Frozen Coldwater Shrimp and Prawn Market Overview 2026

Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • Frozen Coldwater Shrimp and Prawn market coverage spans 123 countries.
  • 981 exporter companies and 1,178 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
  • 4,925 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 20 countries.
  • 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
  • Wholesale sample entries: 5; farmgate sample entries: 0.
  • Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
  • Page data last updated on 2026-03-30.

Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Frozen Coldwater Shrimp and Prawn

Analyze 4,925 supplier-linked transactions across the top 20 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Frozen Coldwater Shrimp and Prawn.

Frozen Coldwater Shrimp and Prawn Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum

Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Frozen Coldwater Shrimp and Prawn to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Frozen Coldwater Shrimp and Prawn: Russia (+226.0%), China (+89.3%), Thailand (+71.7%).

Frozen Coldwater Shrimp and Prawn Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary

As of 2025-05, benchmark Frozen Coldwater Shrimp and Prawn country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Frozen Coldwater Shrimp and Prawn transaction unit prices: Thailand (28.89 USD / kg), China (27.21 USD / kg), Japan (21.94 USD / kg), Russia (19.50 USD / kg), Chile (18.39 USD / kg), 11 more countries.
CountryYoY ChangeTransaction Count2025-052025-062025-072025-082025-092025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-04
Vietnam-9.4%83712.84 USD / kg (57,360.4 kg)12.39 USD / kg (91,206.96 kg)13.71 USD / kg (99,274.13 kg)10.44 USD / kg (279,209.217 kg)10.15 USD / kg (632,780.442 kg)8.89 USD / kg (397,055.997 kg)
Japan+30.5%23523.80 USD / kg (45,071.5 kg)19.31 USD / kg (188,269.5 kg)12.46 USD / kg (452,012.95 kg)15.58 USD / kg (45,496 kg)8.17 USD / kg (396,604.5 kg)21.94 USD / kg (103,085.2 kg)
China+89.3%21924.52 USD / kg (65,660.7 kg)28.22 USD / kg (225,456.6 kg)27.09 USD / kg (98,034.1 kg)27.65 USD / kg (107,963.3 kg)26.82 USD / kg (408,451.6 kg)27.21 USD / kg (179,214.4 kg)
Ecuador+54.4%1,4509.27 USD / kg (1,840,997.838 kg)9.92 USD / kg (2,298,128.344 kg)8.87 USD / kg (2,384,926.917 kg)9.45 USD / kg (2,746,499.251 kg)9.06 USD / kg (2,992,219.265 kg)8.05 USD / kg (3,007,664.089 kg)
India+6.3%9906.32 USD / kg (615,704.261 kg)6.74 USD / kg (717,600.589 kg)6.66 USD / kg (836,306.105 kg)6.31 USD / kg (874,444.355 kg)6.21 USD / kg (1,150,728.892 kg)6.11 USD / kg (733,325.14 kg)
Peru-24.8%42710.71 USD / kg (312,643.88 kg)9.59 USD / kg (321,882.291 kg)6.53 USD / kg (623,568.469 kg)5.66 USD / kg (831,596.489 kg)7.04 USD / kg (843,755.929 kg)7.65 USD / kg (894,425.04 kg)
Denmark+24.4%1984.39 USD / kg (272,548 kg)6.54 USD / kg (366,247.69 kg)5.21 USD / kg (177,264 kg)7.02 USD / kg (524,826 kg)7.46 USD / kg (217,750 kg)7.38 USD / kg (250,500 kg)
Thailand+71.7%66- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)28.89 USD / kg (115,787.1 kg)28.89 USD / kg (54,077.2 kg)
Chile-32.5%2929.13 USD / kg (11,592.64 kg)- (-)- (-)26.51 USD / kg (79,172.32 kg)13.96 USD / kg (222,968 kg)18.39 USD / kg (64,699 kg)
Indonesia+30.9%19- (-)29.08 USD / kg (256,811.5 kg)- (-)- (-)17.57 USD / kg (155,535 kg)6.77 USD / kg (22,690 kg)
Frozen Coldwater Shrimp and Prawn Global Supply Chain Coverage
2,159 companies
981 exporters and 1,178 importers are mapped for Frozen Coldwater Shrimp and Prawn.
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Frozen Coldwater Shrimp and Prawn Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals

981 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Frozen Coldwater Shrimp and Prawn. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.

