Products
Algae
Red and brown algae are harvested along the Atlantic coast under national quota and supplied primarily as hydrocolloid raw material for agar-agar and carrageenan production.
Material is sun- or oven-dried, baled or milled, and shipped in compressed bales and bulk bags.
| Species | Presentation / form | Sizing / grading | Packaging | HS code | Shelf life |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gelidium / Agar-yielding red algaeGelidium sesquipedale | Sun-dried, baled | Whole dried thalli; milled on request | Compressed bales 40–50 kg, or jumbo bulk bags | 1212.21 | 12–24 months kept dry |
| Brown seaweed / Kelp / WrackFucus spp. / Laminaria spp. | Sun-dried or oven-dried, whole or milled | Whole or milled to buyer mesh specification | Bulk bags or bales, 25–50 kg | 1212.21 | 12–24 months kept dry |
Seasonal availability
Availability windows are typical patterns and can shift with quotas and biological rest periods. Contact us for current landings and quota status.
- Main availability window
- Year-round availability
- Peak season
- Two seasonal openings
| Species | JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec |
|---|---|
Gelidium Gelidium sesquipedale |
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