What Netfish does

Netfish is a family-owned B2B frozen seafood exporter headquartered in Cochin (Kochi), Kerala, India, with roots tracing to the early 1900s when founder J.A. Sathar Sait established the family enterprise. The company operates as a sourcing partner connecting international buyers with Indian seafood processing factories operating under its own contracts, with a product portfolio spanning Vannamei and Black Tiger shrimp (offered in HOSO, headless, PDTO, PD, and butterfly formats in raw, cooked, blanched, and marinated variants), cephalopods (squid, octopus, cuttlefish as whole round, whole cleaned, tubes, rings, and breaded), and over 40 fish species including Tuna, Mackerel, Sardine, and Pomfret. Value-added offerings such as Shrimp Burger, Popcorn Shrimp, and Breaded Squid Rings represent a move beyond raw commodity supply. International certifications include BAP 1-star, BAP 4-star, and BRC Global Standard for Food Safety.

The company sells directly to international seafood importers and distributors in Japan, USA, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East via a quote-based model with multiple incoterms (CFR, FOB, CIF, DDP for USA) and payment terms (TT with 10%/90% or 100% on documents, LC at Sight/30/60/90 days). GTM is relationship-driven and inbound: the website functions as a digital catalog with product specification filters and inquiry forms, supplemented by a Mailchimp-powered price subscription service for frozen Vannamei and Google Reviews for social proof. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; the product page supports extensive customization (species, type, treatment, freezing method—blast/block/semi-IQF/IQF, glaze percentage, packing, grade sizes 8/12 to 300/500, certifications). Named customer relationships include Blue Marine Company for Import and Export in Egypt (since 2017) and Kwon Oh-hyun (Korean buyer), both referencing multi-year tenure.

The business is currently in its third generation of family leadership under Ahmed Sait, who directs a segment of the sourcing business. The company operates with a lean headcount (6 listed in firmographics) and no external funding, managing a network of contracted factories rather than owned processing facilities. The revenue model is transaction-based seafood export trading; competitive positioning rests on multi-generational industry expertise, established international buyer relationships, certifications, and a broad product catalog with deep customization capability.

Name

Netfish

Legal name

Netfish

Website

https://netfish.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1900

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Netfish is a family-owned B2B frozen seafood exporter in Cochin, India, sourcing Vannamei shrimp, squid, and 40+ fish species from contracted factories for international buyers across Japan, USA, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Frozen Seafood Export

NAICS

Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging (31171), Fish and Seafood Merchant Wholesalers (42446)

SIC

Prepared Fresh Or Frozen Fish & Seafoods (2092)

akta.pro primary industry

Shellfish Processing (Shrimp, Crab, Lobster, Mollusks) (AFANADAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Breaded/Battered & Fried Seafood Products (Frozen Convenience) (AFANADAH), Value-Added Seafood Packaging (MAP/Vacuum, Portion Packs, Private Label) (AFANADAM), Finfish Processing (Filleting, Portioning, Trimming) (AFANADAB)

Keywords

• Frozen seafood export
• Shrimp sourcing
• Seafood processing
• Aquaculture supply
• Cephalopod export

Headquarters

HQ city

Cochin

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Frozen Seafood Export: The company generates revenue through the export and sale of frozen seafood products (shrimp, squid, fish) to international buyers. Pricing is quote-based with multiple pricing terms offered including CFR, FOB, CIF, and DDP. Payment terms include TT (10% advance, 90% on copy of documents), TT (100% upon copy of documents), and LC at Sight/30/60/90 days.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Netfish is a B2B frozen seafood sourcing and export company that supplies international buyers with Indian-origin shrimp, squid/cephalopods, and fish. Offerings span Vannamei and Black Tiger shrimp in formats from head-on to peeled-deveined and value-added breaded products, squid whole-round/cleaned/tubes/rings, and 40+ fish species, with customization across freezing method, glaze, grade, packing, and certifications (BAP, ASC, BRC). The company sources from contracted factories in India and ships globally under CFR, FOB, CIF, and DDP terms.

