Origin guide
Thailand shrimp exports: prepared and frozen shrimp, 2024 figures and EU-listed establishments
Short answer: Thailand is a major supplier of prepared shrimp — US$690 million of HS 160520 exports in 2024, second only to China — and exported US$547 million (56,772 t) of frozen raw shrimp. 296 Thai establishments are on the EU list for fishery products; confirm whether your product is HS 03 or HS 16 first.
Data year 2024 · trade figures checked 21 October 2026 · EU listings checked 23 October 2026
2024 export figures
| Flow | 2024 value | Quantity | Read with care |
|---|---|---|---|
| HS 160520 prepared or preserved shrimp | US$690 million | 80,024 t | Cooked, breaded, ready-to-eat. |
| HS 030613 frozen shrimp and prawns | US$547 million | 56,772 t |
WITS / UN Comtrade — 2024 exports, HS 030613 frozen shrimps and prawns, all reporters
| Exporter | 2024 value | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | US$1.68 billion | 122,812 t | |
| Thailand | US$690 million | 80,024 t | |
| India | US$607 million | 72,095 t | |
| Indonesia | US$590 million | 78,274 t |
Frozen raw or prepared: why it matters
- Frozen raw shrimp is HS 03; cooked, breaded and ready-to-eat shrimp is Chapter 16. Tariffs, health certificates and labelling differ.
- State the exact product in the request: raw or cooked, coated or not, ingredients, net weight and pack.
EU-listed fishery establishments
Thailand establishments on the EU list for fishery products: 296 (list updated 16 July 2026).
Processing plant 232 · Cold store 58 · Reefer vessel 6
One establishment can be listed for more than one activity, so activity counts can add up to more than the total.
Approvals can change: establishments are added, suspended and removed, and these counts are a snapshot read on 23 October 2026. A listing covers fishery products in general — it does not name species or show that a plant handles frozen shrimp — and it does not replace other requirements such as health certificates or IUU catch certificates. FishMatch does not republish establishment names and does not imply any listed plant is a FishMatch supplier. Before contracting, check the live list and the exact approval number, and our team checks named plants during each request review.
What to verify before you buy
- Whether the product is frozen raw (HS 03) or prepared (HS 16), and the documents that go with it.
- The plant's approval number on the current list for your destination.
- Ingredient list, allergens and labelling for prepared products.
- Count, glaze and net weight basis for raw shrimp.
Request a reviewed sourcing round
Free for buyers, for annual or seasonal programs of USD 250,000 or more. A person reviews every request before any producer is approached; buyers and suppliers stay confidential to each other and there is no direct contact. FishMatch Group coordinates sourcing and does not produce, certify, inspect or guarantee products.
Questions
- Why is Thailand's frozen shrimp figure smaller than its prepared shrimp?
- Much of Thailand's shrimp trade is value-added. Prepared shrimp is recorded under HS 160520, so it does not appear in the frozen raw shrimp total.