Shrimp Prices in the United States from 2020 to 2025

2020 Import Price : The average import price for shrimp into the U.S. in 2020 was $12.27 per kilogram, the highest in a five-year span from 2016-2020. This spike likely reflects supply chain disruptions and heightened demand during the early COVID-19 pandemic. Export Price : U.S. shrimp exports averaged $16.26 per kilogram, with total export value at $135 million for 8,952 tons, down from 10,329 tons in 2019 due to reduced global trade activity. Context : Gulf of Mexico landings were 30% below the 2002-2018 average at 69.2 million pounds (heads-off), with ex-vessel prices for larger shrimp (U15 count) at $9.50 per pound and smaller sizes (41-50 count) under $2.00 per pound, reflecting a split market driven by import competition. 2021 Import Price : Prices dropped to $9.94 per kilogram, a significant decline from 2020, likely due to stabilizing supply chains and increased global production post-pandemic disruptions. Export Price : Exports surged to a value of $186 million, a 69% increas...