Tiger Prawn
Penaeus monodon · Kalri
Tiger Prawn (Kalri) has a dark, striped shell. We list it headless shell-on (HLSO) or head-on shell-on (HOSO), 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
Seasonal catch
HS Code
0306
MOQ
Minimum order quantity depends on the species, specifications and shipment arrangement. Contact us to confirm.
Frozen tiger prawn supply from Pakistan
Tiger prawn is listed here as Penaeus monodon, the species usually traded as giant tiger prawn or black tiger prawn, and known locally in Pakistan as Kalri. It is listed head-on shell-on (HOSO) or headless shell-on (HLSO), so buyers specify the form and count together.
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)
- Head-On Shell-On (HOSO)
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 tiger prawn quotation request
Send these details so our team can check availability and prepare a quotation for your order.
- 1
Product form
Head-on shell-on (HOSO) or headless shell-on (HLSO).
- 2
Count and unit
The count range you need, whether it is pieces per kilogram or per pound, and whether it is a head-on or headless count.
- 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.
Tiger Prawn buying questions
Are head-on and headless counts the same?
Counts must be compared using the same product form and weight unit. Removing the head changes the weight per prawn, so head-on and headless counts are not interchangeable. Specify HOSO or HLSO and whether your count is per kilogram or per pound.
Is tiger prawn the same as flower shrimp or green tiger prawn?
They are listed as different species: tiger prawn as Penaeus monodon, and flower shrimp as Penaeus semisulcatus, which some markets call green tiger prawn. Include the scientific name your buyers require and we will confirm the species before quoting.
What is the minimum order and price for tiger prawn?
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 tiger prawn with other species, forms and packing on our Frozen Shrimp & Prawn Exporter in Pakistan page.
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