Seasonality
Seasonal pattern: Not documented
No seasonal price pattern is currently documented for fresh cold-water shrimp.
Fresh Cold-Water Shrimp Price
Monthly reported customs unit values, not live or executable quotes.
Latest reported price
$15,910 USD/t
As of Jul 2026
HighPrevious 12 months
The latest value is above the typical range of $7,348–$10,395 USD/t.
Fresh Cold-Water Shrimp Price History
Fresh Cold-Water Shrimp Prices by Country
Fresh cold-water shrimp export unit values are shown in USD/t. Compare the reporting dates as well as the values; product mix and delivery terms can differ between countries.
| Country | Latest · USD/t | YoYYear on year |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $2,976 Jul 1, 2026 | +46% |
| United States | $23,251 Jul 1, 2026 | +93% |
| Canada | $25,558 Jun 1, 2026 | +121% |
| Germany | $7,280 Jun 1, 2026 | -53% |
| Denmark | $10,646 Jun 1, 2026 | -11% |
| Indonesia | $2,512 Jun 1, 2026 | +13% |
| Malaysia | $6,194 Jun 1, 2026 | +26% |
| Netherlands | $7,711 Jun 1, 2026 | -32% |
| Poland | $23,583 Jun 1, 2026 | +29% |
| Belgium | $13,552 May 1, 2026 | +43% |
| Spain | $6,374 May 1, 2026 | +72% |
| United Kingdom | $6,949 May 1, 2026 | -39% |
| Portugal | $10,524 Feb 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| India | $7,576 Jan 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| France | $3,931 Dec 1, 2025 | -6.1% |
| Italy | $15,362 Dec 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Morocco | $2,181 Dec 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Egypt | $11,826 May 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Oman | $11,826 Jan 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Romania | $5,480 Nov 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Bulgaria | $592 Oct 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| China | $12,156 Aug 1, 2024 | Not reported |
What shapes fresh cold-water shrimp prices?
Use these documented market characteristics when comparing periods, countries and supplier quotes.
Fresh Cold-Water Shrimp Price 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.