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United States seafood imports: 2024 figures, main shrimp origins and import rules

Short answer: the United States imported US$20.65 billion of HS 03 seafood in 2024, including US$4.67 billion (584,345 t) of frozen shrimp and US$1.66 billion of prepared shrimp — the largest prepared-shrimp market. Importers must meet FDA seafood HACCP rules, file prior notice, and for shrimp report harvest-to-entry data under NOAA's Seafood Import Monitoring Program.

Data year 2024 · trade figures checked 21 October 2026 · EU listings checked 23 October 2026

2024 import figures

Partner figures come from each exporter's own reports (India, Ecuador and Indonesia tables on WITS); they are not the full list of US suppliers.

US imports by product, 2024
Flow2024 valueQuantityRead with care
HS 03 fish, crustaceans and molluscsUS$20.65 billion—All aquatic products, not shrimp-only.
HS 030613 frozen shrimp and prawnsUS$4.67 billion584,345 t
HS 160520 prepared or preserved shrimpUS$1.66 billion179,069 tCooked or breaded; outside HS 03.
HS 030212 fresh or chilled salmonUS$1.43 billion133,110 tWhole fish only.
US imports by product, 2024. Source: WITS / UN Comtrade — 2024 imports, HS 03 (fish, crustaceans, molluscs), all reporters (checked 21 October 2026).

WITS / UN Comtrade — 2024 imports, HS 030613 frozen shrimps and prawns, all reporters · WITS / UN Comtrade — 2024 imports, HS 160520 prepared or preserved shrimps and prawns · WITS / UN Comtrade — 2024 imports, HS 030212 fresh or chilled Pacific, Atlantic and Danube salmon

Frozen shrimp (HS 030613) shipped to the United States by three large origins, 2024
Partner2024 valueQuantityRead with care
From IndiaUS$1.85 billion249,314 t
From EcuadorUS$1.42 billion253,781 t
From IndonesiaUS$677 million84,964 t
Frozen shrimp (HS 030613) shipped to the United States by three large origins, 2024. Source: WITS / UN Comtrade — India 2024 exports of HS 030613 by partner (checked 21 October 2026).

WITS / UN Comtrade — Ecuador 2024 exports of HS 030613 by partner · WITS / UN Comtrade — Indonesia 2024 exports of HS 030613 by partner

US import rules for seafood

  • Seafood processors and importers must meet FDA seafood HACCP requirements (21 CFR Part 123); importers verify that foreign processors comply.
  • FDA must receive prior notice of imported food shipments before arrival.
  • Shrimp is one of the species groups in NOAA's Seafood Import Monitoring Program (SIMP), which requires harvest-to-entry data reporting and recordkeeping; shrimp compliance began on 31 December 2018.
  • FAO reports new US tariffs on fishery products from China and Viet Nam disrupting trade in 2024–2025: check current tariffs and any trade-remedy duties before pricing.

General orientation, not legal or import advice. Rules change; confirm current requirements with the official authority and your customs broker.

Shipping to the EU instead?

The United States does not use an EU-style list of approved foreign plants for seafood; the EU does. If your buyers are in the EU, see the EU guide for its establishment lists and border checks.

What to verify before you buy

  1. The foreign processor's HACCP plan and the importer's verification records.
  2. SIMP harvest and landing data for each shrimp entry, kept for the required period.
  3. Prior notice filed for each shipment.
  4. Current tariff and any anti-dumping or countervailing duty for the origin and product.
  5. Ask for the count basis (per lb or per kg), glaze declaration and net weight on every offer so quotes are comparable.

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Questions

Is frozen shrimp the same customs heading as cooked shrimp?
No. Frozen raw shrimp is in HS 03 (030613 in the nomenclature used here). Cooked, breaded or ready-to-eat shrimp is Chapter 16 (160520), with different tariff lines.
Do these figures show current US demand or prices?
No. They are 2024 customs values — historical context, not prices, forecasts or proof that any supplier can serve you.
Can FishMatch introduce me directly to a US supplier?
No direct contact: our team reviews your request, approaches suitable producers and relays offers. Identities are shared only with approval.

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