Large and rapidly growing marine aquarium market with rising demand for premium reef species and showpiece fish.
Bluefields Aquatics exports marine ornamental fish from Kenya to importers, wholesalers and aquarium retailers in China. As a licensed Indian Ocean exporter based at Mtwapa, Mombasa, we ship live saltwater fish to China with full health and trade documentation, pure-oxygen packing and dead-on-arrival rates held below 2%. This page covers how shipments reach China, what importers there need, and which species are in demand.
Shipping marine fish to China
We ship to China through Guangzhou CAN / Shanghai PVG, with a typical transit of ~18 hours via via gulf or asian hub. Marine fish travel by air freight from our two Kenyan gateways, Mombasa (MBA) and Nairobi (NBO), and we plan each consignment for the shortest reliable route to your airport — because transit time is the single biggest factor in arrival condition. You receive tracking and documents in advance so you can pre-clear customs and collect the box promptly. For more on routing, see our airline guide and international shipping page.
Import requirements for China
Chinese import permit and quarantine requirements apply. KEPHIS health certificate required. CITES import permit needed for listed species. Entry via designated ports. As your exporter we prepare the origin-side documentation — KEPHIS health certification, the commercial invoice and packing list, and CITES export permits for any listed species. You are responsible for meeting China’s own import requirements, and we will advise on what your destination is likely to need. Our CITES guide and importing guide walk through the full process. Always confirm current rules with your national authority, as requirements change.
Popular species for China buyers
Large and rapidly growing marine aquarium market with rising demand for premium reef species and showpiece fish. Buyers in China regularly order Powder Blue Tang, Clown Triggerfish, Emperor Angelfish and Blue Ribbon Eel. We list over 250 marine species across 19 categories — browse the full species index or request our weekly stocklist for current availability and sizes to China.
Order marine fish for China
Whether you run a store, a wholesale operation or a public aquarium in China, Bluefields Aquatics can supply healthy, well-conditioned marine ornamental fish direct from source. Tell us your destination airport and what you would like to order, and we will plan the fastest reliable route and confirm the documentation China requires.