Profand Vayalat Marine Exports

What Profand Vayalat Marine Exports does

Profand Vayalat Marine Exports Private Limited is an India-based seafood processor and exporter headquartered in Cochin, Kerala, with operational branches in Aroor, Ezhupunna, and Pallipuram (Alleppey district). The company processes and exports a portfolio of frozen and chilled marine products — primarily Cephalopods (squid, cuttle fish, octopus), shrimps/prawns, and various fish species (tuna, ribbon fish, leather jacket) — under the 'Profand Vayalat' brand to international markets including the European Union (~90% of exports), the United States, the Middle East, Africa, and Australia. The company was founded in 2006 as Vayalat Exports by Joseph J. Vayalat and was reorganized in 2012 as a joint venture with Grupo Profand, Spain (one of the largest EU seafood processors/importers), after which the current corporate name was adopted and export operations commenced.

The technical backbone is a temperature-controlled processing plant with a rated capacity of 110 metric tonnes per day across block freezing, trolley freezing, and IQF (Individual Quick Freezing) lines, supported by an EU-approved in-house microbiology laboratory, HACCP-based quality systems, mechanized grading/cutting/peeling/metal-detection equipment, and palletized cold storage (EU-approved KOC CS 26) with product- and code-level traceability. Quality and compliance are reinforced through HACCP, FDA (US) registration, ISO 14001, IFS, BRC, MSC Chain of Custody, SEDEX, FSSAI Central License, EU Approval No. 762, and Three Star Export House status.

The business model is a B2B enterprise export operation: the company procures raw material from landing centers, processes it in-house, and sells directly to international supermarkets, consignees, and seafood distributors, with pricing negotiated per quote (not publicly disclosed). Grupo Profand provides European market access and distribution, while Profand Vayalat provides Indian sourcing and processing. Headcount comprises approximately 500 direct employees plus 700–1,000 contract workers. Revenue is single-stream (seafood export); the most recently disclosed annual turnover is Rs. 300 Crores for FY2014–2015, and the company has stated an internal target of at least 30% cumulative annual turnover growth.

Name

Profand Vayalat Marine Exports

Legal name

Profand Vayalat Marine Exports Private Limited

Website

https://profandvayalat.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Profand Vayalat Marine Exports is an India-based seafood processor and exporter selling frozen cephalopods, prawns, and fish under its own brand primarily to EU buyers (~90% of exports), with additional reach into the USA, Middle East, Africa, and Australia via direct B2B export relationships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Seafood Processing and Export

NAICS

Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging (3117), Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging (311710)

SIC

Prepared Fresh Or Frozen Fish & Seafoods (2092)

akta.pro primary industry

Freezing & Cold-Chain Seafood Processing (IQF, Blast Freezing, Glazing) (AFANADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Frozen Meat, Poultry & Seafood Manufacturing (AFAKACAG), Frozen Seafood Meals & Value-Added Seafood (CRADADAG)

Keywords

• Frozen seafood export
• Cephalopod processing
• Marine product export
• Seafood processing
• Frozen fish export

Headquarters

HQ city

Cochin

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Seafood Export: Processing and export of marine products including Cephalopods (Cuttle fish, Squid, Octopus), Shrimps, and various fish species in frozen and chilled form. Exports under the brand name 'Profand Vayalat' to international markets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Profand Vayalat Marine Exports processes and exports chilled and frozen seafood — including prawns/shrimps, squid, octopus, cuttle fish, tuna, ribbon fish, and leather jacket fish — under the 'Profand Vayalat' brand to international buyers. Products are processed through block freezing, trolley freezing, and IQF (Individual Quick Freezing) lines, with EU-approved cold storage and an in-house microbiology laboratory supporting compliance with EU and US food safety standards. The company sells directly to supermarkets, consignees, and distributors in the EU (about 90% of exports), USA, Middle East, Africa, and Australia.

