Ikan Layur, known internationally as Hairtail Fish, Beltfish, or Largehead Hairtail (Trichiurus lepturus), is one of Indonesia’s underutilized yet high-potential seafood commodities. Prized for its delicate white flesh and mild flavor, this long, silver fish is growing in demand across Asian markets such as China, Korea, and Japan.
🌊 Why Indonesia?
Indonesia, as one of the world’s largest archipelagic nations, offers an abundant and sustainable supply of Hairtail Fish. Especially caught along the Java Sea, Maluku, and Eastern Indonesia, Ikan Layur is available year-round and harvested using responsible practices.
Key Advantages:
- Consistent supply volumes through small-scale fisheries and fishing vessels
- Frozen-at-sea or land processing maintaining high freshness
- Sustainably sourced, traceable and processed in certified facilities
- Halal certified, complying with international food safety standards
- Competitive pricing for wholesale and bulk purchases
🧊 Available Product Formats:
| Product Type | Specification |
|---|---|
| Frozen Whole Round | 100–400g up, head-on, gutted |
| Frozen Gutted & Scaled | Tailored to buyer specifications |
| IQF Hairtail Fillet | Boneless, skin-on, vacuum packed |
| Dried or Salted Layur | Sun-dried or oven-dried, packed in bulk |
Packaging options: 10kg/carton, 20kg/carton, private label options available.
🚢 Export Markets & Opportunities
Ikan Layur from Indonesia has growing demand in:
- China – For stews, grilling, and traditional medicine
- South Korea – Popular for grilling and home meals
- Japan – Valued for tempura, nitsuke, and boiling dishes
- Middle East – Supplying for dried or frozen seafood markets
This makes Layur an ideal candidate for businesses looking to diversify their seafood portfolio with a high-margin, sustainable fish species.
🌱 Sustainability & Community Impact
Our Layur is sourced in collaboration with coastal fishing communities. We support local livelihoods while implementing training on sustainable fishing practices and cold chain logistics. Processing facilities are located near ports for rapid freezing and minimal spoilage.
🔍 Why Work With Us?
- Reliable Supply Chain: Direct-from-source with traceability
- Flexible MOQs: Starting from 1 container (20 feet or 40 feet)
- Processing Customization: Tailored cuts, sizes, and packaging
- Professional Export Handling: With shipping to major global ports
📞 Let’s Export Layur to the World
We are ready to supply premium-quality Hairtail Fish (Ikan Layur) from Indonesia to your market — frozen, filleted, or dried. Contact us for pricing, samples, and documentation.
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