HS Code:
The Count size (headless weight) 111-132 per kg (51-60s) category typically refers to shrimp or prawn products, classified under HS Code 0306.17 (frozen shrimps and prawns, whether in shell or not, including peeled). This category represents a specific size range of headless shrimp, commonly used in international seafood trade for retail, food service, and processing industries. The size designation indicates the number of shrimp per kilogram, with 111-132 shrimp per kg corresponding to a medium-large size that is popular in various cuisines globally.
Total Trade Volume
1.2 million metric tons
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database, FAO Fisheries Statistics
350,000 metric tons
29% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
280,000 metric tons
23% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
200,000 metric tons
17% of total trade of total trade
Stable
150,000 metric tons
12.5% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
100,000 metric tons
8.3% of total trade of total trade
Stable
Average Rate
5.2% ad valorem
Highest Rate
12% (applied by the European Union on non-preferential origins)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements such as USMCA or EU-Vietnam FTA)
Rising demand for sustainable and traceable seafood
Increased certification requirements (e.g., ASC, MSC) for exporters, pushing smaller producers to adopt sustainable practices or risk market exclusion.
2021-2023
Growth in e-commerce and direct-to-consumer seafood sales
Smaller packaging sizes and value-added products (e.g., pre-cooked or seasoned shrimp) are gaining traction, benefiting exporters with processing capabilities.
2020-2022
Fluctuations in feed prices and production costs
Higher input costs for aquaculture have squeezed margins for producers, leading to price volatility in international markets.
2022-2023
The United States Department of Commerce announced a review of anti-dumping duties on Indian shrimp exports, potentially reducing rates for key exporters.
March 2023
Could lower costs for Indian shrimp in the US market, increasing competitiveness against other suppliers.
Under the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement, tariffs on Vietnamese shrimp exports to the EU were reduced to 0% as part of the phased elimination schedule.
January 2023
Boosts Vietnamโs market share in the EU, pressuring other exporters to seek similar trade concessions.
Ecuador launched a national program to certify 90% of its shrimp farms as sustainable by 2025, aligning with global demand for eco-friendly seafood.
June 2023
Enhances Ecuadorโs reputation as a premium supplier, potentially commanding higher prices in markets like the EU and US.