Kingfish
(nguru).
Nguru, the firm white sea fish at the heart of coastal Tanzanian cooking. Supplied whole, on ice or frozen, and sold by the kilo, for hotel and restaurant kitchens and wholesale buyers.
Overview
Kingfish, known locally as nguru, is the narrow-barred Spanish mackerel (Scomberomorus commerson). Its firm, white flesh holds together on the grill and in curries, which is why it is a staple of Swahili coast menus. We supply it whole, as landed or cleaned, graded by size and priced by the kilo.
Sourced in Tanzania
Our kingfish is landed along the Tanzanian coast and around Zanzibar. Sizes and availability follow the season and the catch; we grade fresh at the landing and confirm what is available when you order.
Ordering kingfish 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.
Kingfish comes whole by size band, or as steaks and fillets. Smaller whole fish suit grilling; larger fish suit kitchens that portion in-house for curries and grills. Tell us the dish and the number of covers and we suggest a size band to order. On Swahili-coast menus nguru is the fish behind mchuzi wa samaki and the coastal grill.
TZS 18,500 per kg
Kingfish, whole. Kingfish, steak TZS 20,000, Kingfish, fillet TZS 23,000.
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.
- 02Steaks and filletsKingfish steaks and fillets, priced per kg.
- 03Graded by sizeSorted to the sizes you order.
- 04Sold by the kiloPriced per kg; prices follow the catch.
- 05Frozen wholeFrozen whole kingfish for distribution.
Order kingfish 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
Grill stations, buffets and Swahili menus.
Restaurants
Whole fish graded to a consistent size.
Wholesale
Whole fish, fresh or frozen, for onward trade.
Supermarkets
Whole fish for the fish counter.
Request kingfish 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 is “nguru”?+
Nguru is the Swahili name for kingfish, the narrow-barred Spanish mackerel (Scomberomorus commerson).
Do you cut kingfish into steaks?+
Yes. Kingfish comes whole, as steaks or as fillets, priced by the kilo. Whole fish is graded by size, as landed or cleaned.
Is kingfish available all year?+
Availability and sizes follow the season and the catch. Message us and we confirm what is landing now.
How much does kingfish cost?+
Prices move with the catch, so we confirm today’s price per kg when you order on WhatsApp or send an enquiry.
How far ahead should I order kingfish?+
Two days. That lets us source and grade to your sizes before delivery.
How should I store kingfish 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 kingfish
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