Dried Shrimp (Small/Medium) — Dry Sea Food For Sale
Looking to buy dried shrimp online in bulk? Small and medium grade dried shrimp from Dried Sea Harvest are sun-dried within a day or two of harvest, shell-loose, and ready for soups, broths, stir-fries, and seasoning. Available in Small or Medium grade, sold wholesale from 100lb to full container loads with transparent per-tier pricing.
Click a grade above to preview it, then choose your quantity below.
Select Quantity| Quantity Tier | Estimated Price |
|---|---|
| 100 lb | $650 |
| 500 lb | $3,000 |
| 1,000 lb | $5,500 |
| 20ft Container (~25,000 lb) | $125,000 * |
| 40ft Container (~45,000 lb) | $225,000 * |
* Container prices are estimates based on a full load. Final pricing confirmed upon order review — freight, customs and packaging may affect the total.
About Dried Shrimp (Small/Medium)
Small and medium dried shrimp are sun-dried within a day or two of harvest to lock in their natural sweetness before the shells are tumbled loose, making them easy to use directly without further processing at the buyer's end. This grade covers both size classifications together because both behave identically in the cooked applications where they see the most demand: broth-making, stir-fry sauces, and ground seasoning blends. The drying process concentrates the shrimp's natural umami, which is why even a modest quantity adds measurable depth to a stock without additional seasoning.
Buyers choosing the Small grade within this listing tend to use it for seasoning and powder applications, while the Medium grade is slightly more versatile for whole-piece presentations where a larger visible shrimp is preferred. The per-pound price is the same for both grades across all tiers.
How Dried Shrimp (Small/Medium) Is Used By Wholesale Buyers
Restaurants sourcing this grade use it for Southeast Asian and Caribbean dishes — tom yum broths, West African groundnut stews, Caribbean rice dishes — where a milder base shrimp flavor is preferred over the stronger, more assertive taste of the premium large grade. In Korean cuisine, small dried shrimp are stir-fried dry as a banchan side dish or added to kimchi. Foodservice buyers purchasing at the 100lb to 500lb tier typically cycle through stock quickly enough that the shelf-life question is not a concern.
Retailers reselling this product pack it in 4oz to 1lb consumer pouches targeting Asian-American and Caribbean grocery shoppers. Distributors supplying multiple retail locations typically order at the 1,000lb or container tier to bring the per-pound cost down further. For container-scale buyers, this grade's consistent behavior across cooking applications makes it a reliable high-velocity SKU compared to more specialty items.
Dried Shrimp (Small/Medium) FAQ
Do I need to rehydrate small dried shrimp before cooking?
Most buyers soak them in warm water for 10-15 minutes to soften before adding to soups or stir-fries, though they can also be used dry as a seasoning or stir-fried directly from their dried state without soaking.
What is the shelf life of small and medium dried shrimp?
Properly sealed and stored in a cool, dry environment away from direct light, small and medium dried shrimp typically remain usable for 8-12 months without refrigeration.