Product Overview
Prawns and shrimps are premium seafood delicacies enjoyed across the world for their sweet flavor, tender texture, and nutritional value. Nigeria’s coastal waters and rivers provide an abundant supply of high-quality wild-caught and farmed shrimps and prawns. When properly harvested and processed, they meet international standards and are suitable for export in dried, frozen, or smoked forms.
Export Specifications
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Product Types:
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Whole dried prawns/shrimps
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Smoked prawns/shrimps
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Frozen prawns/shrimps (raw or cooked)
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Common Species: Penaeus notialis, Parapenaeopsis atlantica, Macrobrachium vollenhovenii
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Grades by Size (Frozen):
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U10, U15, 16/20, 21/25, 26/30, 31/40, 41/50 (number per pound)
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Moisture Content (Dried): ≤ 12%
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Foreign Matter: ≤ 1%
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Shelf Life:
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Dried: 6–12 months
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Frozen: Up to 18 months
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Processing:
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Deshelled or shell-on
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Deveined (optional)
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IQF (Individually Quick Frozen) for frozen type
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Packaging:
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Dried: Nylon or vacuum-sealed food-grade bags (250g–10kg)
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Frozen: Vacuum-packed or bulk carton-packed (1kg–20kg)
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Smoked: Airtight nylon in insulated cartons
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Labeling: Must include product name, net weight, production and expiry dates, storage instructions, batch number, and country of origin
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HS Codes:
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Dried: 03069500
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Frozen: 03061790
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Nutritional Benefits
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High in protein
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Low in fat and calories
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Rich in selenium, vitamin B12, and iodine
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Contains antioxidants like astaxanthin (especially in prawns)
Market Demand
Prawns and shrimps are in high demand in global markets including the United States, UK, China, EU, and Canada. They are popular in fine dining, fast food chains, frozen seafood packs, and ethnic cuisine sectors. Diaspora communities also buy dried or smoked varieties for home cooking.
Uses
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Used in making fried rice, seafood pasta, curry dishes, paella, gumbo, and soups
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Dried forms are used as flavor enhancers in local dishes such as ogbono, egusi, vegetable, and okra soup
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Smoked prawns are a delicacy and ingredient in sauces and stews
Compliance & Certifications Required
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Fumigation certificate (for dried/smoked)
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Health certificate (from regulatory authorities like NAFDAC/FDA)
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Phytosanitary certificate
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Certificate of Origin
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Exporter’s Registration with NEPC (Nigeria Export Promotion Council)
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For frozen: HACCP and cold chain logistics documentation
Why Choose Us
SIKADE-WASAG MULTI PURPOSE LIMITED is your trusted supplier of premium-quality prawns and shrimps. We handle harvesting, hygienic processing, and temperature-controlled storage to preserve freshness, taste, and safety. Whether you’re a distributor, wholesaler, or retailer, we guarantee products that meet your market’s standard.
📍 Office Address: No. 6, Unity Street, Off Ejigbo Road, Behind Olorunfunmi Grammar School, Idimu, Lagos State
📧 Email: adexgbada2023@gmail.com
📞 Phone: 08023063625, 07071617748
👤 CEO: Gbadamosi Sikiru Adewale
Delivering the taste of Africa’s waters — fresh, smoked, or dried prawns & shrimps you can trust.
