Shrimp Wholesale Prices — Florida Market Data

Shrimp is one of the most actively traded shellfish species in the Florida wholesale seafood market, with a 52-week price range of $1.87–$24.63/lb based on 15,903 transactions tracked across 18 suppliers over a 7-year period.

Current Market Snapshot

Seasonal Price Patterns

Monthly average wholesale prices based on 15,903 transactions over 7 years of Florida market data.

Month	Avg Price/lb	Transactions
Jan	$8.35	1,085
Feb	$7.52	1,207
Mar	$7.72	1,595
Apr	$7.65	1,425
May	$7.79	1,564
Jun	$7.37	1,631
Jul	$7.92	1,609
Aug	$7.71	1,343
Sep	$7.96	1,211
Oct	$7.76	1,266
Nov	$8.44	984
Dec	$8.11	983

Peak pricing typically occurs in Jun. Lowest prices are usually in Jan.

Buying Guide

Common Forms

• Shell-on headless
• Peeled & deveined (P&D)
• EZ-peel
• Tail-on
• Whole head-on

Grades

• U/10
• U/15
• 16/20
• 21/25
• 26/30
• 31/35
• 36/40
• 41/50
• 51/60

Common Abbreviations

SH, SHRMP, P&D, EZP, HLSO (headless shell-on), IQF, BLK, 16/20 (count)

Buying Tips

Always verify the count — shrimp pricing is entirely count-driven. A '16/20' that actually runs 22-25 is a common source of disputes. Verify whether pricing is for IQF (individually quick frozen, premium) or block frozen (lower cost). Wild Gulf shrimp commands 30-50% premium over imported farm-raised. Check for sodium tripolyphosphate (STP) treatment — treated shrimp absorbs water and appears larger but loses weight when cooked.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average wholesale price of Shrimp per pound?

Based on 15,903 wholesale transactions tracked in the Florida market, Shrimp currently trades at $7.55/lb with a 52-week range of $1.87–$24.63/lb.

When is Shrimp in season in Florida?

Shrimp season: Wild: June–November (Gulf); Farm-raised: Year-round. Peak trading volume occurs in Jun. CatchFlow tracks seasonal patterns across 7 years of data to help buyers time purchases.

What grades of Shrimp are available wholesale?

Shrimp is commonly graded as: U/10, U/15, 16/20, 21/25, 26/30, 31/35, 36/40, 41/50, 51/60. Grade significantly affects pricing — always verify the grade before comparing quotes across suppliers. CatchFlow normalizes grades across 18 suppliers for direct comparison.

How many suppliers carry Shrimp in Florida?

CatchFlow tracks 18 active suppliers of Shrimp in the Florida wholesale market, with Pacific Coral Seafood as the highest-volume source. Compare real-time pricing across all suppliers with a free CatchFlow trial.

What should I look for when buying wholesale Shrimp?

Always verify the count — shrimp pricing is entirely count-driven. A '16/20' that actually runs 22-25 is a common source of disputes. Verify whether pricing is for IQF (individually quick frozen, premium) or block frozen (lower cost). Wild Gulf shrimp commands 30-50% premium over imported farm-raised. Check for sodium tripolyphosphate (STP) treatment — treated shrimp absorbs water and appears larger but loses weight when cooked.

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