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Import Thai Frozen Seafood 2026: Shrimp, Tuna & Squid Sourcing Guide

Thailand is the world's #3 seafood exporter, with USD 5.8B in seafood exports in 2025 — led by shrimp, canned tuna, squid, and value-added ready-to-eat seafood. Post-Thai Union's BAP/ASC push and the 2024 US Seafood Import Monitoring Program (SIMP) tightening, Thai processors are now the #1 second source for USA/EU/JP buyers diversifying away from China and Ecuador.

Why Thailand for Frozen Seafood

Certifications: 340+ HACCP-certified plants, 85+ BAP 4-star, 60+ ASC-certified shrimp farms.
Cost: FOB Bangkok vanamei shrimp 21/25 count runs USD 6.20–6.80/kg (vs Ecuador USD 6.80–7.40, India USD 5.80–6.40 but weaker traceability).
Value-add: Thailand leads Asia in cooked/breaded/marinated shrimp and retort-pouch tuna — margins 2–3× raw frozen.
Logistics: Laem Chabang reefer capacity 180K TEU/yr; direct reefer service to LA, Rotterdam, Yokohama in 18–28 days.

FOB Bangkok Reference Pricing (Q1 2026)

Product	Spec	FOB USD/kg	MOQ
Vanamei shrimp HLSO	21/25, IQF	6.20–6.80	1×40'RH (~24 MT)
Vanamei shrimp PD	26/30, IQF	7.40–8.20	1×40'RH
Cooked breaded shrimp	31/40	9.50–10.80	1×40'RH
Yellowfin tuna loin	CO-treated	8.80–10.20	1×20'RH
Canned tuna chunks in oil	185g×48	1.35–1.55/can	1×20'DC
Squid rings IQF	3–5 cm	5.20–5.80	1×40'RH

Compliance Checklist

USA: FDA registration, SIMP entry filing (shrimp + tuna), C-TPAT preferred, DOL Trafficking-Free supply-chain attestation.
EU: EU-approved plant number (TH XXX EC), catch certificate (IUU), heavy-metal & antibiotic residue reports.
Japan: JAS + positive-list residue compliance; nitrofuran / chloramphenicol nil detection.

MOQ & Lead Time

Sample lot: 500 kg (air freight, 5–7 days).
First production order: 1×40'RH (24 MT), lead time 35–45 days after PO + LC.
Repeat orders: 25–30 days.

FAQ

Q: Is Thai shrimp still under US anti-dumping duty? A: No — the US DOC revoked the Thai shrimp AD order in 2016. Thailand ships duty-free (MFN 0%) to the US and enjoys GSP+ on many value-added SKUs to EU.

Q: How do I verify a Thai seafood plant is legitimate? A: Cross-check the plant's EU number on the EU TRACES list and its BAP status on bapcertification.org. TUSKO runs an on-site verification (7-step audit) before your first PO.

Q: What's the minimum viable order for private-label canned tuna? A: 1×20'DC container = ~20,000 cans (185g). Custom label plate charge USD 350–500 one-time.

Q: Forced-labor risk? A: Post-2015 EU yellow-card reform, Thai seafood has DOL/ILO Good Labor Practice audits. Insist on BAP 4-star + Sedex SMETA 4-pillar for USA retail buyers.

Next Step

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