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Bangladesh is one of the world's leading exporters of frozen shrimps and prawns, supplying major markets in the European Union, United States, Japan, and the Middle East. The shrimp processing industry is centred around the coastal districts of Khulna, Chittagong, and Cox's Bazar.

Bay X Bengal lists verified frozen shrimps suppliers in Bangladesh sourced from the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB). Each listing includes EPB registration status, DIFE/LIMA labour compliance data, and direct contact information where available.

HS Codes for Bangladesh Frozen Shrimps Exports

One exporter can hold several codes, so counts overlap

Bangladesh Frozen Shrimp Exports: Sector Statistics & Data

July-June 2025-26 · EPB export data
Total Sector Value$229.8 MillionHS 030617, 030636, 160521, 160529 · EPB July-June 2025-26
Share of Total Export Basket0.48%Of Bangladesh's total export revenue
Annual Growth Trajectory-4.13% YoYvs $239.7 Million in FY2024-25

Shrimp & Prawn Segments: Black Tiger, Vannamei & Golda

Other shrimps and prawns (HS 030617)$225.0 Million
HS 030617 · 97.9% of sector
Shrimps and prawns Not in airtight container (HS 160521)$4.57 Million
HS 160521 · 2.0% of sector

Top Export Markets for Bangladesh Frozen Shrimps

Netherlands
$42.66 Million18.56% share
United Kingdom
$39.42 Million17.15% share
Belgium
$36.01 Million15.67% share
Germany
$29.29 Million12.75% share
France
$19.89 Million8.65% share

Where Listed Frozen Shrimps Exporters Are Based

Khulna and Chittagong lead with about 80% of the 49 Frozen Shrimps exporters listed on Bay X Bengal, spread across 7 districts.

7Districts
Khulna55.1%
Dhaka4.1%
Other districts6.1%

Top 10 Frozen Shrimps Suppliers & Exporters in Bangladesh

Ranked by verification, credibility score & workforce size
2Khulna
EPB EU
3Chittagong
EPB DIFE
5Khulna
EPB DIFE
8Khulna
EPB DIFE
9Satkhira
EPB DIFE
10Chittagong
EPB DIFE

Open dataset. Bangladesh Frozen Shrimps industry statistics: export value, growth, segments, buyer countries, listed exporters by district, HS code and category, and a top 10 reference list. Version 2026.Q4, published 15 October 2026. Free to use under CC BY 4.0.

Sources: export values, growth and buyer countries from the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) Bangladesh. Exporter listings, counts and rankings compiled by Bay X Bengal.
Cite as: Bay X Bengal (2026). Bangladesh Export Industry Statistics, FY2025-26, v2026.Q4. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23399329

Frozen Shrimps Suppliers: Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the major frozen shrimps suppliers in Bangladesh?

Bangladesh has hundreds of EPB-registered frozen shrimp exporters and processing companies. They are concentrated in Khulna, Chittagong, and Cox's Bazar. Use Bay X Bengal to browse verified suppliers with direct contact details.

What HS code is used for shrimp exports from Bangladesh?

Frozen shrimps and prawns exported from Bangladesh primarily fall under HS code 0306. Processed shrimp products may fall under 1605.

Is Bangladesh a reliable source for frozen shrimps?

Yes. Bangladesh is a top-10 global exporter of frozen shrimps, with strict export quality controls and EPB oversight. Many Bangladeshi shrimp exporters also hold EU market access certifications.