online

Whole round (WR, WHG), a land frozen or sea frozen in blocks or IQF, fat content 18-27%, branded cartons

Headed, gutted (H&G) (land frozen or sea frozen), H&G (headed, gutted), fat content 18-27%, branded cartons

Fillets – single cut/flaps, skin on, frozen in 20 kg blocks, branded cartons

Size grading | Buy Atlantic Mackerel Cheap

Whole round (WR, WHG) – 200-400, 300-500, 400-600, 500+, 600+ grams
Headed, gutted (H&G) – 130+, 150-300, 225+, 200-400, 250+, 300+, 300-500, grams
Fillets – single cut – 60-90, 70-130 grams
Fillets – flaps – 60+, 80+, 100+, 150+, 200+ grams