Steadily growing marine aquarium market on the Atlantic coast.
Bluefields Aquatics exports marine ornamental fish from Kenya to importers, wholesalers and aquarium retailers in Portugal. As a licensed Indian Ocean exporter based at Mtwapa, Mombasa, we ship live saltwater fish to Portugal with full health and trade documentation, pure-oxygen packing and dead-on-arrival rates held below 2%. This page covers how shipments reach Portugal, what importers there need, and which species are in demand.
Shipping marine fish to Portugal
We ship to Portugal through Lisbon LIS, with a typical transit of ~16 hours via via european 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 Portugal
EU TRACES NT pre-notification required. KEPHIS health certificate required. CITES import permit needed for Appendix II species. Live animals must enter through an approved EU Border Inspection Post. 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 Portugal’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 Portugal buyers
Steadily growing marine aquarium market on the Atlantic coast. Buyers in Portugal regularly order Blue Tang, Copperband Butterflyfish, Cleaner Wrasse and Clownfish. 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 Portugal.
Order marine fish for Portugal
Whether you run a store, a wholesale operation or a public aquarium in Portugal, 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 Portugal requires.