Product Offerings
Product Categories:
Seafood
Products:
Seafood Products: Argentine Red Shrimp (Pleoticus muelleri), Illex Squid (Illex argentinus), Hake (Merluccius hubbsi), Grenadier, Other Seafood Species
Estrella Patagónica S.A., based in Puerto Madryn, Argentina, is a vertically integrated seafood company specializing in the harvesting, processing, and export of premium wild-caught species from the cold, nutrient-rich waters of the South Atlantic Ocean. With decades of experience in the Argentine fishing industry, Estrella Patagónica has established itself as a reliable supplier of high-quality seafood to global markets.
Core Business
The core business of Estrella Patagónica revolves around sustainable fisheries and the production of value-added seafood products. The company owns and operates its own fleet of fishing vessels and maintains modern processing plants strategically located near major ports in Patagonia. Its operations encompass the full supply chain from catch to export, ensuring full control over quality, traceability, and compliance.
Product & Service Offerings
- Argentine Red Shrimp (Pleoticus muelleri) – Whole, headless shell-on, peeled and deveined, block frozen or IQF.
- Illex Squid (Illex argentinus) – Whole round, tube and tentacle, processed onboard or onshore.
- Hake (Merluccius hubbsi) – Fillets and portions for foodservice and retail.
- Grenadier and Other Patagonian Species – Caught seasonally, cleaned, and frozen for export markets.
- Export Services – Direct shipping to clients in Asia, Europe, and North America, with full documentation and cold chain compliance.
Specialization & Unique Selling Proposition (USP)
- Vertical integration – From fishing vessel to processing to international export, all operations are controlled in-house.
- Patagonian origin – Sourcing from one of the world’s most pristine and productive marine ecosystems.
- BRC and HACCP certified plants – Ensuring food safety and quality for international buyers.
- Responsive logistics – Located near Puerto Madryn port, enabling efficient cold chain and global reach.
- Brand recognition – Products exported under the brand “PESCAR,” known for quality and consistency in major seafood markets.
Financial Overview
As a private company, Estrella Patagónica does not publicly disclose financials, but industry sources and trade data confirm its significant role in Argentina’s seafood export sector:
- Contributed to over $40 million USD in seafood export value from Chubut Province in recent years.
- Active in high-value export markets such as Spain, China, Italy, and the United States.
- Regularly participates in international seafood exhibitions including Seafood Expo Global and China Fisheries & Seafood Expo.
Shipment Data
According to shipment records from Volza and ImportYeti:
- Estrella Patagónica has completed more than 300 international shipments over the past three years.
- Key export destinations include Spain, China, Italy, Vietnam, and the U.S.
- Most shipped product: Argentine Red Shrimp, known for its size, texture, and natural sweetness.
- Export volumes for shrimp alone exceed 5,000 metric tons annually, reflecting a strong position in the global crustacean market.
Target Market
- Seafood importers and distributors
- Retail and foodservice buyers in Europe, Asia, and North America
- Private-label seafood brands
- Frozen seafood wholesalers and processors
- Institutional food suppliers requiring traceable wild-caught seafood
Capabilities
- Modern processing facilities with freezing tunnels, IQF lines, and packaging systems.
- Fleet of company-owned vessels, including shrimp trawlers and jiggers for squid fishing.
- Onboard processing capabilities for freshness and operational efficiency.
- Cold storage and logistics hub near the port of Puerto Madryn for fast export turnaround.
- Multilingual export department to support international trade and documentation.
Certifications & Compliance
- BRC (British Retail Consortium) Global Standard for Food Safety
- HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points)
- INIDEP-monitored fisheries to ensure stock sustainability and legal compliance.
- Registered with SENASA (Argentine food and animal health authority) for export certification.
Customer Testimonials
“Estrella Patagónica is our go-to partner for Argentine red shrimp. Their consistency, traceability, and fast response times have made them an essential supplier.”
— Seafood Import Manager, Spain
“We’ve worked with them for over 7 years. The quality of their hake fillets and squid tubes is unmatched in this category.”
— Purchasing Director, U.S. Seafood Distributor
Major Achievements
- Successfully built the PESCAR brand as a trusted name in the international seafood trade.
- Among the top 10 Argentine exporters of red shrimp to the EU and China.
- Expanded their client base to over 20 countries across 4 continents.
- Invested in fleet upgrades and cold chain infrastructure to meet growing demand and new regulatory requirements.
Estrella Patagónica S.A. exemplifies the strength of Argentina’s seafood export sector, offering sustainably harvested, expertly processed, and globally distributed marine products backed by full operational control and international certifications.