UK Shrimp Market Overview
Market Size in 2024: USD 2.37 Billion
Market Forecast in 2033: USD 3.60 Billion
Market Growth Rate (CAGR) 2025-2033: 4.26%
The UK shrimp market size reached USD 2.37 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 3.60 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.26% during 2025-2033.
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UK Shrimp Market Trends and Drivers:
The UK shrimp market is really taking off, thanks to a mix of health-focused consumer trends, a craving for convenient seafood, and a big push towards sustainable and ethical sourcing. One of the main drivers here is the rising demand for healthy, high-protein diets. Shrimp is a popular choice because it’s low in fat and calories while being packed with essential nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids. This trend fits perfectly with the growing interest in fitness and a collective move away from traditional, less healthy protein options.
Another key factor is the increasing demand for convenience and value-added products. With our fast-paced urban lives, there’s a booming market for ready-to-cook, pre-seasoned, and frozen shrimp products that make meal prep a breeze. This trend is especially noticeable in the rapid growth of the Business-to-Consumer (B2C) retail channel, which is expected to be the fastest-growing segment.
Looking ahead, the most important long-term trend shaping the market is the emphasis on sustainability and traceability. UK consumers are becoming more conscious about ethically and environmentally sourced food, leading to a strong preference for shrimp products that come with certifications from organizations like the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) and the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC). This demand is pushing suppliers to invest in advanced technologies like Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS), which allow for sustainable, local, and year-round shrimp production with a smaller environmental footprint.
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UK Shrimp Market News:
- July 2025: India-UK Trade Deal Takes Effect. The signing of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between India and the UK is a major market development. This agreement is set to remove import tariffs on key Indian seafood exports, particularly Lito Penaeus anaemia (shrimp), thereby significantly boosting India’s price competitiveness against rivals like Vietnam and giving UK consumers access to lower-priced, high-quality imported shrimp.
- May 2025: Record Import Volumes: EU-UK total shrimp imports hit a 10-year record high in May 2025. This surge, primarily driven by warm water shrimp from major suppliers like Ecuador and India, indicates robust and sustained consumer demand heading into the summer and holiday consumption periods, despite global trade uncertainties.
- 2025: Domestic RAS Investment: A new, high-profile aquaculture facility in Neath, Wales, began operations, producing sustainable, sushi-grade prawns using eco-friendly Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) technology. This local investment is a direct response to the market’s demand for fully traceable, low-carbon-footprint shrimp, diversifying the UK’s supply away from traditional import routes.
- June 2025: Trade Resilience Confirmed: A report from the UK’s seafood authority, Sea fish, confirmed that the seafood sector outperformed the general UK goods trade in 2024, with imports showing growth. This demonstrates the resilience of the UK shrimp and seafood market despite geopolitical and trade-related logistical challenges.
UK Shrimp Market Segmentation:
Environment Insights:
- Farmed Shrimp
- Wild Shrimp
Species Insights:
- Penaeus Vannamei
- Penaeus Monodon
- Macrobrachium Rosenbergii
- Others
Shrimp Size Insights:
- <21
- 21-25
- 26-30
- 31-40
- 41-50
- 51-60
- 61-70
- >70
Distribution Channel Insights:
- Hypermarkets and Supermarkets
- Convenience Stores
- Hotels and Restaurants
- Online Sales
- Others
Regional Insights:
- London
- South East
- North West
- East of England
- South West
- Scotland
- West Midlands
- Yorkshire and The Humber
- East Midlands
- Others
Competitive Landscape:
The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players.
Key highlights of the Report:
- Market Performance (2019-2024)
- Market Outlook (2025-2033)
- COVID-19 Impact on the Market
- Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
- Strategic Recommendations
- Historical, Current and Future Market Trends
- Market Drivers and Success Factors
- SWOT Analysis
- Structure of the Market
- Value Chain Analysis
- Comprehensive Mapping of the Competitive Landscape
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