Frozen cooked shrimp imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of frozen cooked shrimp by the United Kingdom reached $400.6 million in 2024 (45.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 213 countries for imports of this product. That is 4% more than in 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 | $400.6M | 45.1K t |
| 2023 | $386.1M | 41.8K t |
| 2022 | $431.6M | 41.8K t |
| 2021 | $476.0M | 48.2K t |
| 2020 | $416.9M | 42.9K t |
| 2019 | $419.2M | 42.3K t |
| 2018 | $413.9M | 40.6K t |
| 2017 | $462.4M | 42.6K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports frozen cooked shrimp from
The largest suppliers were Vietnam (23%), India (23%), Ecuador (18%). Among the main suppliers, Venezuela grew fastest (+343% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $90.8M | 23% |
| India | $90.2M | 23% |
| Ecuador | $72.7M | 18% |
| Honduras | $55.7M | 14% |
| Bangladesh | $38.4M | 9.6% |
| Thailand | $10.2M | 2.6% |
| Indonesia | $7.9M | 2% |
| Argentina | $7.6M | 1.9% |
| Venezuela | $5.3M | 1.3% |
| Madagascar | $3.2M | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.88 per kg, 34% above the world average of $6.62. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Frozen cooked shrimp exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of frozen cooked shrimp by the United Kingdom reached $9.3 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (37%), France (18%), India (9%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+246% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $3.5M | 37% |
| France | $1.7M | 18% |
| India | $837K | 9% |
| Ireland | $748K | 8.1% |
| Ukraine | $683K | 7.4% |
| Switzerland | $497K | 5.4% |
| Germany | $453K | 4.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $240K | 2.6% |
| Vietnam | $172K | 1.9% |
| Spain | $103K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom 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 the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported frozen cooked shrimp worth $400.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 45.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 213 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen cooked shrimp to the United Kingdom?
Vietnam was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($90.8 million), followed by India (23%) and Ecuador (18%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. Venezuela grew fastest among the top ten, up 343% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen cooked shrimp per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.88 per kg in 2024, 34% above 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 the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $462.4 million in 2017 to $400.6 million in 2024, a fall of 13%. The peak was 2021 at $476.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $425.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export frozen cooked shrimp?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $9.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, France and India. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $391.4 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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