Top Northern White Shrimp Fishing Countries

The Northern white shrimp (Pandalus borealis), also known as the coldwater or pink shrimp, is a small, cold-water crustacean found in the North Atlantic and Arctic Oceans. Renowned for its sweet flavor and tender texture, this species supports a significant commercial fishery. The top Northern white shrimp fishing countries include Canada, Greenland, Norway, Iceland, and Russia, with Canada and Greenland leading in total catch. These nations operate large-scale fisheries in the cold, deep waters of the North Atlantic, employing both trawl and trap methods. The industry is vital to the economies of coastal communities, particularly in Atlantic Canada and Greenland, and is managed through international agreements and strict quotas to ensure sustainable harvests and protect shrimp populations from overfishing.

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