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China’s Shrimp Feed Industry Sees Substantial Increase

China’s shrimp feed industry is experiencing substantial growth, with production expected to reach 1.824 million tonnes, a notable increase from 1.656 million tonnes in the previous year,...

Challenges Plague Bangladesh’s Shrimp Industry Amid Export Decline

Bangladeshi shrimp faces tumultuous times as the industry grapples with a significant decline in performance. Factors contributing to this downturn include a dwindling fish supply, limited product...

Imported Shrimp Threatens Survival of Local Georgia Shrimpers

The shrimp industry in Georgia, United States, has found itself at a pivotal crossroads, with a new federal investigation casting a long shadow over its future. WTOC...

Norway Sees Rise in Shrimp Trade and Value

The Norwegian shrimp industry has experienced remarkable growth in 2024. So far this year, 687 tonnes of fresh prawns have been sold, generating a substantial revenue of...

Significant Growth Expected in Whiteleg Shrimp Harvests

Global whiteleg shrimp harvests will grow significantly, according to Norwegian seafood analytics company Kontali. At the recent Shrimp Summit in Chennai, India, Kontali analyst Erwin Termaat noted...

China’s Shrimp Consumption Doubles

In China, the appetite for fish and seafood, including shrimp, has more than doubled over the past two decades. Steady Rise in Per Capita Consumption From 2018 to 2022,...

Indian Fishermen Urge Government to Address U.S. Shrimp Export Restrictions

Fishermen in India have called on the government to address the ongoing restrictions imposed by the United States on Indian seafood exports, specifically shrimp. These restrictions are...

Quebec Government Allocates $6.7 Million to Revitalize Shrimp Fisheries

André Lamontagne, the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, unveiled a substantial CAD 6.7 million (USD 4.9 million) investment plan during his recent visit to Gaspé. The...

Ca Mau Province Invests Big in Shrimp Farming Future

Adapting to climate change is a top priority for Ca Mau province in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam. By 2030, the province aims to achieve significant advancements in...

Global Shrimp Production Decline Expected in 2024

Global shrimp production is expected to decline in the first half of 2024. Despite this, consumption demand remains high, particularly in the US and China. Ecuador: Leading the...

Shrimp Leads Vietnam’s Agricultural Export Boom

Vietnam's agricultural sector continues to demonstrate growth, marking a trade surplus in the first half of 2024. According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the...

Fisherman Fined EUR 30,000 for Exceeding Prawn Quotas in Ireland

Gerald Sharkey from Clogherhead, Ireland, has been fined EUR 30,000 (USD 32.46 thousand) after admitting to fishing 200 percent more high-value prawns than his quota allowed and...

Mexican Shrimp Fishermen Threaten Self-Defense Against Theft

In Nayarit, Mexico, the shrimp production industry is facing a dire threat from rampant theft. Fishermen are sounding alarms over recurring losses that could destabilize their livelihoods. Escalating...

Ca Mau Shrimp Exports Reach Billion-Dollar Milestone

Ca Mau province in Vietnam boasts over 300,000 hectares of aquaculture area, predominantly dedicated to shrimp farming. As climate change intensifies, the region faces the imperative to...

Shrimp Imports in China Continue Downward Trend

China's shrimp imports in May 2024 dropped to just over 70,000 tons, worth USD 341 million, a 30% decrease in volume and a 41% decrease in value...

Nayarit Fishermen Anticipate 5,000 Tons of Shrimp This Season

Fishermen in Nayarit, Mexico, are looking forward to a promising shrimp harvest, expecting to collect approximately 5,000 tons of shrimp this season. This optimistic outlook hinges on...

Prawn Farmers in India Demand Government Action on Substandard Seed Supply

The Prakasam district Prawn Farmers Association in India has raised urgent concerns regarding the quality of black tiger prawn seed supplied by local hatcheries. In a recent...

Ecuador’s Shrimp Industry Boosts Non-Oil Export Revenue

According to the latest figures from the Ecuadorian Federation of Exporters (Fedexpor), from January to April this year, Ecuador's fishing sector exported products worth USD 2.871 billion....

Shrimp Industry Set to Reach over USD 85 Billion by 2031

The shrimp industry is on the verge of a major expansion, with market projections indicating a substantial increase in value over the coming years. According to a...

Santa Priscila Sees Stable Revenue and Improved Gross Profit, Despite Net Profit Decline

In its 2023 financial results, Ecuadorian shrimp company Industrial Pesquera Santa Priscila has reported stable revenue and improved gross profit, despite a decline in net profit. The...

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Russia’s Shrimp Harvest Hits New Highs

Russia’s domestic shrimp production has seen a significant uptick. The Russian Federal Fisheries Agency...

Global Markets Drive Double-Digit Growth for Vietnamese Shrimp

Vietnam’s shrimp export industry has demonstrated remarkable resilience and growth, with October figures reaching...

Tariff Troubles: The Impact on India’s Shrimp Industry

India’s shrimp industry staged a comeback in 2024, with exports surging to their highest...

Madagascar’s Shrimp Exports Fall Amid Global Demand Slump

In 2024, Madagascar's shrimp exports experienced a decline in value, with earnings dropping to...

Venezuela’s Shrimp Sector Falters After Expropriation and Fire

A fire at a shrimp processing plant in Venezuela has cast a harsh light...

Rising Costs in Malaysia Threaten South Korea’s Shrimp Supply

South Korea's imports of frozen black tiger shrimp have experienced a significant decline in...