Import Data of Prawns in the United States: 2023 Overview
In the year 2023, the United States imported a significant amount of Prawns, with a total weight of approximately 7,343,553.41 kg and a total TEU (Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit) of 693.7. Here is a breakdown of the import details:
Quantity by Unit
The Prawns were shipped primarily in Containers (CTN), with a total of 793,576 units across 306 shipments. Other shipping methods included:
- CAS (Containers, Automated Stacking): 41,722 units in 27 shipments
- PKG (Packages): 44,772 units in 11 shipments
- SAK (Sacks): 8,492 units in 6 shipments
- BDL (Barrels/Drums): 6,080 units in 4 shipments
- PCS (Pieces): 4,028 units in 2 shipments
- BOX: 365 units in 1 shipment
- REL (Reloaded): 2 units in 1 shipment
Top Countries Exporting Prawns to the U.S.
The following table showcases the top countries exporting Prawns to the United States in 2023, along with their primary loading ports:
| Country | Loading Port(s) | Number of Shipments |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam (VN) | Vung Tau (55206) | 101 |
| Vietnam (VN) | Kaohsiung (58309) | 8 |
| Singapore (SG) | Singapore (55976) | 1 |
| India (IN) | Colombo Harbor (54201) | 27 |
| India (IN) | Singapore (55976) | 11 |
| Valencia (47094) | 10 | |
| Indonesia (ID) | Singapore (55976) | 36 |
| Indonesia (ID) | Kaohsiung (58309) | 16 |
| Thailand (TH) | Laem Chabang (54930) | 20 |
| Thailand (TH) | Kaohsiung (58309) | 6 |
| Thailand (TH) | Ningpo (57020) | 3 |
| Sweden (SE) | Melbourne (60237) | 7 |
| New Caledonia | Noumea (64109) | 5 |
| Sydney (60267) | 4 |
Top Shippers and Importers of Prawns in the U.S.
Here are the top shippers and importers responsible for the importation of Prawns to the United States in 2023:
Top Shippers
- NK Marine Export LLP (45 shipments)
- Minh Ph USA Food Corp (37 shipments)
- PT Indo American Seafoods (18 shipments)
- SOPAC (18 shipments)
- Taika Seafood Corp (18 shipments)
Top Importers
- MSeafood Corp (32 shipments)
- To the Order of the Shipper (24 shipments)
- TO ORDER OF NK MARINE EXPORT LLP (17 shipments)
- Devi Fisheries Limited (13 shipments)
- Petrovich Caviar Inc (13 shipments)