Who buys frozen shrimp in Vancouver
Buyer sectors in Vancouver relevant to frozen shrimp: Indian (Punjabi) diaspora grocers & restaurants.
- Trade hub: Main Street Punjabi Market (VERIFIED)
- Trade hub: Little India in Newton, Surrey (VERIFIED)
- Trade hub: Vancouver Produce / Malkin Ave wholesale district (ASSUMPTION)
Buyer-sector notes are our market assessment; wholesale market names are checked where marked in our data.
Frozen Shrimp for Vancouver buyers: typical specification
| Parameter | Typical export value |
|---|---|
| Count (pcs/lb or pcs/kg) | HLSO 16/20 to 71/90 pcs/lb; PD/PDTO 21/25 to 100/200 (typical) |
| Glaze | 10-20% declared, net weight after deglazing (typical) |
| Storage | -18 °C or colder |
| Antibiotics | Not detected per destination method (EU/US residue monitoring) |
| Additives | STPP/non-phosphate soaking declared per buyer specification (typical) |
Agreed per contract and confirmed by lab report or pre-shipment inspection.
Clearing frozen shrimp into Canada
| Requirement | Regulator | Document |
|---|---|---|
| Importer licence & controls | CFIA (SFCR) | SFC licence (My CFIA); Preventive Control Plan; traceability; AIRS requirements |
| Labelling | CFIA / Health Canada | Bilingual labels; allergens; nutrition facts |
General guidance; confirm with your customs broker.
Frequently asked questions
Where are the wholesale markets for imported food and goods in Vancouver?
Main Street Punjabi Market (VERIFIED); Little India in Newton, Surrey (VERIFIED); Vancouver Produce / Malkin Ave wholesale district (ASSUMPTION).
Can you deliver frozen shrimp door-to-door in Vancouver?
Yes on DAP terms through partner forwarders, provided the importer of record in Canada handles customs clearance.
Which Canada registration is needed?
Importer licence & controls (CFIA (SFCR)); Labelling (CFIA / Health Canada).
What shrimp forms do you supply?
HOSO, HLSO, PD, PDTO, PUD, cooked and value-added formats in block or IQF packing.
Are your processing plants EU-approved?
We source from MPEDA-registered, EIC-approved plants; EU orders are placed only with establishments on the EU approved list.
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Frozen Shrimp for Vancouver: request a quote
Quantity, grade and delivery terms are enough to start.