The Northern nylon shrimp, also known as Pandalus borealis or the northern prawn, is a cold-water shrimp species found in the North Atlantic and Arctic Oceans. It is highly valued for its sweet flavor and is a staple in both local and international seafood markets. The leading countries in harvesting northern nylon shrimp are Norway, Canada, Greenland, Iceland, and Russia, each operating large-scale commercial fisheries in the Barents Sea, the North Sea, and the waters off Greenland and Newfoundland. These countries utilize advanced trawling techniques and are subject to strict management and quota systems to ensure the sustainability of shrimp stocks. The northern nylon shrimp fishing industry is economically significant, supporting coastal communities and contributing substantially to export revenues in these nations.
| Rank | Country | Metric Tons |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ecuador | 9 |
Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.