Frozen Coldwater Shrimp and Prawn Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles

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(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-28
Industries: Animal ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: TradeFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
(Singapore)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-28
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTrade
(Denmark)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-28
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Food PackagingFood ManufacturingFishing Aquaculture
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingDistribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
(Chile)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-09-04
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food ManufacturingFishing AquacultureOthers
Value Chain Roles: OthersFood ManufacturingFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
(Canada)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-28
Industries: Food ManufacturingShipping And Water TransportOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleLogisticsFood Manufacturing
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-28
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: OthersFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / WholesaleLogistics
Frozen Coldwater Shrimp and Prawn Global Exporter Coverage
981 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Frozen Coldwater Shrimp and Prawn supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Frozen Coldwater Shrimp and Prawn (HS Code 030616) in 2024

For Frozen Coldwater Shrimp and Prawn in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
RankCountryVolumeValueReport
1Denmark65,806,240 kg328,314,431.665 USDView →
2Canada40,801,702 kg209,303,283.537 USDView →
3Ecuador17,278,409.89 kg108,510,866.95 USDView →
4Netherlands11,158,438 kg91,710,543.399 USDView →
5Norway24,363,193 kg68,060,400.483 USDView →
6United States1,537,001 kg14,430,755 USDView →
7Germany2,741,888 kg11,934,298.81 USDView →
8Mexico895,192 kg10,103,138 USDView →
9Spain928,536.67 kg6,874,346.164 USDView →
10Thailand514,451 kg6,072,496.79 USDView →

Frozen Coldwater Shrimp and Prawn Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary

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Frozen Coldwater Shrimp and Prawn Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks

1,178 importer companies are mapped for Frozen Coldwater Shrimp and Prawn demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.

Frozen Coldwater Shrimp and Prawn Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners

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(Russia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-28
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(China)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-28
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Kenya)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-10-16
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(China)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-28
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Ecuador, Pakistan, Colombia, United States, Russia, Bangladesh, Uganda, South Korea
(China)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-28
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Singapore)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-01-07
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food ManufacturingBrokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
1,178 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Frozen Coldwater Shrimp and Prawn.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Frozen Coldwater Shrimp and Prawn (HS Code 030616) in 2024

For Frozen Coldwater Shrimp and Prawn in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
RankCountryVolumeValueReport
1Denmark60,373,148.091 kg269,222,936.052 USDView →
2Japan6,742,809 kg89,544,074.774 USDView →
3Sweden8,089,172.897 kg44,631,546.174 USDView →
4Ukraine8,114,697 kg41,679,839.35 USDView →
5Norway7,659,556 kg39,270,845.153 USDView →
6Netherlands2,668,664 kg24,934,701.243 USDView →
7Canada7,134,529.227 kg22,944,991.8 USDView →
8United States2,531,119 kg22,913,182 USDView →
9Iceland10,784,653 kg21,623,483.058 USDView →
10Germany2,365,687.303 kg16,123,269.218 USDView →

Frozen Coldwater Shrimp and Prawn Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary

Analyze Frozen Coldwater Shrimp and Prawn origin-to-destination trade flows by value, volume, and share to monitor demand-side sourcing channels.

Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Frozen Coldwater Shrimp and Prawn

Frozen Coldwater Shrimp and Prawn Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country

Monthly Frozen Coldwater Shrimp and Prawn wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Frozen Coldwater Shrimp and Prawn wholesale unit prices: France (19.17 USD / kg).
Country2025-052025-062025-072025-082025-092025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-04
France18.60 USD / kg19.04 USD / kg19.18 USD / kg19.23 USD / kg19.34 USD / kg19.17 USD / kg

Frozen Coldwater Shrimp and Prawn Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries

Compare Frozen Coldwater Shrimp and Prawn wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 1 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
RankCountryAverageLowerUpperYoYReport
1France19.36 USD / kg17.79 USD / kg21.37 USD / kg+8.3%View →

Latest Frozen Coldwater Shrimp and Prawn Wholesale Export Price Updates

Use the latest 5 Frozen Coldwater Shrimp and Prawn wholesale updates to validate current export price points and origin-level supplier changes.
DateEntry NameUnit Price (USD) 
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Classification

Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFrozen
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product

Raw Material

Commodity GroupCrustaceans (shrimp and prawns)
Scientific NamePandalus borealis (coldwater shrimp); Litopenaeus vannamei and Penaeus monodon (shrimp/prawns commonly traded in frozen form)
PerishabilityHigh
Growing Conditions
  • Wild coldwater shrimp: cold North Atlantic/Arctic marine waters; supply driven by fishery stock conditions and quota management.
  • Farmed shrimp/prawns: coastal brackishwater ponds and intensive/semi-intensive systems in tropical/subtropical regions; production sensitive to water quality and disease pressure.
Main VarietiesColdwater shrimp (Pandalus spp., especially Pandalus borealis), Whiteleg shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei), Giant tiger prawn (Penaeus monodon)
Consumption Forms
  • Frozen raw shrimp/prawns for cooking at home and in foodservice
  • Frozen cooked/peeled shrimp (commonly for coldwater shrimp salads and ready-to-eat uses)
  • Ingredient input into breaded, seasoned, and ready-meal seafood products
Grading Factors
  • Size counts (count range per unit weight) and uniformity
  • Presentation (HOSO/HLSO/peeled; deveined; tail-on/off; raw vs cooked)
  • Glaze level and net weight compliance
  • Defect limits (broken pieces, black spot/melanosis, dehydration/freezer burn)
  • Odor/flavor integrity and absence of foreign matter

Market

Frozen shrimp and prawns are among the most internationally traded seafood commodities, spanning wild-caught coldwater shrimp fisheries in the North Atlantic/Arctic and large-scale warmwater shrimp aquaculture supplying global freezing and processing plants. Export supply is concentrated in a handful of aquaculture powerhouses (notably India, Ecuador, Vietnam, and Indonesia) alongside coldwater origins such as Greenland, Canada, and Norway, while major import demand centers include the United States, Japan, China, and key EU markets. Trade flows are shaped by disease-driven production volatility in aquaculture, fishery quota/stock dynamics for coldwater shrimp, and frequent application of sanitary controls, traceability requirements, and trade remedies. Product segmentation (raw vs cooked, shell-on vs peeled, IQF vs block, size counts) strongly influences pricing, logistics needs, and buyer specifications.
Market GrowthGrowing (long-term)Long-run expansion driven by aquaculture supply growth and broad consumer acceptance of frozen seafood formats, with cyclical volatility from disease, costs, and trade measures.
Major Producing Countries
  • IndiaMajor farmed shrimp producer supplying large volumes to global frozen export markets (primarily whiteleg shrimp).
  • EcuadorMajor farmed shrimp producer with strong export orientation and large-scale freezing/processing capacity.
  • VietnamLarge producer and processor of farmed shrimp (whiteleg shrimp and giant tiger prawn), integrated into global frozen value chains.
  • IndonesiaLarge farmed shrimp producer and exporter with significant frozen processing output.
  • ChinaLarge producer and processor; also a major importer for further processing and re-export in some product segments.
  • GreenlandKey wild-caught coldwater shrimp (northern shrimp) fishery and processing base in the North Atlantic/Arctic.
  • CanadaWild-caught coldwater shrimp producer (northern shrimp) with export-facing freezing and processing.
  • NorwayColdwater shrimp landings/processing and a trade hub for North Atlantic seafood supply chains.
Major Exporting Countries
  • EcuadorLeading exporter in many frozen shrimp categories; strong availability of farmed supply.
  • IndiaMajor exporter of frozen shrimp across raw and value-added segments.
  • VietnamMajor exporter with significant cooked/peeled and value-added processing for international markets.
  • IndonesiaMajor exporter of frozen shrimp products, including IQF packs for retail and foodservice.
  • ArgentinaMajor exporter of wild-caught shrimp, often competing in frozen raw segments.
  • GreenlandMajor exporter of coldwater shrimp, commonly shipped frozen and frequently sold cooked/peeled in end markets.
  • CanadaExporter of coldwater shrimp products linked to North Atlantic fisheries.
Major Importing Countries
  • United StatesOne of the largest global import markets for frozen shrimp and prawns across retail and foodservice.
  • JapanMajor import market with detailed buyer specifications for size, presentation, and processing form.
  • ChinaLarge importer for domestic consumption and for further processing in certain segments.
  • SpainMajor EU import destination for shrimp, including both retail and foodservice usage.
  • FranceMajor EU import market with substantial demand for coldwater cooked/peeled formats.
  • NetherlandsKey EU logistics and distribution hub (re-exports common within Europe).

