Export Shrimp & other crustaceans from Pakistan to Netherlands
Netherlands imported US$651M of shrimp & other crustaceans (HS 0306) in 2025. India supplied US$81.1M of that in 2025, while Pakistan supplied US$2.4M, a gap of US$78.7M. Pakistan's share of the market is 0.4%.
That gap matters: buyers in Netherlands already source this product from South Asia and accept the shipping times, payment terms and documents involved. Pakistan's total sales to Netherlands grew 42% between 2020 and 2025, which suggests buyers there are increasingly open to Pakistani suppliers.
On our opportunity score, Netherlands rates 71 out of 100 (top opportunity) and ranks 10th of 59 markets for this product. Next step: shortlist importers who buy from India today, prepare a price list on the right Incoterm, and list shrimp & other crustaceans with Netherlands as a target market so buyers can find you.
- Opportunity score
- 71/100 (Top opportunity)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$2.4M
- From India (2025)
- US$81.14M
- Market size
- US$651.24M
- Check before you export
- Pakistan's duty preferences in the EU under the GSP+ scheme depend on meeting rules of origin. Check each product.
- Check before you export
- EU buyers increasingly ask for supply-chain due diligence, social compliance and product-safety documentation.
How much shrimp & other crustaceans does Netherlands import?
Netherlands imported US$651M of shrimp & other crustaceans (HS 0306) in 2025, according to UN Comtrade.
Does Pakistan export shrimp & other crustaceans to Netherlands?
Yes. Pakistan exported US$2.4M of shrimp & other crustaceans to Netherlands in 2025, 0.4% of the market.
How does Pakistan compare with India in Netherlands for shrimp & other crustaceans?
India leads: US$81.1M against Pakistan's US$2.4M in 2025, a gap of US$78.7M.
How can I start exporting shrimp & other crustaceans to Netherlands?
Confirm your HS code, check Netherlands's duties and standards, and list your business on BusinessListing.pk with Netherlands as a target market. Our guide "How to Choose an Export Market" and the Netherlands Global Trade profile explain the next steps.