Top Northern Pink Shrimp Fishing Countries

The Northern pink shrimp (Pandalus borealis), also known as coldwater or deepwater shrimp, is a small, cold-water crustacean found in the North Atlantic and North Pacific Oceans. Renowned for its sweet flavor and firm texture, this species supports a significant commercial fishery. The top countries harvesting Northern pink shrimp are Canada, Norway, Iceland, Greenland, and Russia. Canada, particularly the provinces of Newfoundland and Labrador, leads global production, with Norway and Iceland also operating large, well-managed fisheries in the North Atlantic. These countries have developed advanced trawling fleets and employ strict management practices to ensure sustainable harvests, making Northern pink shrimp a valuable export commodity and a staple in international seafood markets.

Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.