Specification

Major VarietiesColdwater shrimp (Pandalus borealis), Whiteleg shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei), Giant tiger prawn (Penaeus monodon)
Physical Attributes
  • Product presentations commonly traded: shell-on/head-on (HOSO), headless shell-on (HLSO), peeled (PUD/PD), cooked/peeled (often for coldwater shrimp), tail-on/off variants.
  • Size specification is typically expressed as count ranges (e.g., counts per unit weight) and uniformity is a key buyer requirement.
  • Ice glazing level and surface condition (freezer burn, dehydration) affect acceptance and net yield.
Compositional Metrics
  • Net weight vs glaze percentage is a frequent contractual parameter for frozen shrimp and prawns.
  • Additive-related specs may include presence/limits for permitted processing aids (e.g., phosphates in some value-added items) and declared sulfites where used to control melanosis.
Grades
  • Commercial grading commonly uses size counts (count ranges) combined with presentation (raw vs cooked; shell-on vs peeled) rather than a single universal global grade standard.
Packaging
  • Bulk master cartons for foodservice and secondary processing, and retail-ready IQF bags for consumer channels.
  • Block-frozen and IQF formats are both widely traded; choice depends on downstream handling and portioning needs.
ProcessingFreezing format (IQF vs block) and cook state (raw vs cooked) are core trade differentiators with direct implications for cold-chain tolerance, end-use, and pricing.

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Aquaculture harvest or wild capture -> on-board/at-site chilling -> landing -> processing (grading, peeling/deveining optional, cooking optional) -> freezing (IQF or block) -> glazing and packing -> cold storage -> reefer sea freight/air freight (limited) -> import cold store -> distribution to retail/foodservice.
Demand Drivers
  • Global preference for convenient, portionable protein options in retail and foodservice (IQF enabling flexible portioning).
  • Year-round availability enabled by frozen supply chains and multi-origin sourcing.
  • Menu and product innovation in breaded, seasoned, and ready-to-cook shrimp items (often using frozen raw material inputs).
Temperature
  • Frozen cold chain specifications commonly target storage and transport at or below -18°C to preserve quality and food safety, with strict control needed to avoid thaw/refreeze damage.
Shelf Life
  • Frozen storage provides extended shelf life relative to chilled seafood, but quality is sensitive to temperature abuse, dehydration/freezer burn, and excessive glazing loss during distribution.

