Tanzania
prawns.
Coastal prawns in every size, from small to jumbo tiger prawns — sourced along the Tanzanian coast and supplied whole and head-on, fresh on ice or frozen, and sold by the kilo. Graded by size for hotels, restaurants, distributors and export buyers.
Overview
Prawns are one of the most versatile lines we handle — in demand across hotel kitchens, seafood restaurants and export markets alike. We work with the full size range, from small cooking prawns through to large and jumbo tiger prawns, and grade each order to the sizes a buyer needs. Prawns are supplied whole, head-on and shell-on.
Sourced in Tanzania
Our prawns are sourced from Tanzania’s coastal waters and the productive southern grounds around Lindi and Mtwara, alongside the wider coast and Zanzibar. Availability and sizing follow the season and the catch, so we quote against what is genuinely landing rather than a static list.
Ordering prawns from Samaki Direct
Send your order on WhatsApp or through the enquiry form at least two days before you need it, with the quantity in kilos and the size or grade you want. We confirm availability and the price per kilo for that order, then deliver in Dar es Salaam on the agreed day. It is supplied whole, as landed or cleaned, fresh on ice or frozen. Zanzibar, upcountry and export orders are possible on request; upcountry and export transport and clearing are at the buyer’s cost, and Zanzibar follows the Zanzibar price list.
TZS 20,000 per kg
White prawns. Prawns, packed TZS 25,000, Prawns, processed & vacuumed TZS 28,000, Prawns, processed, packed in plates TZS 28,500, Jumbo prawns, packed TZS 35,000, Jumbo prawns, vacuumed TZS 36,500, Tiger prawns TZS 37,000, Jumbo prawns, processed, packed in plates TZS 37,000, King prawns TZS 45,000.
Updated 31 Oct 2026. Mainland (Dar es Salaam) prices. Zanzibar prices include delivery and clearing to your door: see our Zanzibar price list. Guide prices are per kg and start from the lowest line. Prices move with the catch and the size; we confirm today’s price when you order.
Mainland price list (PDF) Zanzibar price list (PDF)Formats & grading
Sold whole by the kilo, as landed or cleaned, on an unbroken cold chain. Availability follows the season and the catch; order two days ahead.
- 01Fresh on iceFor hotels and restaurants within reach of the cold chain.
- 02Frozen (IQF or block)Individually quick-frozen or block-frozen for distribution and export.
- 03Whole, head-onSupplied whole and shell-on, sold by the kilo.
- 04Cleaned and packedTiger prawns and shrimp, cleaned and graded in frozen 500 g packs; shrimp also peeled and deveined.
- 05Graded by sizeWhite, tiger, king and jumbo, sorted to the sizes you order.
Order prawns on WhatsApp
Choose what you need and we write the WhatsApp message for you. We reply with today's price and availability — nothing is ordered until you confirm.
Buyer applications
Hotels & resorts
Grills, curries and buffets — graded to the sizes the kitchen needs.
Restaurants
Consistent grading for à la carte seafood menus.
Wholesale
Frozen packs for distributors and regional trade.
Export
Frozen prawns prepared and documented for international buyers.
Request prawns supply
Tell us the product, quantity, format and destination, and our team will reply with availability and next steps. WhatsApp is the fastest route.
Direct: [email protected]
Frequently asked questions
What prawn sizes are available?+
We handle the full range, from small cooking prawns to large and jumbo tiger prawns. Exact sizes available depend on the season and the catch, so we confirm current grading against your enquiry.
Do you supply fresh or frozen prawns?+
Both. Fresh prawns on ice suit hotels and restaurants within the cold-chain window; frozen prawns (IQF or block) suit distribution and export. Tell us your destination and we’ll advise the right format.
Are the prawns peeled?+
Prawns are supplied whole, head-on and shell-on, graded by size and priced by the kilo. Shrimp also comes peeled and deveined, in frozen 500 g packs.
What is the minimum order?+
Minimum order depends on the format and destination. Send your target volume and frequency in an enquiry and we’ll confirm what’s workable.
What is “kamba”?+
Kamba is the Swahili name for prawns and shrimp. Kamba koche, by contrast, is spiny lobster.
How far ahead should I order prawns?+
Two days. That lets us source and grade to your sizes before delivery.
How should I store prawns on arrival?+
Keep it on ice or chilled at 0–4 °C and use it within a day or two, or freeze it straight away. Frozen seafood should stay frozen until it goes into the kitchen.
Buying guides: How to Source Seafood From Tanzania · Fresh vs Frozen Seafood for Hotels · Tanzania Seafood Exporter: A Guide for International Buyers · Swahili Names of Fish & Seafood · All seafood guides
Talk to us about prawns
Message us on WhatsAppHotels, restaurants, distributors and international buyers — reach us for availability, formats and pricing.
- Phone / WhatsApp
- +255 756 511 232
- [email protected]
- Origin
- Tanzania — Dar es Salaam & Zanzibar