Seafood manufacturers and suppliers

Verified US ocean import records

1,254 seafood manufacturers and suppliers on US ocean import records, across 75 countries, with 5,805 shipments between them. Find a seafood supplier by what it actually shipped.

Latest shipment: Aug 19, 2026Updated Aug 30, 2026Source: US ocean import recordsMethodologylatest shipment shown

This page shows where the 1,254 seafood manufacturers and suppliers on the records are, what sub-industries they split into, and which shipped most in the analysed window — evidence of activity, not a ranking of quality. Use it to shortlist, then verify with the supplier.

Key facts

As of the Aug 30, 2026 data update. Definitions on the methodology page.

1,254Suppliers in this industryShippers classified as seafood from their customs descriptions.
5,805US ocean import shipmentsBills of lading from those suppliers in the analysed window.
75CountriesSupplier countries as filed.
567Sub-industriesFree-text classes from the descriptions; the chart shows the head of the list.

What the data shows

  • 1,254 seafood manufacturers and exporters appear on the records, with 5,805 US ocean import shipments between them.
  • China and Vietnam account for the two largest groups: 216 (17%) and 150 (12%) of 1,254 suppliers across 75 countries.
  • The largest sub-industry by supplier count is frozen vannamei shrimp (144 suppliers, 11%); 567 sub-industries are classified in total.
  • The most active supplier in the analysed window, Industrial Pesquera Santa Priscila, shipped 89 times to 1 US buyer.
  • The latest shipment in this industry’s dataset arrived on Aug 19, 2026.

Suppliers by country

What the data shows: China and Vietnam account for the two largest groups: 216 (17%) and 150 (12%) of 1,254 suppliers across 75 countries. Recency and buyer overlap should be weighed alongside the count.

  • China216
  • Vietnam150
  • India122
  • Indonesia95
  • Chile76
  • Ecuador75
  • Thailand42
  • South Korea33
  • Spain33
  • Peru30
  • Taiwan28
  • Canada26

Supplier counts, not shipments; top 12 of 75 countries.

Suppliers by product and sub-industry

What the data shows: frozen vannamei shrimp and frozen shrimp account for the two largest groups: 144 (11%) and 72 (6%) of 1,254 suppliers across 567 sub-industries.

  • frozen vannamei shrimp144
  • frozen shrimp72
  • frozen tilapia fillets46
  • frozen fish fillets22
  • canned tuna19
  • frozen fish16
  • frozen shrimp and prawns14
  • frozen squid14
  • frozen whole fish14
  • canned sardines13
  • frozen Atlantic salmon fillets13
  • frozen octopus13

As classified from each supplier's customs descriptions; top 12 of 567.

Most active seafood suppliers by US ocean shipments

The overseas factories and exporters with the most shipments in the analysed window. Activity, not a ranking of quality.

US distributors and importers in this industry

US-based distributors, component suppliers and manufacturers’ sales arms that import seafood — a domestic counterparty, with no import of your own. Full directory: US Distributors & Suppliers.

Top 20 US-based companies by shipments
CompanyShipmentsSuppliers
Az Gems IncDistributor · frozen shrimp import20621
Lawrence Wholesale LlcDistributor · frozen shrimp and meat wholesale15249
The Fishin CompanyDistributor · frozen tilapia, shrimp, mussels13027
Aqua Star Usa CorpDistributor · frozen shrimp and salmon supplier, retail private label8425
Pacific Coral Seafood Co IncDistributor · frozen shrimp and fish importer8423
Eastern Fish CompanyDistributor · frozen shrimp and value-added seafood7627
Censea IncDistributor · frozen shrimp and seafood7137
Oceanic ReachDistributor · frozen cooked crawfish/lobster694
Tai Foong Usa IncDistributor · frozen seafood and Asian appetizers639
Limson IncDistributor · frozen shrimp and frozen vegetables5725
Mseafood CorpDistributor · frozen shrimp from Minh Phu group555
Pangamia IncDistributor · frozen swai, tilapia, shrimp533
Choice Canning Co IncManufacturer's US sales arm · frozen breaded/cooked shrimp processing506
C P Food Products IncDistributor · frozen shrimp and fish fillets4918
Pacific Coral Seafood CDistributor · frozen vannamei shrimp473
Fishin Company TheDistributor · frozen tilapia and shrimp importer468
Beaver Street Fisheries IncDistributor · frozen fish, shrimp, tilapia4017
Ultco LlcDistributor · frozen and smoked salmon, cod383
Eastern Fish Company LlcDistributor · frozen shrimp and salmon importer3713
Ocean Bistro CorpDistributor · frozen shrimp and fish358

How to evaluate a seafood supplier

What to compare in the evidence before you shortlist.

  • Product descriptions and HS codes against what you need to buy — they describe what moved, not the company’s full range.
  • Recency: the latest shipment date, and whether shipments recur or were a one-off.
  • Buyer relationships: how many US buyers, and whether any repeat.
  • Origin and loading ports, for lead time and routing.
  • Shipment consistency across the analysed window.
What customs data cannot confirmCustoms activity does not verify product quality, certifications, production capacity, minimum order quantities, pricing, lead times, or willingness to take on a new buyer.

Methodology and limitations

Counts are suppliers named as shipper on US ocean import records, after forwarders and consolidators are removed; shipments are bills of lading in the analysed window; the industry is classified from each supplier’s own descriptions. Air, road and rail freight are not included. Full definitions, update cadence and limitations: methodology.

Frequently asked questions

How many seafood manufacturers are in Mati’s dataset?

1,254 seafood manufacturers and exporters, across 75 countries, with 5,805 US ocean import shipments between them, as of the Aug 30, 2026 data update.

Which countries have the most visible seafood suppliers?

By supplier count: China (216), Vietnam (150), India (122). The full split is in the ‘Suppliers by country’ table above.

What products do these suppliers ship?

The largest sub-industries by supplier count are frozen vannamei shrimp, frozen shrimp, frozen tilapia fillets. Each profile lists the verbatim product descriptions from its filings.

How does Mati verify that a supplier is active?

A supplier is listed because its name appears as the shipper on at least one US ocean import record. ‘Active’ means the latest shipment date shown on its profile; the analysed window and the data update date are stated on every page. Activity is evidence that goods moved — it is not a certification, a quality check, or a statement of capacity.

Does shipment activity prove product quality?

No. Shipment counts, buyers and recency show trade activity only. They do not verify product quality, certifications, production capacity, minimum order quantities, pricing, lead times, or whether a company will take on a new buyer. Use the evidence to shortlist, then verify directly.

Can I find US distributors instead of importing?

Yes — 20 US-based distributors, component suppliers and sales arms import in this industry; the most active are listed on this page, and the full directory is at /us-distributors-suppliers.