Prepared shrimp (non-canned) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in prepared shrimp (non-canned) was worth $3.50 billion in 2024, about 366.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 5% since 2017, and down 3% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.50B | 366.4K t |
| 2023 | $3.62B | 365.0K t |
| 2022 | $4.36B | 424.0K t |
| 2021 | $4.07B | 412.0K t |
| 2020 | $3.84B | 373.7K t |
| 2019 | $3.58B | 379.1K t |
| 2018 | $3.78B | 375.4K t |
| 2017 | $3.69B | 355.9K t |
Top prepared shrimp (non-canned) exporting countries
Vietnam is the largest exporter with 31% of world exports, followed by India and Indonesia. The top three supply 59% between them, out of 104 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $1.10B | 31% |
| India | $488.9M | 14% |
| Indonesia | $473.8M | 14% |
| Thailand | $452.7M | 13% |
| China | $156.5M | 4.5% |
| Morocco | $83.9M | 2.4% |
| Norway | $82.6M | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $71.4M | 2% |
| Canada | $59.9M | 1.7% |
| Denmark | $59.5M | 1.7% |
| Iceland | $56.3M | 1.6% |
| United States | $51.0M | 1.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 42% of world imports, ahead of Japan and the United Kingdom. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 63% across 183 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.46B | 42% |
| Japan | $565.9M | 16% |
| United Kingdom | $185.6M | 5.3% |
| South Korea | $180.5M | 5.2% |
| Netherlands | $122.4M | 3.5% |
| Sweden | $121.4M | 3.5% |
| Canada | $119.6M | 3.4% |
| Germany | $103.9M | 3% |
| Australia | $83.1M | 2.4% |
| Denmark | $79.7M | 2.3% |
| Norway | $44.6M | 1.3% |
| France | $37.7M | 1.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $9.54 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Norway averaged $11.83 per kg and Indonesia $8.12 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 1605.21: Crustacean preparations: shrimps and prawns, prepared or preserved, not in airtight containers. HS 1605 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most prepared shrimp (non-canned)?
Vietnam exported $1.10 billion in 2024, 31% of the world total, followed by India (14%) and Indonesia (14%). In all, 104 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most prepared shrimp (non-canned)?
The United States imported $1.46 billion in 2024, 42% of world imports, ahead of Japan (16%) and the United Kingdom (5%). The top three importers together take 63%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in prepared shrimp (non-canned)?
It was worth $3.50 billion in 2024, about 366.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 5% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $4.36 billion. 104 countries reported exports and 183 reported imports.
What is the average price of prepared shrimp (non-canned) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $9.54 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Norway averaged $11.83 per kg and Indonesia $8.12 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for prepared shrimp (non-canned)?
The HS code for prepared shrimp (non-canned) is subheading 1605.21, in chapter 16 (meat, fish, crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, or insects; preparations thereof). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 1605 page.
How can I find prepared shrimp (non-canned) buyers and suppliers?
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