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Shrimps from Pakistan | Frozen Shrimp & Prawn Exporters
Shrimp is one of Pakistan’s most significant seafood export categories, harvested from the Arabian Sea and processed through Karachi-based facilities for international markets. Pakistani shrimp exporters supply a range of sizes and processed forms to meet the specifications of global seafood buyers.
Overview of Pakistan’s Shrimp Export Industry
Shrimp caught along Pakistan’s coastline is processed through dedicated seafood facilities that handle grading by size, cleaning, freezing, and packing according to buyer and market specifications. The sector has built substantial export experience serving demanding international seafood markets over several decades.
Product Range Available
- Head-on and headless shrimp
- Peeled and deveined shrimp
- Various size grades
- Value-added and breaded shrimp products
Why Source Shrimp from Pakistan
Buyers work with Pakistani shrimp exporters for competitive pricing on wild-caught Arabian Sea shrimp, supported by established grading, processing, and freezing infrastructure that meets the quality and packaging requirements of international seafood buyers.
Quality Standards and Certifications
Export-focused shrimp processing facilities typically maintain HACCP food safety certification, with many also holding export approval for specific target markets such as the EU; buyers should confirm current approval status for their intended destination.
Applications and End Uses
Shrimp from Pakistan supplies wholesale seafood distributors, retail seafood counters, restaurant and food service supply chains, and food processing companies producing value-added shrimp products.
Export Markets and Shipping
Major export destinations include China, the European Union, the Middle East, and Southeast Asian markets. Shrimp is typically shipped frozen via refrigerated sea freight for bulk orders, with air freight used for premium or time-sensitive shipments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What shrimp sizes are available for export from Pakistan?
Exporters typically grade shrimp by count-per-kilogram size categories, offering a range from smaller to larger sizes depending on catch and buyer requirements.
Is peeled and deveined shrimp available, or only whole shrimp?
Both whole (head-on or headless) and peeled, deveined shrimp are typically available, with processing form selected based on buyer specification and intended end use.
What certifications should buyers verify for shrimp imports?
Buyers should confirm HACCP certification and, where relevant, specific market export approval (such as EU approval) directly with the processing facility before finalizing an order.