Mauritanian octopus supplier
Premium octopus
from the Atlantic coast
of Mauritania.
Our own artisanal fleet, our own quality standards. 800+ tons exported every year — traceable from boat to container.
Why Maurimar exists
Direct from the Atlantic. Built for B2B.
Direct from the source
We own the fleet, we know the boats, we know the captains. No intermediaries between the Atlantic and the container.
Built to premium quality standards
Every batch is graded against strict sensory and visual criteria demanded by the most demanding markets worldwide.
Flexible for any market
Whole or tenderized treatment, IQF or block, seven calibers, custom packaging — we ship what your market actually orders.
Two products, one standard
Whole octopus, two grades — Fresh Frozen (Japan Quality) and Iced.
From boat to container
Six steps. One cold chain. Zero handoffs we don't control.
Capture → Selection → Transport → Processing → Freezing → Export. Every step is operated or supervised by Maurimar — that's how traceability stays unbroken from the boat that landed the catch to the reefer container that ships it.
Two seasons, one supply chain
Order at any time of year.
Maurimar fishes two peak windows — winter (Dec–Apr) and summer (Jul–Oct). Between seasons, orders ship from deep-frozen stock with identical quality controls and full ONISPA documentation.
Commit at season open to lock in priority pricing and first pick of caliber.
View the full fishing calendarWinter Season — Dec 1 to Apr 30
5 months · peak T1–T4 · primary window for Japan and premium EU
Summer Season — Jul 1 to Oct 30
4 months · strong T3–T6 mix · food service and processing buyers
Stock available year-round
Between seasons, orders ship from deep-frozen reserve — same specs, same ONISPA docs.
What separates Maurimar from generic suppliers
Operational truth, not marketing language.
Most suppliers buy from auction, repack, and ship. Maurimar runs the whole chain — fishing, grading, freezing, exporting — under one set of standards. That is why our buyers do not call us when the spec sheet is fine; they call us when their lab caught something. We answer either way.
Own artisanal fleet — we control the catch.
On-site premium grading — same strict criteria for every market.
Single-batch traceability — boat to container, audit-ready.
Full export documentation — sanitary, customs, transit covered.
Seven calibers, one standard
From T1 (over 4 kg) down to T7 (around 0.5 – 0.8 kg).
Maurimar uses the West-African export caliber scheme. T1 is the largest, T7 is the smallest — the standard your importer's spec sheet already references.
Trusted by buyers across three continents
What our buyers actually say.
“Consistent caliber from batch to batch — that is what our supermarket buyers demand, and Maurimar delivers it every shipment.”
Seafood importer, Madrid, Spain
“The traceability documentation is thorough. Our QC team rarely needs to follow up — everything is in the first pack.”
Processing plant, Thessaloniki, Greece
“We switched from a broker-based supply to Maurimar's direct channel. Lead times improved and the texture is noticeably firmer.”
Frozen seafood distributor, Lisbon, Portugal
“The product meets the criteria we set for our premium retail line. Boat number, catch date, grading record — all there.”
Seafood distributor, Tokyo, Japan
“T2 and T3 calibers are exactly what our food service buyers need. Maurimar's sizing is reliable across every container.”
Seafood trader, Busan, South Korea
“We serve restaurant clients who notice quality. Maurimar's octopus holds texture well after cooking — our chefs comment on it.”
Food service distributor, Naples, Italy
Madrid · Thessaloniki · Lisbon · Tokyo · Busan · Naples
Visit before you order
Come see Nouadhibou.
We'll show you the boats.
No buyer has ever regretted seeing the operation in person. The fleet, the dock, the factory, the reefer bay — one day on site replaces a year of email. Travel is on us when you commit to a first container.
Start a conversation
Tell us what your market needs.
Caliber, treatment, freezing, packaging, port — give us the specs and we'll come back with a quote inside one business day.