Black Tiger Prawn / Bagda
BANGLADESH BLACK TIGER
Distinctive stripes. Impressive size. Premium commercial presentation.
Bangladesh Black Tiger Prawn is a premium warm-water shrimp recognized for its characteristic dark tiger bands, substantial size and firm eating texture.
- Scientific name
- Penaeus monodon
- Common names
- Black Tiger Shrimp / Giant Tiger Prawn
- Bangladesh name
- Bagda
Bangladesh Prawn Introduction
PREMIUM PRAWNS FROM BANGLADESH
Bangladesh has a long-established tradition of prawn and shrimp production, supported by extensive river systems, freshwater environments and coastal brackishwater farming regions.
Two of the country's most commercially important premium products are Black Tiger Prawn / Bagda (Penaeus monodon) and Giant Freshwater Prawn / Golda (Macrobrachium rosenbergii). These are two different species with different growing environments, appearance, texture and commercial positioning.
EXFROZEN presents each product according to species, size, processing format, product condition, packing and buyer requirement.
WHY BUYERS CHOOSE BANGLADESH BLACK TIGER
Bangladesh is an established producer and supplier of Black Tiger shrimp. Black Tiger farming is particularly associated with Bangladesh's coastal brackishwater regions.
Important production areas historically include
The exact source district / farming area is displayed only when confirmed for that particular product or shipment.
WHAT MAKES BLACK TIGER SPECIAL
NATURAL TIGER APPEARANCE
Raw Black Tiger shrimp have a distinctive grey, olive or bluish shell with dark horizontal tiger bands. This gives the product a strong visual identity compared with many lighter-coloured shrimp species.
LARGE COMMERCIAL SIZES
Black Tiger can reach large commercial sizes, making it particularly attractive for premium food-service, hospitality and wholesale presentation.
FIRM TEXTURE
Black Tiger is valued for a substantial, resilient bite that works particularly well for grilling, sauteing, curries, seafood platters and premium restaurant applications.
CLEAN SHRIMP FLAVOUR
The flavour is generally clean and mild, allowing Black Tiger to work across Asian, European and international cuisines.
Taste & texture
LARGE, FIRM AND VERSATILE
Black Tiger is appreciated for its substantial flesh and firm texture. Its flavour is clean and relatively mild, while its size and appearance give it strong plate presence.
When handled and prepared correctly, the meat should remain moist and resilient rather than dry or fibrous.
Suitable applications
How Black Tiger is sourced
FROM SOURCE TO SPECIFICATION
EXFROZEN sources seafood according to buyer specification through selected suppliers, farms, collection channels and processing partners, depending on product availability and commercial requirements.
For each purchase requirement, our sourcing process can consider
- — Species
- — Source area
- — Size/count
- — Product condition
- — Processing requirement
- — Packing
- — Quantity
- — Destination
- — Shipment method
Specific source, processor and shipment information is confirmed for individual commercial orders where applicable.
COMMERCIAL FORMS
HOSO
Head-On Shell-On
HLSO
Headless Shell-On
PUD
Peeled Undeveined
P&D
Peeled & Deveined
PTO
Peeled Tail-On
IQF
Individually Quick Frozen
BLOCK
Block Frozen
CHILLED
Chilled condition
FROZEN
Frozen condition
Processing formats are quoted subject to availability for the specific product and shipment.
AVAILABLE COMMERCIAL SIZES
Count unit — PCS/KG
Size/count conventions can differ according to product form and market. The counting unit is confirmed per product and quotation.
Lower count generally means larger individual shrimp within the same counting convention.
Freshness
FRESHNESS STARTS WITH HANDLING
Shrimp quality is highly dependent on post-harvest handling, temperature control and storage. EXFROZEN quotations specify product condition and handling requirements according to the particular shipment.
Recorded per shipment where available
BLACK TIGER OR GOLDA?
Two different species, two different commercial positions.
BLACK TIGER / BAGDA
- Scientific name
- Penaeus monodon
- Environment
- Primarily coastal/brackishwater aquaculture
- Appearance
- Dark tiger bands
- Texture
- Firm and substantial
- Flavour
- Clean, mild shrimp flavour
- Commercial strength
- Multiple standardized shrimp sizes and processing formats
- Best suited for
- Wholesale, restaurants, hotels, retail and international shrimp buyers
GOLDA / GIANT FRESHWATER PRAWN
- Scientific name
- Macrobrachium rosenbergii
- Environment
- Primarily freshwater grow-out
- Appearance
- Large freshwater prawn with distinctive long claws
- Texture
- Firm white flesh
- Flavour
- Delicate and mildly sweet, often compared with lobster
- Commercial strength
- Premium whole-prawn presentation
- Best suited for
- Restaurants, specialty seafood buyers, hospitality and premium retail
HOW EXFROZEN SOURCES SEAFOOD
Our commercial sourcing begins with the buyer's requirement rather than a one-size-fits-all product list.
- 01
BUYER SPECIFICATION
Species, size, processing, quantity, packing and destination are confirmed.
- 02
SOURCE SELECTION
Suitable supply is identified according to product availability and buyer requirements.
- 03
PRODUCT CONFIRMATION
Size, processing format, condition and available product photography/specifications are reviewed.
- 04
PACKING & LOGISTICS
Packing and shipment requirements are evaluated according to chilled/frozen condition and destination.
- 05
COMMERCIAL QUOTATION
EXFROZEN prepares USD commercial terms according to the confirmed requirement.
Sourced according to buyer specification through selected supply and processing channels. Specific source, processor and shipment information is confirmed for individual commercial orders where applicable.
BLACK TIGER FAQ
What is Black Tiger Prawn?
Black Tiger is Penaeus monodon, a large warm-water shrimp species recognized by its distinctive dark bands.
Is Black Tiger from Bangladesh farmed in freshwater?
No. Black Tiger is mainly associated with coastal brackishwater aquaculture.
Why is Black Tiger popular with commercial buyers?
Buyers value it for its size, distinctive appearance, firm texture and range of commercial processing formats.
Can I order a specific size?
Yes, subject to availability. Buyers should specify the required count and counting unit.
Can EXFROZEN supply chilled Black Tiger?
Chilled requirements can be evaluated according to quantity, packing, destination and logistics.
REQUEST BLACK TIGER QUOTE
Share your required size, quantity, condition and destination and EXFROZEN will prepare commercial terms in USD.