Brown Shrimp
Metapenaeus affinis · Kiddi
Brown Shrimp (Kiddi) is a smaller shrimp species. We list it headless shell-on (HLSO) or peeled & deveined (PD), in the counts and packing shown below.
Compare this species with the rest of the range on our Frozen Shrimp & Prawn Exporter in Pakistan page
Origin
Wild-caught, Arabian Sea, Pakistan
Availability
Year-round
HS Code
0306
MOQ
Minimum order quantity depends on the species, specifications and shipment arrangement. Contact us to confirm.
Frozen brown shrimp supply from Pakistan
Brown shrimp is listed here as Metapenaeus affinis, with headless shell-on (HLSO) and peeled and deveined (PD) forms listed. The trade name brown shrimp covers several species, so name the species your buyers require in your enquiry.
Sea Star Impex is a Karachi-based exporter. We source shrimp in Pakistan and have it graded, packed and frozen to the agreed order specification, with export documents issued in Sea Star Impex's name.
Processing Types
- Headless Shell-On (HLSO)
- Peeled & Deveined (PD)
Packing Options
- 1kg Retail Box
- 2kg Block
- IQF Poly Bag
Available Sizes
Specifications
glazing
10-20%
storage Temp
-18°C or below
shelf Life
24 months frozen
packing
Block Frozen / IQF
Container Capacity (general guidance): 20ft Reefer: ~10-12 MT · 40ft Reefer: ~20-24 MT (varies by product density & packing). Contact us for an exact loading calculation based on your order.
What to include in your brown shrimp quotation request
Send these details so our team can check availability and prepare a quotation for your order.
- 1
Product form
Headless shell-on (HLSO) or peeled and deveined (PD).
- 2
Count and unit
The count range you need, whether it is pieces per kilogram or per pound, and how many broken or out-of-range pieces you accept.
- 3
Freezing requirement
The freezing style your market requires, such as individually quick frozen (IQF) or block frozen. We confirm whether it can be supplied before quoting.
- 4
Packing requirement
Carton and inner pack size, any retail or printed packaging, and the labelling and language your market requires.
- 5
Glazing and net weight
The glaze percentage your market accepts and whether weights should be declared net of glaze.
- 6
Quantity, schedule and destination
Total volume, whether it is a one-off or repeat order, your preferred shipment window, and the destination country and port.
Brown Shrimp buying questions
Is this the same as European or American brown shrimp?
Not necessarily. In Europe "brown shrimp" usually means Crangon crangon, and in North America the name is used for Penaeus aztecus, while this product is listed as Metapenaeus affinis. Include the scientific name your buyers require and we will confirm the species before quoting.
Can one order include both shell-on and peeled brown shrimp?
Both are listed forms, but a mixed shipment is a request rather than a standard arrangement. List each form and count you need with its own quantity and packing, and we will confirm whether they can be combined before quoting.
What is the minimum order and price for brown shrimp?
Minimum order quantity depends on the species, specifications and shipment arrangement. Contact us to confirm. Price depends on the form, count, freezing and packing, quantity and destination, so it is confirmed in your quotation.
Related species
Compare brown shrimp with other species, forms and packing on our Frozen Shrimp & Prawn Exporter in Pakistan page.
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