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Bangladesh is a top-25 global seafood exporter, supplying about 0.5% of world seafood trade. The frozen seafood sector covers Black Tiger shrimp, freshwater prawns, hilsa (ilish) fish, pangasius, peeled shrimp, and various IQF marine products — with processing hubs in Khulna, Chittagong, and Cox's Bazar.

Bay X Bengal lists verified frozen seafood exporters in Bangladesh from the EPB registry. Browse shrimp processors, fish exporters, and marine product companies with direct contact information and export certifications.

HS Codes:0306030203031605

Macro Industry Statistics

FY2025-26 estimate · EPB/NBR aggregate data
Total Sector Value~$344.4 MillionApprox. 40.2 Billion BDT — Finfish/Marine Frozen segment
Share of Total Export Basket0.71%Of Bangladesh's total export revenue
Annual Growth Trajectory+14.2% YoYRecovering strongly as EU cold chains stabilize

Top Niche / Products — Value & Volume

Frozen Marine Fish blocks$14.4 Million
Ribbon fish, Pomfret, Indian Mackerel
Value-Added/P&D Frozen Shrimp Accompaniments$294 Million
Combined

Buyer Country Breakdown

Belgium
$102 Million~29.6% share
Netherlands
$65 Million
Germany
$48 Million
United Kingdom
$38 Million

District Concentration Share

3Districts
KhulnaMain logistics cluster housing the highest volume of export IQF processing tunnels55%

Top 10 Frozen Seafood Exporters in Bangladesh - Shrimps, Fish & Marine Products

Ranked by verification, credibility score & workforce size
1Khulna
EPB EU
2Chittagong
EPB DIFE
4Khulna
EPB DIFE
7Khulna
EPB DIFE
8Satkhira
EPB DIFE
9Khulna
EPB DIFE
10Khulna
EPB DIFE

Frequently Asked Questions

What frozen seafood does Bangladesh export?

Bangladesh exports Black Tiger shrimp, freshwater prawns, peeled shrimp, hilsa fish, pangasius fillets, and various IQF frozen marine products. The country's shrimp sector alone is a multi-billion dollar export industry.

Which markets import frozen seafood from Bangladesh?

The EU, USA, Japan, and the Middle East are the primary markets. Bangladesh frozen shrimp exporters hold EU market access certifications.

What HS codes cover frozen seafood from Bangladesh?

Frozen shrimps and prawns: HS 0306. Fresh/chilled fish: HS 0302. Frozen fish: HS 0303. Prepared/preserved crustaceans: HS 1605.