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Frozen shrimp sourcing, Vietnam

Vietnam shrimp suppliers, matched to your spec

Send your species, size grade and certificate list once. We pass it to up to 3 Vietnam processors that actually run it, and they quote you direct. Reply within 24 business hours.

Get matched with a shrimp supplierHow it works
Raw frozen shrimp graded by size, the basis of a Vietnam shrimp supplier quote
Count per pound sets the grade and most of the price. Name yours and the quotes you get back are comparable.
Free for buyersProcessors quote you directly.
Up to 3 processorsYour spec is not blasted to a list.
Certificate led matchingBAP, ASC, BRC, IFS, EU number, FDA.
Reply within 24 business hoursWith matched plants or a clear no.

Why buyers send shrimp requests here

It comes down to the match: processors that fit your spec, from the first quote.

Matched by specialisation

Your spec goes to up to 3 processors that run your species and size grade regularly, picked for your pack format and certificates. Not a general directory.

Professional suppliers

Processors in the network quote to your spec, communicate clearly and keep you updated while your order is made.

You deal with the processor

Quotes, terms and delivery are agreed between you and the processor. Free for buyers.

What Vietnam shrimp sourcing actually covers

Two farmed species carry almost all of the export volume, across dozens of cuts and size grades. Which one fits depends on your market and your price point, not on which is better shrimp.

Whiteleg shrimp

Litopenaeus vannamei

Sizes
U/15 down to 100/200
Forms
HOSO, HLSO, PD, PUD, CPDTO
Pack
IQF, semi-IQF, block
Used for
Retail bags, foodservice, breaded value-add

Black tiger shrimp

Penaeus monodon

Sizes
U/6 down to 31/40
Forms
HOSO, HLSO, EZ-peel, PDTO
Pack
IQF, block
Used for
Premium retail, Japan foodservice, hotels

Vietnam is one of the largest shrimp exporters in the world, and the Mekong Delta provinces hold most of the processing capacity. That scale is why a buyer can find a plant for a narrow certificate set here. It is also why a general enquiry gets a general answer. A spec gets a price.

How the matching works

Three steps, and you are talking to the plant by the end of the second one.

  1. You send the spec

    Species, size grade, processing form, pack format, volume, certificates, destination port and target landed cost. Upload a spec sheet if you have one.

  2. We read it and match

    We check it against processors that run that grade and hold those certificates, then pass it to up to 3 of them. If nothing fits we say so instead of sending you a weak list.

  3. They quote you directly

    Each plant comes back with price, capacity, lead time and certificate copies. You run the samples, the audit and the contract with the plant you pick.

Send your specNo retainer, no commission on your order.

Is your spec ready to quote?

A plant cannot price a request that leaves the grade open. Tick what you already know. Four or more ticks and the quotes you get back will be comparable on paper.

Tick what you knowWe can still work from a partial spec. The gaps just come back as questions.

What moves the price

  • Size gradeCount per pound is the single biggest driver. A 16/20 and a 41/50 are different markets, not a small step in price.
  • Processing formEach step after HLSO adds labour. PD, PDTO, EZ-peel and cooked all carry their own yield loss.
  • Glaze and net weightGlaze percentage decides how much shrimp is actually in the carton. Compare quotes on net weight, never on gross.
  • Certification setBAP plus ASC plus BRC narrows the plant list, and a narrow list prices higher than HACCP alone.
  • Raw material seasonMekong Delta harvest cycles move raw prices through the year, so a quote has a validity window.
  • Volume and cadenceA repeat monthly container prices better than a one off trial load.

Certificates we match on

List the certificates your own buyer or retailer demands. We only pass your spec to plants that hold them, which is usually the difference between three useful quotes and ten useless ones.

  • HACCPFood safety system. Mandatory for any export plant.
  • BAPBest Aquaculture Practices, farm through processing.
  • ASCAquaculture Stewardship Council, farm level.
  • GlobalG.A.P.Good agricultural practice at the farm.
  • BRC or IFSRetail grade audit standards for EU buyers.
  • EU establishment no.Required for EU bound consignments.
  • FDA registrationRequired for US bound consignments.
  • HalalPlant dependent, on request.

Certificates belong to the plant, not to us. Every match comes with the plant's own certificate numbers so you can verify them at the issuing body before you sample.

Destination market decides the paperwork

Where the container lands changes which approvals the plant needs. Tell us the market and we filter on it.

United States

FDA registration and Prior Notice filing. Vannamei retail grades and breaded value-add move the most volume.

European Union

EU establishment number, CHED-P entry and BRC or IFS at retail level. ASC is often required by the retailer.

Japan

Tight cosmetic and count tolerance. Black Tiger and larger Vannamei grades, with residue testing documented per lot.

South Korea

Growing demand for peeled and cooked formats, with its own labelling and residue rules.

Australia

Cooked product faces a different import pathway than raw. Confirm the pathway before you price.

Middle East

Halal certification at plant level, often paired with HOSO block packs.

Send your spec

The short form is enough to start. If you already have a spec sheet, the full form takes the grade, pack format and certificate list in one go.

Prefer email? Write to sales at shrimpvn.com with the same details.

PDF, Excel, Word or an image. Cannot upload from your phone? Email the files to sales at shrimpvn.com after you send this form.
Reply within 24 business hours.

Become a partner processor

We are looking for Vietnam shrimp processors to take matched requests. You see an anonymous preview first, with species, grade, volume, market and the certificates the buyer asked for, and you decide whether to take it.

No commission on the order. Write to partner at shrimpvn.com or register your plant.

Register your plant

Questions buyers ask first

Is this service free for buyers?

Yes. Sending a spec costs nothing and there is no retainer. Price, Incoterms and payment terms are agreed between you and the processor.

Do you own a processing plant?

No. We are a matching service for Vietnam shrimp processors. The plants that quote you run the freezing lines and hold the certificates, and you place the order with them.

How many quotes will I get?

Up to 3. If only one or two plants can hold your size grade, pack format and certification set, we send your spec to fewer rather than fill the list.

What is the minimum order quantity?

Most Vietnam plants quote in container loads. A 40ft reefer holds roughly 25 to 27 metric tons of frozen shrimp depending on pack format and glaze. Some plants accept LCL for a trial, at a materially higher price per kilo. For pricing that reflects a real production run, plan on at least one full 40ft container.

How long does a first shipment take?

Expect 3 to 5 business days from spec to shortlist, 2 to 3 weeks for an air freighted sample, then 30 to 45 days from contract to ready for shipment. Ocean transit adds 18 to 25 days to the US West Coast and 28 to 35 days to North Europe. First orders usually land 75 to 100 days after the brief.

Which certifications can I ask for?

HACCP is mandatory for every export plant. On top of that you can require BAP, ASC, GlobalG.A.P., BRC or IFS, an EU establishment number, FDA registration, or Halal. Put the ones your own buyer demands in the spec and we only match plants that hold them.

Who sees my spec and my contact details?

Processors first see a short preview with species, size grade, processing form, pack format, volume and destination market. It does not carry your name, company or files. Your contact details go only to the plants we match, up to 3.

What payment terms are normal for a first order?

A 30 percent T/T deposit against a 70 percent balance on a copy of the bill of lading is the most common structure for a first order. Terms usually move to L/C at sight and then to L/C 30, 60 or 90 days as the relationship matures. Full prepayment is not worth the unit price saving.

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