Raw HOSO Vannamei Shrimp
Head-on, shell-on vannamei is the whole shrimp, frozen as it comes from the pond after grading. It is the form buyers in Asia and the Middle East ask for most, for grilling, steaming and wet markets where the head is part of the dish.
Key specifications
- Species
- Litopenaeus vannamei
- Forms
- Raw, head-on, shell-on
- Processing
- Raw
- Sizes
- 16/2021/2526/3031/3536/4041/5051/6061/8081/100 pcs/kg
- Freezing
- IQF, semi-IQF or block
- Packing
- IQF, semi-IQF or 2 kg block; retail box or bulk master carton
- Glaze / net weight
- To your specification, including 100% net weight
- Treatment
- Chemical-free, non-phosphate or STPP, to your specification
- Origin
- Vietnam
- Shipping
- 40 ft reefer container, FOB, CFR or CIF
- Per 100 g
- Moisture: 75 g, Energy: 96 kcal / 404 kJ, Protein: 20.5 g, Carbohydrates: 0 g, Fat: 1.5 g, Cholesterol: 107 mg
Size chart
Counts are graded in pcs/kg. Grams per piece and the pcs/lb equivalent are shown for reference.
| Count (pcs/kg) | pcs/lb (approx.) | Weight per piece |
|---|---|---|
| 16/20 | 7–9 | 50.0–62.5 g |
| 21/25 | 10–11 | 40.0–47.6 g |
| 26/30 | 12–14 | 33.3–38.5 g |
| 31/35 | 14–16 | 28.6–32.3 g |
| 36/40 | 16–18 | 25.0–27.8 g |
| 41/50 | 19–23 | 20.0–24.4 g |
| 51/60 | 23–27 | 16.7–19.6 g |
| 61/80 | 28–36 | 12.5–16.4 g |
| 81/100 | 37–45 | 10.0–12.3 g |
OEM and private label
Any shrimp specification, made in our own plant
Send us your spec sheet. If your market buys it, we can pack it, under your brand.
Form and cut
HOSO, HLSO, EZ peel, PUD, PD, PDTO, butterfly, nobashi, rings, skewers and breaded shrimp.
Raw or cooked
Raw, blanched or fully cooked, plain or marinated to your recipe.
Treatment
Chemical-free, non-phosphate or STPP-treated, within the limits of your market.
Glaze and net weight
Any glaze level you specify, or 100% net weight, stated on the label.
Freezing
IQF, semi-IQF, block or tray-frozen, depending on the form.
Packing and brand
Your brand on printed bags, boxes, trays and master cartons, with your label text.
30
countries supplied
3
owned factories
12,000 t
annual capacity
2016
exporting since
Grading and packing
HOSO is counted in pieces per kilogram, from 16/20 to 81/100. We pack it IQF, semi-IQF or in 2 kg blocks, in retail boxes or bulk master cartons.
Head colour and black spot are the two things buyers check first on HOSO. Tell us your tolerance and we will grade to it.
Frequently asked questions
Is HOSO counted per kilogram or per pound?
Usually per kilogram (pcs/kg). We can grade per pound if your market prefers it.
Can HOSO be packed in retail boxes?
Yes. Retail boxes, semi-IQF trays and 2 kg blocks are all available; send your box size and label.
Other Vannamei forms
Buyer guides and news
- Supplying Frozen Shrimp to Japan: What Importers Check Before the First OrderWhat Japanese importers check before a first frozen shrimp order from Vietnam: specifications, residue testing, glazing, sizing and packing.
- Exporting Seafood from Vietnam to South Korea: Registration, Shrimp Quota and LabelsFacility registration, the shrimp tariff quota and Korean labelling rules for seafood shipped from Vietnam to South Korea, explained for importers.
Request specifications and a quotation
Send the product, form, size, packing, quantity and destination port. Our export team replies with a specification and price.
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