Who buys frozen shrimp in Atlanta
Buyer sectors in Atlanta relevant to frozen shrimp: engineering goods for Southeast distribution.
- Trade hub: Global Mall, Jimmy Carter Blvd Norcross (VERIFIED)
- Trade hub: Lawrenceville Highway Decatur Indian strip (VERIFIED)
- Trade hub: Atlanta State Farmers Market, Forest Park (ASSUMPTION)
- Trade hub: FTZ No. 26 Atlanta (ASSUMPTION)
Buyer-sector notes are our market assessment; wholesale market names are checked where marked in our data.
Frozen Shrimp for Atlanta 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 United States
| Requirement | Regulator | Document |
|---|---|---|
| Facility registration | FDA | Food Facility Registration (biennial, even years Oct-Dec) + US Agent |
| Advance notice of each shipment | FDA | Prior Notice via PNSI/ACE (<=5 days before; min 8h sea / 2h air) |
| Importer supplier verification | FDA (FSMA) | FSVP by the US importer |
| Process filing | FDA | FCE registration + SID process filing |
| HACCP & species | FDA / NOAA | Seafood HACCP (21 CFR 123); SIMP for listed species |
General guidance; confirm with your customs broker.
Frequently asked questions
Where are the wholesale markets for imported food and goods in Atlanta?
Global Mall, Jimmy Carter Blvd Norcross (VERIFIED); Lawrenceville Highway Decatur Indian strip (VERIFIED); Atlanta State Farmers Market, Forest Park (ASSUMPTION).
Can you deliver frozen shrimp door-to-door in Atlanta?
Yes on DAP terms through partner forwarders, provided the importer of record in United States handles customs clearance.
Which United States registration is needed?
Facility registration (FDA); Advance notice of each shipment (FDA).
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 Atlanta: request a quote
Quantity, grade and delivery terms are enough to start.