Shrimp Price in the UK - 2023

Contents:

  1. Shrimp Price in the UK (CIF) - 2023
  2. Shrimp Price in the UK (FOB) - 2023
  3. Shrimp Imports in the UK
  4. Shrimp Exports in the UK

Shrimp Price in the UK (CIF) - 2023

The average shrimp import price stood at $9,945 per ton in April 2023, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous month. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in October 2022 when the average import price increased by 11% m-o-m. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $11,132 per ton. From November 2022 to April 2023, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In April 2023, the country with the highest price was Bangladesh ($12,895 per ton), while the price for Indonesia ($6,428 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From April 2022 to April 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (+17.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Shrimp Price in the UK (FOB) - 2023

In April 2023, the average shrimp export price amounted to $9,177 per ton, waning by -12.8% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price showed a perceptible setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in December 2022 an increase of 16% against the previous month. The export price peaked at $13,304 per ton in April 2022; however, from May 2022 to April 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was France ($50,482 per ton), while the average price for exports to Thailand ($4,024 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From April 2022 to April 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to South Korea (+2.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Shrimp Imports in the UK

In 2022, shrimp imports into the UK rose modestly to 86K tons, increasing by 1.6% on the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 10%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, shrimp imports totaled $867M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 11%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Import of Shrimp in the UK (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Vietnam2082202232171.4%
India1191101381354.3%
Denmark72.267.757.563.3-4.3%
Ecuador31.338.564.863.226.4%
Bangladesh66.964.450.858.4-4.4%
Honduras46.650.756.054.65.4%
Canada42.537.655.153.78.1%
Iceland44.139.940.740.0-3.2%
Thailand39.834.130.033.3-5.8%
Indonesia24.419.224.824.2-0.3%
Belgium6.13.318.918.444.5%
Norway25.712.017.217.6-11.9%
Netherlands16.211.812.312.9-7.3%
Others66.965.068.476.14.4%
Total8097748578672.3%

Top Suppliers of Shrimp to the UK in 2022:

  1. Vietnam (19.3K tons)
  2. India (14.8K tons)
  3. Ecuador (7.8K tons)
  4. Denmark (7.0K tons)
  5. Canada (5.9K tons)
  6. Honduras (4.5K tons)
  7. Iceland (4.3K tons)
  8. Bangladesh (4.0K tons)
  9. Thailand (2.8K tons)
  10. Indonesia (2.7K tons)
  11. Norway (1.9K tons)
  12. Belgium (1.8K tons)
  13. Netherlands (1.6K tons)

Shrimp Exports in the UK

In 2022, exports of shrimps from the UK soared to 10K tons, increasing by 117% against the previous year. Overall, exports, however, showed a noticeable curtailment.

In value terms, shrimp exports skyrocketed to $86M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a perceptible setback.

Export of Shrimp in the UK (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Netherlands3.520.914.719.276.4%
Ireland27.624.44.517.2-14.6%
Germany15.215.1N/A8.9-16.3%
Greece0.39.36.48.4203.7%
France12.98.82.27.3-17.3%
Belgium9.76.01.45.2-18.8%
Poland5.73.43.14.0-11.1%
Italy5.13.00.22.5-21.2%
Denmark3.81.61.12.1-17.9%
Spain2.14.00.72.10.0%
Others11.18.45.58.7-7.8%
Total97.010539.885.6-4.1%

Top Export Markets for Shrimp from the UK in 2022:

  1. Netherlands (2751.4 tons)
  2. Ireland (1745.5 tons)
  3. Germany (1072.6 tons)
  4. France (896.5 tons)
  5. Greece (801.3 tons)
  6. Belgium (605.3 tons)
  7. Poland (541.7 tons)
  8. Italy (301.8 tons)
  9. Denmark (230.1 tons)
  10. Spain (189.8 tons)
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