What defines fresh cold-water shrimp?

Fresh cold-water shrimp are live, fresh or chilled crustaceans of species such as Pandalus spp. and Crangon crangon, sold either in shell or without shell.

How should fresh cold-water shrimp be stored to maintain quality?

They should be kept chilled at temperatures close to 0 °C, maintaining the cold chain from harvest through transport and storage.

Can fresh cold-water shrimp be cooked directly from the chilled state?

Yes, they can be cooked by steaming or boiling while still chilled, as they are classified as live, fresh or chilled crustaceans.

Fresh Cold-Water Shrimp

Fresh cold-water shrimp are live or freshly harvested crustaceans from cold-water species such as Pandalus and Crangon. They are sold in shell or peeled and must be kept chilled.

Prices, specifications and international trade for fresh cold-water shrimp under HS 030635.

Fresh Cold-Water Shrimp Price

$15,910USD/t

Published reference · Jul 1, 2026

Fresh Cold-Water Shrimp Historical Unit Values

Fresh cold-water shrimp is quoted in USD/t at NLD. Historical customs values may differ from the headline reference.

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Fresh Cold-Water Shrimp Exports and Imports

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Netherlands led reported fresh cold-water shrimp exports in 2025, at $68.5M.

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Fresh Cold-Water Shrimp Facts and HS Code

Fresh cold-water shrimp belongs to seafood within protein and dairy. Its customs classification covers HS 030635.

Fresh Cold-Water Shrimp HS Code

Product type	Raw
Form	Fresh
Category	Seafood — Protein and dairy
HS codes	030635
Quoted in	USD/t
Reference location	NLD

Production & Handling

Fresh cold-water shrimp handling information covers its fresh form.

Production and Storage

Temperature regime	Chilled

Uses & Risks

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Fresh Cold-Water Shrimp Questions

What defines fresh cold-water shrimp?: Fresh cold-water shrimp are live, fresh or chilled crustaceans of species such as Pandalus spp. and Crangon crangon, sold either in shell or without shell.
How should fresh cold-water shrimp be stored to maintain quality?: They should be kept chilled at temperatures close to 0 °C, maintaining the cold chain from harvest through transport and storage.
Can fresh cold-water shrimp be cooked directly from the chilled state?: Yes, they can be cooked by steaming or boiling while still chilled, as they are classified as live, fresh or chilled crustaceans.