Shrimp & Crustaceans
Export-grade shrimp and crustaceans from certified farms and sustainable fisheries.
Hanuman Seafood is a leading frozen shrimp supplier exporting Vannamei (Whiteleg) Shrimp, Black Tiger Shrimp, frozen mantis shrimp, and the premium Kanta Lobster line of tropical rock and spiny lobster โ sourced from certified aquaculture farms and sustainable fisheries across Thailand and Indonesia. All shrimp portfolio presentations are available โ HLSO, PD, PUD, PDTO, cooked, raw, and IQF. We also export Giant Freshwater Prawn, Blue Swimming Crab, Crab, and Lobster (including the Kanta Lobster brand) in multiple product forms to meet the specifications of retail, foodservice, and industrial buyers worldwide.
Shrimp & Crustaceans โ Available Species
Vannamei Shrimp (Whiteleg Shrimp)
Penaeus vannamei
Giant Freshwater Prawn
Macrobrachium rosenbergii
Kanta Lobster โ Frozen Lobster Exporter
Panulirus spp.
Blue Swimming Crab
Portunus pelagicus
Frozen Mantis Shrimp
Oratosquilla oratoria / Harpiosquilla raphidea
Frozen Shrimp Supplier Thailand โ Certified Vannamei, Black Tiger, Mantis Shrimp & Lobster
Hanuman Seafood is a certified frozen shrimp supplier and exporter based in Thailand, shipping to 40+ countries across Asia, the Middle East, Europe and the Americas. As a direct-factory frozen shrimp supplier, we offer the full crustacean range: farmed Vannamei from $4.50/kg FOB and Black Tiger shrimp, wild-caught frozen mantis shrimp, blue swimming crab, soft shell crab, and the premium Kanta Lobster line. All products are HACCP, BAP and BRC certified with full traceability from fishery to container. With 15+ years of frozen shrimp export experience, Hanuman Seafood is one of Southeast Asia's most trusted frozen shrimp suppliers for importers, retail chains, and foodservice distributors worldwide.
Frozen Shrimp (Vannamei & Black Tiger)
Farmed vannamei from $4.50/kg FOB Bangkok โ sizes from U15 down to 91/100 โ available raw headless, peeled deveined, cooked, skewered and breaded. Black tiger shrimp available in head-on, head-off, and butterfly cuts for premium retail and foodservice buyers.
Frozen Mantis Shrimp
Hanuman Seafood is a major frozen mantis shrimp supplier to China, Japan, Korea and Vietnam. Buy frozen mantis shrimp wholesale โ available whole frozen and as tail meat, IQF-processed within hours of landing at our Indonesian and Thai plants. Sizes 20/40, 40/60, 60/80 per kg. MOQ 1 ร 20ft reefer. We are a leading frozen mantis shrimp exporter Thailand with HACCP and FDA certified facilities.
Kanta Lobster โ Rock & Spiny
Our Kanta Lobster line features tropical rock lobster (Panulirus versicolor), ornate spiny lobster (Panulirus ornatus) and green spiny lobster (Panulirus homarus) โ sourced from Indonesian waters. Live, whole frozen, and tails. Sizes 200gโ700g+. Strong demand from Chinese, Hong Kong, Japanese, and Middle Eastern (GCC) premium retailers and Michelin-star HORECA.
Blue Swimming Crab
Wild-caught blue swimming crab (Portunus pelagicus) from Indonesia. Whole frozen, pasteurized crab meat (lump, jumbo lump, claw, backfin, special) and canned. Major supplier to US foodservice (cooked crab meat cups) and EU retail.
Vannamei vs Black Tiger โ Choosing the Right Species
The two species cover different buying needs: Vannamei (whiteleg) is the higher-volume, milder, softer and lower-priced workhorse for retail, breaded/value-added and high-throughput foodservice, while Black Tiger is the firmer, sweeter, larger and premium choice for grill, HORECA and whole-shrimp presentation. See the full side-by-side comparison table below and our in-depth vannamei vs black tiger shrimp guide for a buyer-channel breakdown.
Private Label & OEM Shrimp โ Your Brand, Our BRC-Certified Plant
Hanuman Seafood packs Vannamei and Black Tiger shrimp under your brand โ raw or cooked, HLSO/PD/PUD/PDTO, IQF or block. Retail-ready formats include 1lb / 2lb / 454g / 500g / 1kg pouches and trays, foodservice bags and bulk cartons, with custom artwork, EAN-13 barcoding and multilingual labels (English, Arabic, Chinese, Spanish). Produced in BAP/ASC-source, BRC/HACCP/FDA/EU-certified facilities. Free samples and a quote in 24 hours.
Vannamei vs Black Tiger Shrimp โ Which Should You Buy?
Both are core Hanuman Seafood export lines: Vannamei (Penaeus vannamei, whiteleg) and Black Tiger (Penaeus monodon). Vannamei is the global volume workhorse โ higher farm yields, a broader size range, a lower and more stable FOB price, and milder, softer flesh that suits high-throughput retail packs, breaded and value-added products, foodservice, and cocktail/PD applications. Black Tiger is the premium choice โ larger maximum sizes, firmer and snappier meat, a sweeter, more pronounced flavor, a dramatic dark-striped raw shell and a deep red-orange cooked color that work for grill, HORECA and whole-presentation menus, at a higher price point and tighter supply.
Use the comparison below to match species to your channel. As a rule of thumb, choose Vannamei when price, volume and consistency drive the line, and Black Tiger when plate appearance, size and a premium positioning justify the higher cost.
| Attribute | Vannamei (Whiteleg) | Black Tiger |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific name | Penaeus vannamei | Penaeus monodon |
| Size grades available (Hanuman Seafood) | U10, U12, U15, 16/20, 21/25, 26/30, 31/40, 41/50, 51/60, 61/70, 71/90, 91/100 | U8, U10, U12, U15, 16/20, 21/25, 26/30 |
| Raw shell color | Pale grey / translucent | Grey-blue with black stripes |
| Cooked color | Pink / coral | Deep red-orange |
| Flavor | Mild, delicate | Sweet, pronounced |
| Texture | Tender, slightly soft | Firm, snappy, meaty |
| Farm yield / availability | High volume, year-round, stable | Lower volume, more seasonal |
| Relative price | Lower / value | Higher / premium |
| Best for | Retail packs, breaded & value-added, PD/cocktail, high-volume foodservice | Grill & HORECA, whole/HOSO presentation, premium retail |
| Forms (Hanuman Seafood) | HOSO / HLSO / PD / PUD / PDTO / cooked / IQF | HOSO / HLSO / PD / IQF |
| Certifications (Hanuman Seafood) | HACCP, BRC, FDA, EU, Halal, ASC, BAP | HACCP, BRC, FDA, EU, Halal |
Sourcing Both Species from One Supplier
Hanuman Seafood supplies both Vannamei and Black Tiger from BAP-certified farms, and a single container can carry mixed grades subject to MOQ. We ship FOB ex Bangkok / Laem Chabang with COA, health certificate, certificate of origin and packing list in the documentation pack. Request the full size and availability matrix for a blended quote across both species.
Frequently Asked Questions
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