Product intelligence · HS 160521 · 2024 data

Crustacean preparations: shrimps and prawns, prepared or preserved, not in airtight containers

Global exports of crustacean preparations: shrimps and prawns, prepared or preserved, not in airtight containers totalled $2,935,288,667 in 2024, a +0.6% change from the previous year. Traded by 115 countries across 1,554 bilateral corridors, with demand from 174 importing markets. The long-term trend is declining.

Data: OECD BIMTS · Coverage: 19952024 · Updated: 2026-07-17

Global trade

$2.9B

+0.6% YoY

3Y / 5Y CAGR

-6.0%

5Y: -0.9%

Supply structure

Diversified

HHI 0.126

Volatility

Low

Score 11/100

1.

Market movement

In 2024, crustacean preparations: shrimps and prawns, prepared or preserved, not in airtight containers trade exhibited modest growth, with global flows reaching $2,935,288,667 and a three-year compound annual growth rate of -6.0% (five-year: -0.9%). The all-time peak of $3,773,111,332 was recorded in 2014; the current level is 22% below that high-water mark.

Over the 30-year observation window (19952024), 79% of years recorded positive growth, indicating a predominantly expanding market. Trend momentum is decelerating (-3.5% acceleration).

2.

Supply & demand structure

The supply side is diversified (Herfindahl-Hirschman Index 0.126). The three largest exporters — Vietnam ($753.3M), Indonesia ($438.8M), and India ($341.8M) — collectively dominate supply flows. The leading exporter has grown at -2.6% over the last three years.

On the demand side, importer concentration is moderately concentrated (HHI 0.176). The three largest import markets are United States ($1.1B), Japan ($414.4M), and United Kingdom ($166.4M). The largest importing market sources from 41 different supplying countries.

The dominant trade corridor is Indonesia → United States at $351.9M, representing 31.7% of the importer's total demand.

3.

Risk profile & trade outlook

The volatility score for crustacean preparations: shrimps and prawns, prepared or preserved, not in airtight containers is 11 out of 100, classified as low. Trade flows are relatively stable compared to other HS6 products, suggesting mature supply chains and predictable demand.

For market entrants, modest but steady demand provides a reasonable entry window. The diversified supply landscape means many competitors but also multiple entry points and buyer relationships to target.

Data confidence is rated "High" based on reporting coverage and consistency across OECD member and partner countries.

Historical evidence

Annual trade value 19952024

Peak: $3,773,111,332 in 2014. Currently 22% below peak.

YearGlobal trade (USD)YoY growth
2015$3,267,301,563-13.4%
2016$3,297,935,923+0.9%
2017$3,399,932,895+3.1%
2018$3,370,035,568-0.9%
2019$3,068,621,814-8.9%
2020$3,172,719,474+3.4%
2021$3,533,185,160+11.4%
2022$3,672,039,111+3.9%
2023$2,918,517,563-20.5%
2024$2,935,288,667+0.6%

Top exporting countries

Ranked by export value of crustacean preparations: shrimps and prawns, prepared or preserved, not in airtight containers in 2024.

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Top importing markets

Largest import destinations for crustacean preparations: shrimps and prawns, prepared or preserved, not in airtight containers.

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Leading trade corridors

Largest bilateral export flows for crustacean preparations: shrimps and prawns, prepared or preserved, not in airtight containers, ranked by value. Click any country to view its full profile.

#ExporterImporterValue 20243Y CAGR
1IndonesiaUnited States$351.9M-7.2%
2IndiaUnited States$289.4M+3.0%
3VietnamUnited States$245.5M-10.1%
4VietnamJapan$154.5M+1.9%
5ThailandJapan$146.0M-4.0%
6ThailandUnited States$120.5M-13.7%
7VietnamSouth Korea$103.5M+5.3%
8ChinaTaiwan$86.3M-4.1%

Showing top 8 of 10 corridors with available data for 2024.

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Sources, definitions & methodology

Data source

OECD Bilateral International Merchandise Trade Statistics (BIMTS). Aggregated from 312M+ reported trade records across 200+ countries and 5,300+ HS6 product codes. Coverage: 19952024.

Key indicators

HHI (Herfindahl-Hirschman Index): market concentration, 0 = fully diversified, 1 = single player. CAGR: compound annual growth rate over a stated period. Volatility score: trade value variability, 0–100 scale.

How this page is made

All statistical content on this page is data-driven, composed programmatically from live OECD trade records. No generic AI-generated prose is used. Analytical paragraphs combine real data points with factual interpretation. This page was last refreshed on 2026-07-17.