Seasonality
Seasonal pattern: Not documented
No seasonal price pattern is currently documented for frozen cold-water shrimp.
Frozen Cold-Water Shrimp Price
Monthly reported customs unit values, not live or executable quotes.
Latest reported price
$6,966 USD/t
As of Jul 2026
HighPrevious 12 months
The latest value is above the typical range of $6,029–$6,678 USD/t.
Frozen Cold-Water Shrimp Price History
Frozen Cold-Water Shrimp Prices by Country
Frozen 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $6,662 Jul 1, 2026 | +32% |
| Lithuania | $8,012 Jul 1, 2026 | +4.3% |
| Norway | $7,100 Jul 1, 2026 | +83% |
| United States | $11,529 Jul 1, 2026 | +19% |
| Australia | $9,802 Jun 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Brazil | $15,658 Jun 1, 2026 | +5.3% |
| Germany | $6,046 Jun 1, 2026 | +5.3% |
| Denmark | $7,362 Jun 1, 2026 | +37% |
| Estonia | $6,707 Jun 1, 2026 | +23% |
| Faroe Islands | $4,759 Jun 1, 2026 | +99% |
| United Kingdom | $9,447 Jun 1, 2026 | +75% |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | $8,875 Jun 1, 2026 | -7.7% |
| Indonesia | $10,027 Jun 1, 2026 | +10% |
| Ireland | $9,910 Jun 1, 2026 | -36% |
| Iceland | $11,675 Jun 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Japan | $30,353 Jun 1, 2026 | +194% |
| Mexico | $12,560 Jun 1, 2026 | +14% |
| Netherlands | $8,290 Jun 1, 2026 | +14% |
| Poland | $4,530 Jun 1, 2026 | +28% |
| Portugal | $19,055 Jun 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Sweden | $5,767 Jun 1, 2026 | +4.3% |
| Belgium | $2,025 May 1, 2026 | -82% |
| Spain | $9,704 May 1, 2026 | +10% |
| Georgia | $7,539 May 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Italy | $12,671 May 1, 2026 | +18% |
| Thailand | $10,452 May 1, 2026 | -2.2% |
| South Africa | $6,367 May 1, 2026 | -18% |
| Egypt | $5,152 Apr 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Finland | $4,304 Apr 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Latvia | $11,563 Apr 1, 2026 | +63% |
| Philippines | $727 Apr 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Romania | $5,310 Apr 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Angola | $15,421 Mar 1, 2026 | +16% |
| Ecuador | $6,813 Mar 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| New Zealand | $11,874 Mar 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Greece | $5,170 Jan 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Guatemala | $2,052 Jan 1, 2026 | -71% |
| France | $9,443 Dec 1, 2025 | +62% |
| South Korea | $2,927 Dec 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Morocco | $17,578 Dec 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Dominican Republic | $9,300 Sep 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Croatia | $11,534 Sep 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Pakistan | $4,891 Sep 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Nigeria | $12,837 Jul 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Saudi Arabia | $1,747 Jun 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Ukraine | $3,908 Jun 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| India | $9,664 May 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Côte d’Ivoire | $345 Apr 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Kazakhstan | $6,209 Apr 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Namibia | $4,085 Jan 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| China | $11,858 Dec 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Cambodia | $3,696 Dec 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Oman | $5,039 Dec 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Peru | $8,838 Sep 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Guyana | $9,505 Aug 1, 2024 | Not reported |
What shapes frozen cold-water shrimp prices?
Use these documented market characteristics when comparing periods, countries and supplier quotes.
Demand driver
Retail and foodservice seafood demand
Retail chains and foodservice operators purchase frozen cold-water shrimp as a protein source for ready‑to‑cook and menu items.
Demand driver
Sustainability and traceability requirements
Import regulations increasingly require sustainability certification and traceability for frozen cold-water shrimp, influencing market access.
Frozen Cold-Water Shrimp Price Questions
- Which species are covered by the term “Frozen cold‑water shrimp”?
- It includes crustaceans such as Pandalus spp. and Crangon crangon, whether in shell or not, and may be smoked, cooked or raw before or during smoking.
- What processing methods are applied to this commodity?
- The shrimp can be frozen, smoked, or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, and may be sold with or without the shell.
- How should frozen cold‑water shrimp be stored to maintain quality?
- Keep the product continuously frozen at appropriate temperatures throughout transport and storage, preserving the cold chain until use.