Tuna
(jodari).
Indian Ocean tuna, including yellowfin, supplied whole and sold by the kilo. Fresh on ice for nearby kitchens, frozen for distribution.
Overview
Tuna, jodari in Swahili, is a pelagic fish of the open Indian Ocean. Yellowfin (Thunnus albacares) is the species most kitchens ask for: dense, deep-red meat for steaks, grills and raw dishes. We supply tuna whole, as landed or cleaned, graded by size and priced by the kilo.
Sourced in Tanzania
Tuna is landed along the Tanzanian coast and around Zanzibar. Species, sizes and availability follow the season and the catch; we grade on landing and confirm what is available for your order.
Ordering tuna 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.
Tuna comes whole or as half-side fillets and fillet slices. Whole tuna is a large fish, ordered for in-house butchery; each fish is weighed and priced by the kilo. Yellowfin is the species kitchens ask for most. Availability follows the open-ocean catch, so standing orders are confirmed week by week rather than promised months ahead.
TZS 16,000 per kg
Tuna, whole. Tuna, fillet slice TZS 18,500, Tuna, fillet half side TZS 25,500.
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.
- 01WholeWhole fish on ice, for kitchens that butcher in-house.
- 02FilletsHalf-side fillets and fillet slices, priced per kg.
- 03Graded by sizeSorted to the sizes you order.
- 04Sold by the kiloPriced per kg; prices follow the catch.
- 05Frozen wholeFrozen whole tuna for distribution.
Order tuna 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
Grills, buffets and à la carte.
Restaurants
Whole fish for kitchens that butcher in-house.
Wholesale
Whole fish, fresh or frozen, for onward trade.
Export
Enquiries quoted per destination and documentation.
Request tuna 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 “jodari”?+
Jodari is the Swahili name for tuna. Yellowfin tuna is the species most hotels and restaurants order.
Do you supply tuna fillets?+
Yes. Tuna comes whole, as half-side fillets or as fillet slices, priced by the kilo. Whole fish is graded by size, as landed or cleaned.
Can I use your tuna raw, for sashimi or poke?+
Tell us how you plan to serve it. Suitability for raw dishes depends on the individual fish and how it has been handled, and we confirm per order rather than promise it in advance.
How much does tuna 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 tuna?+
Two days. That lets us source and grade to your sizes before delivery.
How should I store tuna 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 tuna
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