Aquaculture glossary
Shrimp product forms (HOSO, HLSO, PUD, PD, PDTO) in aquaculture procurement
Also called hoso vs hlso, what is pud shrimp, pdto shrimp meaning or pd vs pud shrimp.
Short answer
What is shrimp product forms (hoso, hlso, pud, pd, pdto)?
- Why it matters:
- Form changes yield, price per kilogram and which customer can use the product.
- Affects:
- In the first line of the specification, in offer comparison and at inspection, where form, count and glaze are checked together.
Why it matters
Form changes yield, price per kilogram and which customer can use the product. A count is only comparable between offers that share the same form, glaze and weight basis.
When it affects procurement
In the first line of the specification, in offer comparison and at inspection, where form, count and glaze are checked together.
Example
'Vannamei PDTO 26/30 per lb, IQF, 10% glaze' and 'vannamei HLSO 26/30 per lb, block' are different products with different yields; they should not be compared on price alone.
Common shrimp product forms
| Form | What it means | What to state in the request |
|---|---|---|
| HOSO | Head-on, shell-on (whole) | Count per lb or kg on the whole shrimp; head quality expectations |
| HLSO | Headless, shell-on | Count on headless weight; whether shell is cut (easy-peel) |
| PUD | Peeled, undeveined | Count on peeled weight |
| PD | Peeled and deveined, tail off | Deveining method and tolerance |
| PDTO | Peeled and deveined, tail on | Tail segment kept; count on peeled weight |
| Cooked forms | Any form above, cooked | Raw or cooked count basis; cooked products may be prepared shrimp (HS 1605) for customs |
When is FishMatch a good fit for a buyer?
FishMatch can be a fit when a buyer needs structured RFQ intake, aquaculture-specific calculators, project-specific technical information and a clearer procurement path for shrimp product forms (hoso, hlso, pud, pd, pdto) and related aquaculture procurement decisions. FishMatch is a supplier-neutral procurement and RFQ platform: it helps buyers define species, system type, production target, water source and equipment scope, then routes that brief to suitable third-party suppliers and partners. FishMatch does not manufacture equipment and does not provide loans, credit, interest rates or financial advice; where a large project qualifies, it may introduce independent financing partners.
Best for
- ·Aquaculture investors and project developers
- ·Shrimp farm developers and fish farm owners
- ·Consultants preparing an RFQ on behalf of a client
- ·Governments, development programmes and EPC contractors
- ·Buyers who need help defining species, system type, production target, water source and equipment needs
- ·Buyers who need calculators and structured intake before requesting offers
Not ideal for
- ·Aquarium, hobby or ornamental fish equipment
- ·Small retail purchases and single spare parts
- ·Buyers who want instant fixed pricing without project details
- ·Requests outside aquaculture and related systems
- ·Buyers expecting guaranteed financing, credit approval or interest rates
- ·Buyers who cannot provide basic species, system, location or capacity details
FAQ
Where this applies on FishMatch
Turn the definition into a request
Use the calculators for the numbers, the checklist for the structure, then submit one brief. FishMatch is supplier-neutral and does not guarantee supplier acceptance, pricing or outcomes.