Who buys frozen shrimp in Muscat
Buyer sectors in Muscat relevant to frozen shrimp: Indian diaspora grocery & restaurants (Indians largest expat group); HORECA; LuLu/Nesto-type hypermarket chains HQ.
- Trade hub: SILAL central fruit & vegetable wholesale market, Khazaen Economic City (replaced Al Mawaleh in Jun 2024)
- Trade hub: Muttrah Souq & Ruwi (Indian trade district)
- Trade hub: Rusayl Industrial Estate
- Trade hub: Wadi Kabir / Ghala industrial areas
- Trade hub: Al Mazunah & KOM free zones
Buyer-sector notes are our market assessment; wholesale market names are checked where marked in our data.
Frozen Shrimp for Muscat 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.
Frequently asked questions
Where are the wholesale markets for imported food and goods in Muscat?
SILAL central fruit & vegetable wholesale market, Khazaen Economic City (replaced Al Mawaleh in Jun 2024); Muttrah Souq & Ruwi (Indian trade district); Rusayl Industrial Estate.
Can you deliver frozen shrimp door-to-door in Muscat?
Yes on DAP terms through partner forwarders, provided the importer of record in Oman handles customs clearance.
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 Muscat: request a quote
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