Description
Key attributes
Penaeus monodon (Black Tiger Prawns) farmed and wild-caught from Sri Lanka’s coastal waters. Available HOSO (head-on shell-on), HLSO (headless shell-on), PD (peeled & deveined), and PUD (peeled undeveined). IQF or block frozen. Sizes: 8/12, 13/15, 16/20, 21/25, 26/30 count/lb. EU and US import compliant.
Trade terms: FOB Colombo (CIF available on request). Lead time confirmed per order at quotation. Samples available on request. Export documentation and shipping coordinated by the SriLankaExport.com Trade Desk.
Forms and sizes
- HOSO: head-on, shell-on
- HLSO: headless, shell-on
- PD: peeled and deveined
- PUD: peeled, undeveined
Sizes are sold by count per pound: 8/12, 13/15, 16/20, 21/25 and 26/30. A lower count means larger prawns. Choose IQF (individually quick frozen) for pieces that separate easily, or block frozen for processing.
What to tell us for a quote
- Form (HOSO, HLSO, PD or PUD) and count size
- IQF or block, and the glaze level you accept
- Pack size and carton, and any retail or private-label packing
- Quantity per shipment and destination port
Quality and documents
Prawns are supplied for EU and US import. Each lot can be tested by an independent laboratory before shipment, and the export documents for your market are arranged with the shipment. Samples are available on request, and lead time is confirmed with the quotation.
Certification and compliance: EU-approved processing plants for EU orders · Halal-certified supply (HAC), including the GSO scheme for Gulf markets · FSSC 22000 (GFSI) certified processing available. Tell us what your market requires and we confirm the certificate for your order.





