White / King Prawn
Penaeus indicus · Jaira
White / King Prawn (Jaira) is listed as Penaeus indicus. We list it headless shell-on (HLSO), peeled & deveined (PD), peeled undeveined (PUD) and peeled, non-deveined (PND), 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 white / king prawn supply from Pakistan
White / King Prawn is listed here as Penaeus indicus, whose common English name is Indian white prawn. Its local name in Pakistan is Jaira. It has more listed forms than any other shrimp in our range, from headless shell-on to three peeled styles, so importers and wholesalers can request one species for different customer specifications.
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)
- Peeled Undeveined (PUD)
- Peeled, Non-Deveined (PND)
Packing Options
- 1kg Retail Box (5x1kg/carton)
- 2kg Block (6x2kg/carton)
- IQF Poly Bag
Available Sizes
Specifications
glazing
10-20% (customizable)
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 white / king prawn 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), peeled and deveined (PD), peeled undeveined (PUD) or peeled, non-deveined (PND). For peeled forms, describe the tail and vein requirement.
- 2
Count and unit
The count range you need, whether it is pieces per kilogram or per pound, and for peeled forms whether the count is for the peeled shrimp or the shell-on shrimp before peeling.
- 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.
White / King Prawn buying questions
Is this the same as the king prawn sold in my market?
Not necessarily. This product is listed as Penaeus indicus, but "king prawn" is used for different species in different markets. Include the scientific name your buyers require and we will confirm the species before quoting.
What is the difference between PD, PUD and PND?
PD (peeled and deveined) is peeled with the vein removed. PUD (peeled undeveined) and PND (peeled, non-deveined) are listed as separate forms, and by their names both are peeled without the vein removed. The exact specification is confirmed per order, so describe the shell, tail and vein requirement you need and we will confirm whether it can be supplied.
What is the minimum order and price for white / king 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 white / king prawn with other species, forms and packing on our Frozen Shrimp & Prawn Exporter in Pakistan page.

Tiger Prawn
Penaeus monodon
A different prawn species (Penaeus monodon), listed head-on or headless shell-on.

Brown Shrimp
Metapenaeus affinis
A different shrimp species (Metapenaeus affinis), listed headless shell-on or peeled and deveined.

Flower Shrimp
Penaeus semisulcatus
A banded shrimp species (Penaeus semisulcatus), listed headless shell-on only.

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