Tanzania
fresh fish.
Reef and pelagic fish from the Tanzanian coast — snapper, kingfish, tuna, grouper, emperor and more — supplied whole, as landed or cleaned, fresh on ice or frozen, and sold by the kilo. Graded fresh at the landing.
Overview
Fresh fish is the backbone of coastal supply. We handle a rotating range of reef and pelagic species — snapper, kingfish, tuna, grouper, emperor and others as they land — supplied whole by the kilo, as landed or cleaned. Because species and sizes rotate with the catch, we quote against what the coast is actually landing that week.
Sourced in Tanzania
Our fish is landed right along the Tanzanian coast and around Zanzibar. Species mix, sizing and availability follow the season and the catch, and we grade fresh at the landing.
Ordering fresh fish from Samaki Direct
Send your order on WhatsApp or through the enquiry form at least two days before you need it, with the quantity in kilos and the size or grade you want. We confirm availability and the price per kilo for that order, then deliver in Dar es Salaam on the agreed day. It is supplied whole, as landed or cleaned, fresh on ice or frozen. Zanzibar, upcountry and export orders are possible on request; upcountry and export transport and clearing are at the buyer’s cost, and Zanzibar follows the Zanzibar price list.
TZS 14,500 per kg
Tilapia. Dorado TZS 15,000, Barracuda TZS 15,000, Grouper TZS 18,000, Jack fish TZS 18,000.
Updated 31 Oct 2026. Mainland (Dar es Salaam) prices. Zanzibar prices include delivery and clearing to your door: see our Zanzibar price list. Guide prices are per kg and start from the lowest line. Prices move with the catch and the size; we confirm today’s price when you order.
Mainland price list (PDF) Zanzibar price list (PDF)Formats & grading
Sold whole by the kilo, as landed or cleaned, on an unbroken cold chain. Availability follows the season and the catch; order two days ahead.
- 01Whole, on iceGraded fresh at the landing for hotels and restaurants.
- 02Graded by sizePlate-size or larger, sorted to the sizes you order.
- 03Sold by the kiloPriced per kg; prices follow the catch.
- 04Frozen wholeFrozen whole fish for distribution.
Order fresh fish on WhatsApp
Choose what you need and we write the WhatsApp message for you. We reply with today's price and availability — nothing is ordered until you confirm.
Buyer applications
Hotels & resorts
A rotating fresh catch for daily menus.
Restaurants
Whole fish graded to a consistent size.
Wholesale
Volume supply for distributors and markets.
Export
Selected species prepared and documented where applicable.
Request fresh fish supply
Tell us the product, quantity, format and destination, and our team will reply with availability and next steps. WhatsApp is the fastest route.
Direct: [email protected]
Frequently asked questions
What fish species do you supply?+
A rotating range of reef and pelagic species — snapper, kingfish, tuna, grouper, emperor and others — depending on the season and the catch. We confirm what’s landing against your enquiry.
Do you supply fillets or cleaned fish?+
Cleaned fish, yes. Fillets for kingfish and tuna. Other fish is supplied whole, as landed or cleaned, graded by size and priced by the kilo.
Is the fish fresh or frozen?+
Fresh on ice for nearby kitchens; frozen whole for distribution. We advise based on your destination.
How is freshness maintained?+
Fish is iced at the landing and kept on an unbroken cold chain through to delivery.
What are the Swahili names for these fish?+
Samaki means fish. Kingfish is nguru, tuna is jodari, emperor fish is changu (often sold as snapper) and grouper is chewa. See our kingfish, tuna and snapper pages.
How far ahead should I order fresh fish?+
Two days. That lets us source and grade to your sizes before delivery.
How should I store fresh fish on arrival?+
Keep it on ice or chilled at 0–4 °C and use it within a day or two, or freeze it straight away. Frozen seafood should stay frozen until it goes into the kitchen.
Buying guides: How to Source Seafood From Tanzania · Fresh vs Frozen Seafood for Hotels · Tanzania Seafood Exporter: A Guide for International Buyers · Swahili Names of Fish & Seafood · All seafood guides
Talk to us about fresh fish
Message us on WhatsAppHotels, restaurants, distributors and international buyers — reach us for availability, formats and pricing.
- Phone / WhatsApp
- +255 756 511 232
- [email protected]
- Origin
- Tanzania — Dar es Salaam & Zanzibar