Frozen cooked shrimp imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of frozen cooked shrimp by South Africa reached $38.7 million in 2024 (6.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 25% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $38.7M | 6.6K t |
| 2023 | $31.0M | 5.2K t |
| 2022 | $45.7M | 7.2K t |
| 2021 | $45.2M | 7.0K t |
| 2020 | $23.0M | 3.8K t |
| 2019 | $33.6M | 5.2K t |
| 2018 | $43.7M | 6.7K t |
| 2017 | $46.2M | 6.7K t |
Where South Africa imports frozen cooked shrimp from
Most of the value came from Ecuador (35%), India (31%), Argentina (21%). Among the main suppliers, Argentina grew fastest (+49% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ecuador | $13.6M | 35% |
| India | $12.1M | 31% |
| Argentina | $8.1M | 21% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.1M | 5.5% |
| Nicaragua | $922K | 2.4% |
| Thailand | $567K | 1.5% |
| Guatemala | $399K | 1% |
| Spain | $383K | 1% |
| Vietnam | $310K | 0.8% |
| Mozambique | $82K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.83 per kg, close to the world average of $6.62.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Frozen cooked shrimp exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $2.4 million of frozen cooked shrimp in 2024 (436 tonnes). Most of it went to Namibia (27%), Zimbabwe (17%), DR Congo (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $649K | 28% |
| Zimbabwe | $391K | 17% |
| DR Congo | $319K | 14% |
| Zambia | $260K | 11% |
| Botswana | $249K | 11% |
| Ecuador | $140K | 5.9% |
| Eswatini | $105K | 4.5% |
| Malawi | $84K | 3.5% |
| India | $68K | 2.9% |
| Mozambique | $44K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa frozen cooked shrimp imports (HS 0306.17): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 0306.17: Crustaceans: frozen, shrimps and prawns, excluding cold-water varieties, in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking: in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen cooked shrimp imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported frozen cooked shrimp worth $38.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen cooked shrimp to South Africa?
Ecuador was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($13.6 million), followed by India (31%) and Argentina (21%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Mozambique grew fastest among the top ten, up 166% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen cooked shrimp per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.83 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $6.62 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of frozen cooked shrimp to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $46.2 million in 2017 to $38.7 million in 2024, a fall of 16%. The peak was 2017 at $46.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $38.4 million a year.
Does South Africa also export frozen cooked shrimp?
Yes. South Africa exported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, Zimbabwe and the DR Congo. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $36.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen cooked shrimp?
The HS code for frozen cooked shrimp is subheading 0306.17. It sits in HS chapter 03 (fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0306 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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