Frozen cooked shrimp imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of frozen cooked shrimp by the United States reached $4.69 billion in 2024 (590.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 213 countries. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $6.14 billion.
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 | $4.69B | 590.5K t |
| 2023 | $4.83B | 604.2K t |
| 2022 | $5.67B | 615.1K t |
| 2021 | $6.14B | 690.5K t |
| 2020 | $4.66B | 553.7K t |
| 2019 | $4.58B | 544.7K t |
| 2018 | $4.57B | 519.2K t |
| 2017 | $5.02B | 507.8K t |
Where the United States imports frozen cooked shrimp from
Most of the value came from India (40%), Ecuador (28%), Indonesia (14%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.87B | 40% |
| Ecuador | $1.33B | 28% |
| Indonesia | $670.2M | 14% |
| Vietnam | $301.9M | 6.4% |
| Mexico | $144.1M | 3.1% |
| Thailand | $105.5M | 2.3% |
| Argentina | $67.0M | 1.4% |
| Peru | $59.5M | 1.3% |
| China | $49.4M | 1.1% |
| Honduras | $15.4M | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.95 per kg, 20% 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 States
In 2024, the United States exported frozen cooked shrimp worth $26.6 million (2.3 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Canada (26%), Colombia (9%), Mexico (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, Colombia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $6.8M | 26% |
| Colombia | $2.5M | 9.2% |
| Mexico | $2.4M | 8.9% |
| Bahamas | $1.6M | 6% |
| Bermuda | $1.2M | 4.6% |
| India | $1.2M | 4.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.0M | 3.8% |
| France | $638K | 2.4% |
| Barbados | $588K | 2.2% |
| Indonesia | $587K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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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 States?
The United States imported frozen cooked shrimp worth $4.69 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 590.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 213 countries worldwide, with 25% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen cooked shrimp to the United States?
India was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($1.87 billion), followed by Ecuador (28%) and Indonesia (14%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. Honduras grew fastest among the top ten, up 76% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen cooked shrimp per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.95 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $6.62 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 shrimp to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.02 billion in 2017 to $4.69 billion in 2024, a fall of 7%. The peak was 2021 at $6.14 billion. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export frozen cooked shrimp?
Yes. The United States exported $26.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Colombia and Mexico. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $4.67 billion 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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