Product overview

Netfish is a frozen seafood B2B sourcing platform and exporter from India. The company operates as a sourcing partner connecting international buyers with Indian seafood processing factories under their own contracts. The product portfolio comprises three main categories: (1) Shrimp products including Vannamei and Black Tiger species, offered in various processing forms (HOSO, Headless, PDTO, PD, Butterfly) in raw, cooked, blanched, and marinated states, plus value-added breaded and formed products like Shrimp Burger and Popcorn Shrimp; (2) Cephalopod products including Squid, Octopus, and Cuttlefish available as whole-round, whole-cleaned, T&T, tubes, and rings in raw, cooked, and blanched formats with breaded variants; (3) Fish products spanning over 40 species including Tuna, Mackerel, Sardine, Pomfret, and various other finfish. The company offers customizable specifications across species, product type, treatment, freezing method (IQF, Blast, Block), glaze percentage, packing options, and grading sizes, with certifications including BAP and BRC standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Vannamei Shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) Whiteleg shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) supplied in raw frozen form, available across multiple processing formats (HOSO, headless, peeled-deveined tail-on/off, butterfly), treatments, freezing methods, grades, and certifications, for international seafood importers, food service, and retail buyers.
• Black Tiger Shrimp (Penaeus monodon) Giant tiger prawn (Penaeus monodon) offered as a premium shrimp species to international buyers, available in customizable processing formats and certifications.
• Squid Products (Whole-Round, Whole-Cleaned, T&T, Tubes, Rings) Cephalopod products including whole round (WR), whole cleaned, tentacle and arms (T&T), tubes, and rings, available in raw, cooked, and blanched formats for international seafood importers and food service buyers.
• Fish Products (Tuna, Mackerel, Sardine, Pomfret, and 40+ species) Frozen fish range spanning over 40 species including Skip Jack Tuna, Yellowfin Tuna, Horse Mackerel, Indian Mackerel, King Fish, Sardine, Bombay Duck, various Pomfrets, Barracuda, Sea Bream, and other finfish, available in whole, gilled-gutted, and steak formats for international buyers.
• Value-Added Shrimp Products (Shrimp Burger, Popcorn Shrimp, Breaded Shrimp) Ready-to-cook value-added shrimp products including Shrimp Burger patties, Popcorn Shrimp, and Breaded Shrimp in torpedo, peeled-deveined, and butterfly cuts, targeted at food service and retail buyers seeking convenience formats.
• Breaded Squid Rings Ready-to-cook breaded squid rings offered as a value-added cephalopod product for food service and retail buyers.
• Breaded & Marinated Prawns Value-added prawn products with breading or marination for enhanced convenience and flavor, targeted at food service and retail buyers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Long-term customer relationships spanning 8+ years (Blue Marine company since 2017)

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Japanese Industry PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1970Established in the 1970s, Netfish formed partnerships with industry giants from Japan to introduce frozen seafood across the region. These early partnerships were instrumental in establishing the company's international frozen seafood export capabilities.
• US Industry PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1970In the 1970s, Netfish established partnerships with companies from the USA alongside Japanese partners, pioneering the introduction of frozen seafood in the region and building export capabilities to North American markets.
• First Vannamei Farms and Factories in IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetfish leveraged its decades of industry experience to partner with the first farms and factories that processed Vannamei shrimp in India, establishing the company as a pioneer in this segment. The company operates with factories under its own contracts, providing control over production quality and capacity.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• WestCoast Group: India-based seafood exporter with shrimp processing and global distribution. Comparable in product focus, Indian sourcing model, and international B2B export customer base.
• Apex Foods International: Indian frozen seafood exporter with BRC and BAP certifications serving global markets. Closely comparable in product portfolio (shrimp, squid, fish) and certification-driven export approach.
• Devi Seafoods: One of India's largest shrimp exporters, processing and exporting Vannamei and Black Tiger shrimp globally. Direct comparable in product mix, customer base (international buyers), and India-based sourcing model.
• Kadal Marine: Indian frozen seafood exporter offering shrimp, fish, and cephalopods to international markets. Direct comparable in product breadth and international export focus.
• Falcon Marine Exports: India-based frozen seafood exporter with integrated processing and global distribution. Comparable in product range and B2B export focus, with somewhat larger operational scale.
• Sandhya Marines: Indian frozen seafood exporter offering shrimp, squid, cuttlefish, and fish to international markets. Closely comparable in scale, product breadth, and B2B export orientation.
• Nekkanti Sea Foods: India-based frozen seafood exporter specializing in shrimp and other seafood products. Comparable in customer base (international importers), product mix, and B2B export model.
• Centurion Exports: Indian seafood exporter offering shrimp, cephalopods, and fish to international buyers. Similar in scale, product mix, and B2B export GTM.

Broad incumbents

• Thai Union Group: Global seafood leader with brands like Chicken of the Sea and John West, sourcing shrimp and fish globally. Comparable in B2B frozen seafood export product categories, though operates at vastly larger scale and with own brand portfolio.
• Avanti Feeds: One of India's largest integrated aquaculture and seafood companies, with feed manufacturing, shrimp processing, and export operations. Comparable in shrimp product focus and Indian export orientation, but with significantly larger scale and vertical integration.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/netfish

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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