EU External Trade - Other shrimps and prawns, Shrimps of the genus Penaeus

Extra-EU sourcing of Other shrimps and prawns, Shrimps of the genus Penaeus is highly concentrated. 🇪🇨 Ecuador captures 45.3% of imports (€4.3B), followed by 🇮🇳 India (16.5%). With an HHI of 2538, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Other shrimps and prawns, Shrimps of the genus Penaeus to 5 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom remains the largest client (19.2%, €42.6M), followed by 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇲🇦 Morocco, 🇳🇴 Norway.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Other shrimps and prawns, Shrimps of the genus Penaeus are 🇫🇷 France, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇳🇱 Netherlands. 🇫🇷 France accounts for 22.4% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were surging (23.9%) and exports rising (8.5%) compared to the previous year.