Exhibiting at Seafood Expo North America 2025

Expalsa Exportadora de Alimentos S.A., based in Eloy Alfaro (Durán), Ecuador, is one of the country's leading seafood exporters, renowned for its vertically integrated operations in the cultivation, processing, and international distribution of high-quality white shrimp (Penaeus vannamei). With decades of experience in the aquaculture industry, Expalsa plays a pivotal role in Ecuador's status as one of the world’s top shrimp-exporting nations.

Core Business

Expalsa’s core business is the sustainable farming, harvesting, processing, and export of premium Ecuadorian white shrimp. The company operates across the full aquaculture supply chain—from hatchery and farming to processing and logistics—ensuring traceability, product quality, and supply continuity for its global customer base.

Product & Service Offerings

• White Shrimp (Penaeus vannamei)
  • Head-on Shell-on (HOSO)
  • Headless Shell-on (HLSO)
  • Peeled and Deveined (P&D)
  • Tail-on and Tail-off
  • Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) and block frozen formats
  • Custom processing and packaging based on client requirements

Specialization & Unique Selling Proposition (USP)

• Vertically integrated operations including hatcheries, grow-out ponds, feed production, processing, and cold storage.
• Sustainability commitment, with eco-efficient farming practices, biosecurity controls, and water recirculation systems.
• Strategic location in Ecuador, taking advantage of optimal shrimp farming conditions along the Pacific coast.
• Rigorous quality assurance protocols, supported by international food safety certifications.
• Global distribution network, servicing markets in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Financial Overview

Expalsa is a privately owned company and part of the larger Nobis Group. Though detailed financial data is not publicly disclosed, industry reports indicate:

• Ecuador exported over 1.3 million metric tons of shrimp in 2023, with Expalsa being one of the top contributors.
• The shrimp export market from Ecuador generated approximately $7.1 billion USD in 2023, with Expalsa securing a substantial export share.
• Expalsa's growth aligns with Ecuador's expanding market presence in China, the EU, and the U.S.

Shipment Data

Based on trade records from platforms like Volza and ImportYeti:

• Expalsa has completed thousands of international shipments in the past five years.
• Top export destinations include China, Spain, France, Italy, Vietnam, and the United States.
• Key product exported: Headless shell-on shrimp and peeled and deveined IQF shrimp.
• Offers both full container load (FCL) and mixed load shipments tailored to importer requirements.

Target Market

• Seafood importers and wholesalers
• Retailers and private label seafood brands
• Foodservice distributors and hospitality clients
• Frozen food manufacturers and re-packers
• Value-added seafood brands seeking traceable raw material supply

Capabilities

• On-site processing plants certified for export to the U.S., EU, and Asia.
• Hatchery and genetic breeding program for disease-resistant and fast-growing shrimp.
• Cold storage and logistics support with proximity to Ecuador’s major ports.
• Customization options including size grading, deveining, glazing, and private label packaging.
• Real-time traceability systems ensuring farm-to-fork quality monitoring.

Certifications & Compliance

• HACCP certified production facilities
• BRC (British Retail Consortium) certified
• ASC (Aquaculture Stewardship Council) certification for sustainable farming
• Global GAP certified farms
• FDA and EU compliant facilities, meeting export regulations and food safety standards

Customer Testimonials

“Expalsa has consistently provided our group with high-quality shrimp that meets the most stringent food safety and sustainability standards.”
— Seafood Procurement Director, EU Importer

“Their vertically integrated model ensures product consistency and traceability—key factors for our North American retail clients.”
— Operations Manager, U.S. Food Distributor

Major Achievements

• Recognized as one of Ecuador’s top five shrimp exporters.
• Maintains long-term partnerships with major international buyers in over 30 countries.
• Continuously invests in genetic improvement programs and sustainable aquaculture practices.
• Operates one of the most advanced shrimp processing facilities in Ecuador, with high automation and hygiene standards.
• Contributed significantly to Ecuador becoming the largest global exporter of farmed shrimp by volume in recent years.

Expalsa Exportadora de Alimentos S.A. continues to be a cornerstone of Ecuador’s aquaculture industry, combining tradition, innovation, and sustainability to deliver premium shrimp products to the global market.