Latin America

Mexican State Shrimp Harvest Aims for 5,000 Tons

The Mexican state of Nayarit is on track to meet its goal of harvesting around 5,000 tons of shrimp this season, according to Juan de Dios Fernández,...

Honduran Shrimp Industry Seeks USD 350 Million Boost to Stay Competitive

The Association of Small and Medium Aquaculture Farmers of the South (Apemasur) in Honduras is calling for an injection of USD 350 million to revitalize the country's...

Mexican Shrimp Producers Eye Japanese Market Opportunities

In Mexico, Baja California's marine species is driving demand from Japan, with the state government and local businesses capitalizing on this trend. Recently, the Secretary of Fisheries...

Mexico’s Shrimp Surveillance Program Yields Positive Results

The Mexican government's Inspection and Surveillance program aimed at curbing illegal shrimp fishing in the central zone of the country has been a resounding success. According to...

Ecuador Sees Boost from US and EU Shrimp Trade

The Ecuadorian shrimp industry is experiencing a resurgence, thanks to growing demand from the United States and the European Union. According to recent data, exports of Ecuadorian...

Guyana’s Shrimp Industry Set for Significant Savings by 2027

According to Guyana's President Irfaan Ali, the country is expected to save over USD 60 million annually by 2027 on the importation of three key commodities, including...

Honduras Shrimp Exports Decline Following Mexican Market Blockage

Honduras faces a significant drop in exports after the Mexican market was closed off. Reports from the Vice Chancellery of the Republic reveal a decline of at...

Clampdown on Illegal Shrimp Imports Boosts Mexico’s Market Confidence

In Mexico, efforts to curb illegal shrimp imports have shown promising results, particularly in stemming the influx of shrimp from Peru. Carlos Urías Espinoza, President of the...

Strict Enforcement of Shrimp and Shark Fishing Bans in Mexico

In the coastal town of Matamoros, Mexico, shrimp fishing plays a pivotal role in the local economy and culture. However, with great opportunity comes great responsibility, as...

Ecuadorian Shrimp Exports to the US Plummet in April 2024

Ecuadorian exports of frozen warm-water shrimp to the United States witnessed a sharp decline in April 2024. According to recent data released by the US National Oceanic...

Ecuadorian Shrimp Industry Set to Benefit from New Trade Agreement with Costa Rica

Costa Rica has officially ratified a bilateral trade agreement with Ecuador. This agreement, celebrated by Ecuadorian authorities, is expected to bolster investments and create thousands of new...

Honduras Shrimp Leaders Celebrate Trade Success in China

In Honruas, key figures from the National Congress and prominent business entities convened to bolster its shrimp and lobster sector. The discussions aimed at fortifying industry ties...

National CANIRAC Delegates Gather in Mexico to Celebrate Seafood

In Mexico, Campeche is set to host the inaugural national meeting of the National Chamber of the Restaurant and Seasoned Food Industry (CANIRAC). The event promises to...

Venezuelan Shrimp Exports Reach USD 190 Million Mark

Venezuela's shrimp export industry has amassed USD 190 million in sales last year, according to Eduardo Castillo, president of the Venezuelan Aquaculture Society (SVA). Despite facing competitive...

Shrimp Ban Leaves 60% of Mazatlán’s Packing Plants Idle

Around 60% of shrimp packing plants in Mazatlán, Mexico, are currently out of operation. This downturn stems from a ban on shrimp harvesting in high seas and...

Illegal Shrimp Imports Threaten Mexican Market

The Secretary of Fisheries in Sinaloa, Mexico, Flor Emilia Guerra Mena, has brought attention to concerning loopholes in Mexico's shrimp import controls. According to her statement, illegal...

Ecuadorian Shrimp Sector Hits Record Exports in April 2024

In April 2024, Ecuador's shrimp industry exported a record volume of 111,512 tons of shrimp. This marks the highest monthly export volume in the sector's history. Growth Amidst...

Crisis Hits Nicaraguan Shrimp Industry as Production Plummets

The Nicaraguan shrimp industry faces a dire crisis, with forecasts predicting a 39.9% drop in shrimp production for 2024. Steady Decline: From Prosperity to Peril The decline in farmed...

Sonora Shrimp Farms Set for a Promising Year

The Aquaculture Health Committee of the State of Sonora (Cosaes) in Mexico has expressed optimism about the shrimp farming prospects for this year. Plans are in place...

Shrimp Farming in Nicaragua Faces Significant Decline

Nicaragua has seen a dramatic decline in production since 2023, a trend that has persisted into 2024. According to the Central Bank of Nicaragua (BCN), shrimp production...

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