From Catch to Frozen in 3 Hours

Premium frozen Baltic sprat and herring from our own trawlers

Our Own Fleet, Our Own Catch

Trawlers Rossvik and Viru fish the Gulf of Finland and the Gulf of Riga (FAO 27.IIId)

Absolute Freshness

Flash-frozen within 3 hours of the catch — cellular structure and nutrients preserved

From Vessel to Plant Without Delays

Own vessels and own processing plant — no middlemen

Raw Material You Can Trust

Three quality grades for canneries, distributors and food manufacturers

Premium Frozen Baltic Sprat & Herring — From Catch to Frozen in 3 Hours

Premium frozen Baltic Sprat and Baltic Herring, sourced from the cold, nutrient-rich waters of the Baltic Sea (FAO 27.IIId – Gulf of Finland, Gulf of Riga). Caught by our dedicated trawlers, Rossvik and Viru, our fish is delivered to production and flash-frozen within just 3 hours of the catch. This rapid processing guarantees exceptional freshness, preserves the cellular structure, and locks in natural nutrients.

Baltic sprat and herring size calibration with a ruler

Species & calibration

  • Baltic Sprat (Sprattus sprattus balticus): 8–9 cm | 9–10 cm
  • Baltic Herring (Clupea harengus membras): 11–14 cm | 13–17 cm

Quality grades, seasons & packaging

  • 1st (A) grade — November — April, 12 kg nude block
  • 2nd (B) grade — September — November, end of April, 12 kg nude block
  • 3rd grade (offcuts) — year-round, 45 kg industrial nude block

Baltic sprat

Sprattus sprattus balticus. Calibration: 8–9 cm | 9–10 cm. Caught in the Gulf of Finland and the Gulf of Riga (FAO 27.IIId) by our own trawlers and flash-frozen within 3 hours of the catch. Available as 1st (A) and 2nd (B) grade in 12 kg nude blocks.

Fresh Baltic sprat – raw material for processing

1st (A) grade

Season: November — April
Packaging: 12 kg nude block
Profile: Harvested during the optimal winter months. Features the highest fat content, firm texture and intact belly. Ideal for premium canning, curing and delicate gastronomic processing.

2nd (B) grade

Season: September — November, end of April
Packaging: 12 kg nude block
Profile: Caught during the shoulder seasons. Offers a softer texture and delicate structure. A highly cost-effective and versatile raw material, ideal for processing into pastes, minced products, or everyday canning where visual intactness is not essential.

Baltic sprat grade A with a ruler
Frozen Baltic sprat, 12 kg nude blocks on pallets
Frozen Baltic sprat grade B block

Baltic herring

Clupea harengus membras. Calibration: 11–14 cm | 13–17 cm. Caught in the same waters by the same vessels, delivered to production and frozen within 3 hours. Available as 1st (A) and 2nd (B) grade in 12 kg nude blocks.

Fresh Baltic herring – raw material for processing

1st (A) grade

Season: November — April
Packaging: 12 kg nude block
Profile: Harvested during the optimal winter months. Features the highest fat content, firm texture and intact belly. Ideal for premium canning, curing and delicate gastronomic processing.

2nd (B) grade

Season: September — November, end of April
Packaging: 12 kg nude block
Profile: Caught during the shoulder seasons. Offers a softer texture and delicate structure. A highly cost-effective and versatile raw material, ideal for processing into pastes, minced products, or everyday canning where visual intactness is not essential.

Fresh catch on the deck of a Briis trawler
Briis vessel Viru unloading the catch into a refrigerated truck
Unloading the catch from a Briis vessel by crane

3rd grade (offcuts)

Season: Year-round
Packaging: 45 kg industrial nude block
Profile: A reliable and efficient raw material strictly intended for further industrial processing, fishmeal or animal feed production.

Third grade offcuts – raw material for fishmeal and animal feed
Third grade industrial nude block
Third grade 45 kg industrial nude blocks on pallets
Briis trawler at sea, aerial view

Why Choose Briis Raw Material?

We don’t just supply fish; we supply absolute freshness. Because we own our vessels and our processing plant, there are no middlemen and no delays. Whether you are a cannery, a wholesale distributor, or a food manufacturer, Briis delivers raw material you can trust — every single time.

  • Own trawlers Rossvik and Viru — catch in the Gulf of Finland and the Gulf of Riga
  • Own processing plant in Maardu, Estonia — frozen within 3 hours of the catch
  • Three quality grades — from premium canning to industrial processing
  • Stable supply and special terms for large wholesale buyers
Briis fishing trawler in the Baltic Sea in winter

We guarantee to our partners:

· High quality.
· Complete range.
· Timely delivery.
· Reasonable prices.
· Loyalty for regular clients.
· Special terms and conditions for large wholesale buyers.

We are ready to cooperate with anyone who is interested in the quality fish products steady supply.

 

Contacts

Phone: +372 55 32 505

E-mail: info@briis.eu

AS DGM SHIPPING

Nurmevälja str. 1

74114 Maardu, Estonia

Reg. nr. 10061617

KMKR EE100412077