Tilapia to UAE — 12–15 days
Tilapia is the most consumed fish in the Gulf, served across UAE restaurants, hypermarkets, and diaspora retail. AgriOrvian supplies wild and pond-grown tilapia (whole and fillets) plus dagaa from Lake Victoria, delivered to Jebel Ali in 12–15 days — fresh at 0–2°C in gel-ice thermal cartons or frozen.
Why United Arab Emirates buyers source from Tanzania
Tilapia to UAE is one of our most active corridors. Here is what importers in Dubai typically care about:
UAE hypermarkets and fish retail run weekly tilapia programs — reliable 12–15 day supply fits their ordering cycle.
Whole tilapia in 150g–1kg+ sizes suits both table fish and fillet-processor buyers across the Gulf.
HACCP-certified Lake Victoria processing and cold-chain tracking meet GCC import food-safety rules.

Tilapia & Dagaa (Silver Sardine) — export spec for United Arab Emirates
HS 0302.83 / 0303.23 · Whole tilapia (various sizes) · Tilapia fillets · Dagaa (silver sardine)
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Port of Dar es Salaam → Jebel Ali, Dubai, UAE · 12–15 days · 500 kg
Frequently asked questions — Tilapia to UAE
How long does shipping tilapia & dagaa from Tanzania to United Arab Emirates take?
12–15 days on the Dar es Salaam → Jebel Ali route, departing the Port of Dar es Salaam.
What is the minimum order quantity for Tilapia & Dagaa exported to United Arab Emirates?
500 kg. Pricing is FOB Dar es Salaam or CIF Jebel Ali, Dubai, UAE — request a proforma quote and we'll confirm current availability and the best shipping line.
Which specifications can I get for Tilapia & Dagaa shipped to Dubai?
Whole tilapia (various sizes), Tilapia fillets, Dagaa (silver sardine). Core specs run Tilapia size 150g – 1kg+ whole; Dagaa format Sun-dried / fresh-frozen; Temperature 0–2°C fresh — counts, blends, and packing can be configured per order.
What documents ship with a Tilapia & Dagaa consignment to United Arab Emirates?
HACCP, TBS, plus bill of lading, packing list, and certificate of origin to support clearance at Jebel Ali, Dubai, UAE.
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