King Crab Supplier | Live & Frozen Norwegian King Crab Wholesale

Fresh Seafood Supply

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Global Exporter of Live & Frozen King Crab

FreshSeafoodSupply.com is a global exporter of live and frozen Norwegian king crab, supplying premium Red King Crab (Paralithodes camtschaticus) to importers, distributors, and restaurants worldwide. Our king crab is harvested from the Barents Sea and processed under strict Norwegian quality standards for export markets including the USA, Asia, and Europe.

We supply premium king crab globally.  Learn more about our Buy Live Norwegian King Crab Wholesale

for bulk buyers, pricing, and export specifications.

 

• Species: Red King Crab (Paralithodes camtschaticus)
• Origin: Northern Norway, Barents Sea
• Sizes: 2L, 3L, 4L, 5L
• Quality: Live / Frozen / Cooked
• Best Uses: Fine dining, hotpot, grill, sashimi (premium grades)
• Taste: Sweet, rich, buttery meat with large leg yield
• Shipping: Air freight (live) / Frozen container (legs & clusters)
• Market Demand: Very high in Asia, USA, Middle East
• Sustainability: Quota-controlled Norwegian fishery

 

What Is Norwegian King Crab?

Norwegian King Crab, also known as Red King Crab, is one of the most valuable seafood products in the global premium market. Harvested from the cold, clean waters of Northern Norway, this species is world-famous for its sweet flavor, thick meat, and exceptional leg size.

The combination of Norwegian sustainability, strict quotas, and premium handling standards make Norwegian King Crab the preferred choice for restaurants, wholesalers, and gourmet seafood distributors.

 

Where Is Norwegian King Crab Harvested?

King Crab is harvested along the Barents Sea and Finnmark coast, where icy water temperatures create ideal conditions for slow growth and superior texture.

Key Harvest Areas:

Finnmark, Norway

Barents Sea

Arctic coastal zones

 

Available King Crab Sizes (2L

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5L Grades)

Norwegian King Crab is graded by size to help buyers choose the perfect product for their market.

Grade          Approx. Weight                  Description

2L                    Medium                            Good value option for restaurants and retail

3L                   Large                                      Most popular for export

4L                   Extra Large                            Premium grade with thick meat

5L                   Jumbo                                      Top-tier size for luxury dining

 

Larger sizes generally offer a higher meat yield, making them ideal for fine-dining, grilling, or buffets.

 

Live vs Frozen King Crab

Live king crab is preferred for premium markets such as restaurants and luxury seafood buyers due to its freshness and presentation value. Frozen king crab legs and clusters offer convenience, longer shelf life, and consistent supply for global distribution.

 

Taste & Culinary Uses

Product Forms Available
Fresh Seafood Supply provides multiple King Crab formats to match global customer needs:
1. Live King Crab
Transported in oxygenated tanks
Air-freight delivery within 24–72 hours
Full meat quality preserved
2. Frozen King Crab (Whole or Clusters)
Blast-frozen at –40°C
Best for long-distance export
High shelf life & consistent quality
3. Cooked King Crab
Pre-cooked and frozen
Ready-to-eat option for retail and restaurants