Product overview

Profand Vayalat Marine Exports is a single-product company specializing in frozen and chilled seafood processing and export. The company's core offering is its 'Profand Vayalat' branded seafood portfolio, which includes Prawns, Squid, Octopus, Cuttle Fish, Tuna, Ribbon Fish, and Leather Jacket Fish. The products are available in frozen form using various processing methods including block freezing, trolley freezing, and IQF (Individual Quick Freezing), as well as value-added products such as cooked and blanched seafood and consumer packs. Approximately 90% of exports go to European Union countries with additional markets in USA, Middle East, Africa, and Australia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Prawns Frozen shrimp/prawn products processed at Profand Vayalat's Cochin facility and exported in bulk containerized volumes to international buyers in the EU, USA, Middle East, Africa, and Australia. Targeted at supermarket chains, seafood distributors, and food importers.
• Squid Frozen squid products — one of Profand Vayalat's primary cephalopod exports, recognized with multiple MPEDA awards for outstanding export performance. Processed via IQF, block, and trolley freezing for international seafood buyers.
• Octopus Frozen octopus products forming part of the company's cephalopod line for international seafood markets; processed through IQF/freezing lines and exported to EU and other markets.
• Cuttle Fish Frozen cuttle fish products recognized with multiple MPEDA awards for outstanding export performance in the frozen cephalopods category. Processed and exported under the Profand Vayalat brand.
• Tuna Frozen tuna products processed and exported to international markets under the Profand Vayalat brand.
• Ribbon Fish Frozen ribbon fish products processed at the Cochin facility and exported to international markets under the Profand Vayalat brand.
• Leather Jacket Fish Frozen leather jacket fish products exported to international markets from Profand Vayalat's Indian processing operations.
• Profand Vayalat Branded Seafood Chilled and frozen seafood portfolio exported under the 'Profand Vayalat' brand name, including squid, cuttle fish, octopus, shrimps, and various fish varieties for international buyers. Positioned on quality and affordability with EU/US food safety compliance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Processing capacity of 110 metric tonnes of seafood per day
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Grupo Profand, SpaincoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012In 2012, the company entered into a joint venture agreement with Grupo Profand, Spain (one of the largest seafood processors/importers in the European Union). The company was renamed as Profand Vayalat Marine Exports (P) Ltd. Grupo Profand brings extensive European market expertise and distribution networks, while Profand Vayalat contributes local sourcing and processing capabilities. About 90% of exports are to European Union countries. Joseph J Vayalat serves as Chairman and Managing Director.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Thai Union Group PCL: Thailand-headquartered global seafood leader (owner of Chicken of the Sea, King Oscar, John West) with broad frozen, canned and value-added seafood exposure. Comparable as a much larger incumbent operating in the same global frozen seafood category, including cephalopods and shrimp, and competing for similar international retail shelf space.
• Pescanova: Spanish frozen seafood major with global retail distribution and a strong cephalopod/frozen fish portfolio in Europe. Comparable as a larger incumbent in the same EU seafood distribution channel that Profand Vayalat accesses via the Grupo Profand JV, competing for similar European retail seafood customers.

Direct peers

• Grupo Profand: Spanish seafood processor/importer and JV partner since 2012; one of the largest seafood processors in the EU with cephalopod and frozen seafood focus. Directly comparable because the joint venture shares products (squid, cuttlefish, octopus, shrimp), customer base (EU retailers), and processing capabilities with Profand Vayalat.
• K R Group (Tempton Foods): Indian seafood processing and export group with EU and US certifications, focused on frozen cephalopods, shrimp and fish. Directly comparable because it competes for the same EU supermarket customers with comparable certifications (HACCP, BRC, IFS) and value-added IQF products.
• Devi Seafoods Ltd: One of India's largest seafood exporters, headquartered in Andhra Pradesh, with a cephalopod and frozen shrimp-heavy portfolio serving EU, US and Asian markets. Directly comparable as an Indian seafood processor/exporter targeting the same EU buyers with similar IQF capacity and product mix.
• Mukka Sea Foods Industries Pvt Ltd: Mangalore-based Indian seafood exporter focused on frozen cephalopods and value-added seafood for export markets. Directly comparable as an Indian mid-to-large seafood exporter with similar IQF capabilities, EU customer exposure and cephalopod product mix.
• Gadre Marine Exports Pvt Ltd: Kerala-headquartered Indian seafood processor/exporter with EU-approved facilities producing IQF shrimp, squid, cuttlefish and fish. Directly comparable given overlapping product portfolio, customer geography (EU focus), processing technology (IQF) and certifications.
• Falcon Marine Exports Ltd: Indian frozen seafood processor and exporter headquartered in Kolkata, with a comparable product mix in cephalopods, shrimp and fish. Directly comparable because it serves the same EU/US/Asian export customers with similar IQF capabilities and certifications.
• Abad Fisheries Pvt Ltd: Kerala-based Indian seafood processor and exporter with EU-certified freezing/processing facilities and a cephalopod/shrimp product range. Directly comparable as a regional Indian seafood exporter in Kerala targeting the same European buyers with similar certifications.
• Bismi Marine Exports Pvt Ltd: Indian seafood exporter based in Kerala with a frozen cephalopod and shrimp portfolio aimed at EU and Middle East customers. Directly comparable as a Kerala-based Indian seafood exporter using IQF/freezing technology for the same international buyer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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