Who buys frozen shrimp in Toulouse
Buyer sectors in Toulouse relevant to frozen shrimp: HORECA.
- Trade hub: MIN de Toulouse (Grand Marché)
- Trade hub: Eurocentre logistics zone (Castelnau-d'Estrétefonds)
- Trade hub: Aerospace Valley cluster
Buyer-sector notes are our market assessment; wholesale market names are checked where marked in our data.
Frozen Shrimp for Toulouse 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 France
| Requirement | Regulator | Document |
|---|---|---|
| Border control & pre-notification | Member-state BCPs / DG SANTE | CHED in TRACES NT; entry via BCP |
| Health certificate & listed establishment | DG SANTE / EIC-EIA (India CA) | EU model health certificate (TRACES NT); establishment on EU approved list |
General guidance; confirm with your customs broker.
Frequently asked questions
Where are the wholesale markets for imported food and goods in Toulouse?
MIN de Toulouse (Grand Marché); Eurocentre logistics zone (Castelnau-d'Estrétefonds); Aerospace Valley cluster.
Can you deliver frozen shrimp door-to-door in Toulouse?
Yes on DAP terms through partner forwarders, provided the importer of record in France handles customs clearance.
Which France registration is needed?
Border control & pre-notification (Member-state BCPs / DG SANTE); Health certificate & listed establishment (DG SANTE / EIC-EIA (India CA)).
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 Toulouse: request a quote
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