Risks

Aquatic Animal Disease HighDisease outbreaks in farmed shrimp (notably conditions such as white spot disease and EMS/AHPND) can rapidly reduce harvest volumes, disrupt processor utilization, and tighten global frozen supply, with spillover to prices and contract performance even for buyers focused on coldwater segments.Diversify origin portfolios; require farm biosecurity and disease-monitoring documentation; favor independently certified supply (e.g., ASC/BAP where applicable) and maintain contingency specs for substitute origins and size counts.
Stock And Quota Volatility HighWild-caught coldwater shrimp availability depends on fishery stock conditions and management decisions; quota changes, seasonal closures, or localized biomass shifts can sharply reduce supply from key North Atlantic/Arctic origins.Maintain multi-origin coverage and flexible product specifications; monitor relevant fishery management updates and align purchasing with confirmed quota/season timing.
Food Safety MediumFrozen shrimp is exposed to border controls for microbiological hazards, allergen management (crustacean allergen), and chemical controls (e.g., residues or undeclared sulfites where used), which can result in detentions, recalls, or reputational damage.Implement supplier approval with HACCP-based controls; verify additive declarations and residue-monitoring programs; maintain traceability to lot and processing establishment.
Traceability And IUU Exposure MediumComplex multi-country supply chains (including transshipment, reprocessing, and re-export) can elevate mislabeling and illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) risk signals, affecting compliance with import traceability regimes.Strengthen chain-of-custody documentation, require vessel/farm identification where applicable, and use third-party audits and digital traceability tools aligned to major market import requirements.
Trade Remedies And Regulatory Shifts MediumShrimp is a frequent target of trade remedies and changing sanitary/traceability rules in major importing markets, which can alter landed costs and redirect trade flows on short notice.Track tariff/remedy actions and SPS updates in major destination markets; diversify customer and destination exposure; structure contracts with clear compliance and cost-allocation clauses.
Sustainability
  • Aquaculture environmental impacts (effluent management, feed sourcing, and habitat conversion concerns in some producing regions) can drive buyer ESG requirements and certification demand.
  • Wild-caught coldwater shrimp fisheries are exposed to stock variability and climate-driven distribution shifts in the North Atlantic/Arctic, affecting quotas and supply reliability.
  • Bottom-trawl impacts and bycatch concerns are material sustainability themes for some coldwater shrimp fisheries and can affect market access for sustainability-screened buyers.
  • Cold-chain energy use and logistics emissions are material for frozen shrimp due to reliance on freezing, cold storage, and reefer transport.
Labor & Social
  • Shrimp supply chains have a documented history of labor-rights allegations in parts of the global seafood sector (including risks in fishing, peeling sheds, and processing), increasing due-diligence expectations for traceability and social compliance.
  • Migrant labor dependency and recruitment-fee risks in processing hubs can create forced-labor vulnerability signals for importers and retailers.

FAQ

What is the biggest global supply risk for frozen shrimp and prawns?Disease outbreaks in farmed shrimp are a major supply disruptor because aquaculture accounts for a large share of internationally traded frozen shrimp. Conditions such as white spot disease and EMS/AHPND can reduce harvest volumes quickly and tighten export availability, which can affect prices and contract fulfillment across global markets.
Which countries are the most important exporters and importers for frozen shrimp and prawns?Major exporting countries commonly include Ecuador, India, Viet Nam, and Indonesia for farmed shrimp, alongside coldwater origins such as Greenland and Canada and wild-catch exporters such as Argentina. Major import markets commonly include the United States, Japan, China, and large EU destinations such as Spain, France, and the Netherlands (often as a distribution hub).
What are the key buyer specifications that most affect trade in frozen shrimp?Buyers typically specify product presentation (shell-on vs peeled; raw vs cooked), size counts (count ranges), freezing format (IQF vs block), and net weight versus glaze. Food safety and compliance requirements—such as HACCP controls, allergen management for crustaceans, and declared additives where used—are also central to import clearance and retail acceptance.

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