How do I find frozen shrimp suppliers in my preferred origin?

Choose your origin and share the shrimp form, size grade and quantity. OpenCommo helps automate your sourcing through its supplier network.

Should I buy frozen shrimp from a processor, importer or distributor?

A processor can supply a specific production batch, an importer handles container shipments and clearing, and a distributor may offer local stock. Choose the supplier whose services, volume and delivery timing match your purchase.

What should I include in a frozen shrimp quotation request?

Specify the product form, such as peeled or shell-on, whether raw or cooked, size grade, packaging, quantity and preferred origins. Add your delivery location and expected shipment window.

How do I compare wholesale frozen shrimp offers?

Compare the same product form, size grade, net weight, glazing and delivery terms. Align packaging details and payment terms before evaluating the quoted prices.

How should I assess a frozen shrimp sample?

Check the sample's thawed condition, including texture, color, odor and broken count, against your specification. Retain the approved sample as the reference for the shipment.

How can I check a frozen shrimp supplier before signing a contract?

Check the company's production and cold chain records and request trade references. Put the product specification, size grade, delivery schedule, payment terms and quality-claim process in the contract.

Frozen Shrimp Suppliers

Find frozen shrimp suppliers for your specification, preferred origin and buying volume.

Frozen shrimp suppliers range from processing plants that catch and freeze at sea or onshore, to importers and distributors holding cold-stored stock. Choose the route that fits your order: a direct shipment from a processor, a consolidated container from an importer, or a specific pack size and origin available for near-term delivery.

Specify the traded form, such as peeled, deveined, tail-on or cooked, along with size grading, quantity and delivery country. We can help you through OpenCommo’s network of 70,000+ suppliers across commodities.

Where our suppliers are located

Explore sourcing locations across our frozen shrimp supplier network. Choose your preferred country below to find suppliers for your specification and shipment size.

Explore frozen shrimp suppliers

Find suppliers for your required product form, grade and shipment size. Choose an origin to start your request.

Where would you like to source from?

Supplier	Country	Contact details
EMPA*****	Ecuador	Email availablePhone available
KNC *****	India	Email availablePhone available
PT. *****	Indonesia	Email availablePhone available
14 D*****	Argentina	Email availablePhone available
KOSA*****	Thailand	Email availablePhone available

What to look for when sourcing frozen shrimp

Product specification

A restaurant portion pack and a reprocessing ingredient need different buying briefs. Start with the intended end use and the required physical form.

Form & grade

Agree on the product form, including whether the shrimp are shell-on, peeled, deveined, tail-on or cooked, and the size grade in count per unit weight.

Processing & freezing

Confirm the processing method, such as IQF or block frozen, and any glaze, marination or added solution. Distinguish between raw and precooked products.

Packaging & quantity

Define pack sizes, inner packaging material, outer carton weight and case count. State the total quantity and delivery window to match your stock requirements.

Quality acceptance

A freezing process alone is not enough to ensure quality, so agree how the sample will be assessed and how it relates to the shipment.

Sample evaluation
Assess thawed shrimp for texture, color, odor and defects such as melanosis, breakage or off-flavors. Record how the sample was thawed and the sampling conditions.
Physical checks
Set acceptable ranges for net weight, glaze content, and the number of broken pieces compared to intact shrimp.
Acceptance & claims
Identify offer, pre-shipment and arrival samples. Retain the approved sample and agree on inspection responsibilities and claim deadlines after delivery.

Origin requirements

Go beyond the country name. A wild-caught lot and a farmed product have different traceability and documentation needs.

Wild or farmed

Specify whether the shrimp are wild-caught or farmed. For farmed product, ask for the farming country and aquaculture method; for wild, request the fishing area.

Traceability

Request information on the catch or harvest date, production batch, and lot identity. Ask where the shrimp were processed and stored before shipment.

Acceptable alternatives

For repeat orders, define which origins or farming regions you can accept as substitutes without changing the product's appearance or taste.

Commercial terms

Frozen shrimp can be priced per kilogram or per pound with varying packaging and delivery terms. Compare the final cost on the same basis.

Price basis: Clarify the currency and unit of measure, such as price per kilogram for a specific size grade. Confirm whether the price is fixed for the order or subject to adjustment.
Delivery basis: Confirm the delivery terms, such as FOB at origin port, CIF at destination port or ex-warehouse. Align cold chain handling, freight insurance and customs clearance responsibilities.
Order terms: Agree on the payment schedule, shipment period and quote validity. Differentiate between stock ready now and a product to be produced for your order.

Documentation & compliance

Check documentation before committing to shipment. The evidence needs to cover the specific frozen shrimp you are buying, not just the supplier's business.

Shipment documents: Align lot numbers, weights and entities across the invoice, packing list, bill of lading and any catch or production certificates.
Origin & catch evidence: For wild-caught product, ask for the vessel name and fishing trip dates. For farmed product, request the farm approval number or batch records.
Destination rules: Confirm import tariff, phytosanitary and safety requirements for the destination country. Verify supplier compliance with any legal, environmental or traceability rules applicable to your market.

Supplier capability

A processor, importer and distributor may each control a different part of the purchase. Establish who is accountable for your batch.

Processing & storage
Identify who handles peeling, deveining, freezing, glazing and cold storage, and who is responsible for quality failures.
Repeat supply
Ask how the supplier maintains consistent sizing and product quality across different batches and seasons. Inquire about their capacity for repeat orders.
Order fit
Confirm minimum order quantities, packaging capabilities and cold chain logistics. For smaller volumes, ask about consolidated shipments or local warehousing.

Frozen Shrimp Supplier Questions

How do I find frozen shrimp suppliers in my preferred origin?: Choose your origin and share the shrimp form, size grade and quantity. OpenCommo helps automate your sourcing through its supplier network.
Should I buy frozen shrimp from a processor, importer or distributor?: A processor can supply a specific production batch, an importer handles container shipments and clearing, and a distributor may offer local stock. Choose the supplier whose services, volume and delivery timing match your purchase.
What should I include in a frozen shrimp quotation request?: Specify the product form, such as peeled or shell-on, whether raw or cooked, size grade, packaging, quantity and preferred origins. Add your delivery location and expected shipment window.
How do I compare wholesale frozen shrimp offers?: Compare the same product form, size grade, net weight, glazing and delivery terms. Align packaging details and payment terms before evaluating the quoted prices.
How should I assess a frozen shrimp sample?: Check the sample's thawed condition, including texture, color, odor and broken count, against your specification. Retain the approved sample as the reference for the shipment.
How can I check a frozen shrimp supplier before signing a contract?: Check the company's production and cold chain records and request trade references. Put the product specification, size grade, delivery schedule, payment terms and quality-claim process in the contract.