Frozen cooked cold-water shrimp imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of frozen cooked cold-water shrimp by the United States reached $103.8 million in 2024 (11.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 153 countries. Value rose 232% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $202.1 million.
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 | $103.8M | 11.9K t |
| 2023 | $31.3M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $165.4M | 20.1K t |
| 2021 | $174.1M | 21.3K t |
| 2020 | $131.8M | 18.3K t |
| 2019 | $123.7M | 13.5K t |
| 2018 | $134.5M | 15.3K t |
| 2017 | $202.1M | 19.9K t |
Where the United States imports frozen cooked cold-water shrimp from
Ecuador alone supplied 81% of it. Among the main suppliers, Ecuador grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ecuador | $83.7M | 81% |
| Canada | $14.5M | 14% |
| Argentina | $2.3M | 2.2% |
| Mexico | $974K | 0.9% |
| Spain | $817K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $431K | 0.4% |
| Greenland | $269K | 0.3% |
| Thailand | $227K | 0.2% |
| Guatemala | $90K | 0.1% |
| Denmark | $81K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.70 per kg, 54% above the world average of $5.65. 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 cold-water shrimp exports from the United States
Exports of frozen cooked cold-water shrimp by the United States reached $13.7 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Bahamas (16%), South Korea (15%), Canada (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bahamas | $2.2M | 16% |
| South Korea | $2.1M | 15% |
| Canada | $1.6M | 12% |
| Japan | $1.1M | 8.1% |
| Netherlands | $867K | 6.3% |
| Aruba | $723K | 5.3% |
| Turks and Caicos Isds | $479K | 3.5% |
| Saint Maarten | $431K | 3.1% |
| Dominican Republic | $419K | 3.1% |
| China | $408K | 3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 0306.16: Crustaceans: frozen, cold-water shrimps and prawns (Pandalus spp., Crangon crangon), 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 cold-water shrimp imported by the United States?
The United States imported frozen cooked cold-water shrimp worth $103.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 153 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports. The value was up 232% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen cooked cold-water shrimp to the United States?
Ecuador was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($83.7 million), followed by Canada (14%) and Argentina (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 638% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen cooked cold-water shrimp per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.70 per kg in 2024, 54% above the world average of $5.65 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of frozen cooked cold-water shrimp to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $202.1 million in 2017 to $103.8 million in 2024, a fall of 49%. The peak was 2017 at $202.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export frozen cooked cold-water shrimp?
Yes. The United States exported $13.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Bahamas, South Korea and Canada. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $90.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen cooked cold-water shrimp?
The HS code for frozen cooked cold-water shrimp is subheading 0306.16. 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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