Global Shrimp Forum: Global shrimp trade is reshaping
12 December 2025 1043 View
The rebalancing of global shrimp trade was already in motion before tariffs, which are now accelerating rather than driving the shift, according to Willem van der Pijl.
China’s Import Value Up 10%, Vietnamese Shrimp Remains Among Leading Suppliers
12 December 2025 1095 View
According to data from China Customs, as of the end of October 2025, China’s total shrimp import value reached approximately USD 4.3 billion, up 10% year-on-year, while import volume increased by only 1%. This indicates that Chinese consumers are willing to pay higher prices for shrimp products, leading to an increase in the average selling price.
After the 7.5-magnitude offshore earthquake in Aomori that injured 34 people, Japan has issued a warning about a potential mega-earthquake
12 December 2025 1042 View
The Japan Meteorological Agency has warned of the possibility of a mega-earthquake of magnitude 8 or higher along the Japan Trench and the Chishima Trench off Hokkaido, after a 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Aomori late on December 8, injuring at least 34 people
India’s shrimp exports accelerate despite the trade war with the United States
09 December 2025 1079 View
Despite escalating trade tensions with the United States, India’s shrimp sector continues to show strong growth in fiscal year 2026, according to the Economic Times. Data from CareEdge Ratings indicates that in the first five months of the fiscal year, India’s shrimp exports increased by 18% in value to USD 2.43 billion, and by 11% in volume, reaching 348,000 tons
Portuguese food group acquires 18% stake in cod farming company Norcod
05 December 2025 1110 View
Norcod, the Norwegian cod farming company, has completed a private share placement to raise NOK 157 million (equivalent to £11.9 million) from Jerónimo Martins Agro-Alimentar, a subsidiary of the Portuguese food retail group Jerónimo Martins. The share price was set at NOK 12.38 (EUR 1.06) per share.
Indonesia implements radioactive-free shrimp certification for exports to the United States
02 December 2025 1121 View
Facing the risk of exported shrimp being contaminated with radioactive Cs-137, Indonesia has implemented a special certification program to ensure product safety and strengthen the confidence of the U.S. and international markets
India is world’s second-largest shrimp producer. That is now under threat
02 December 2025 1179 View
US tariffs have dealt a deadly blow to the Indian shrimp industry that relies predominantly on exports.
Ca Mau’s shrimp industry moves towards “green” growth
30 November 2025 1131 View
Leading the country in shrimp farming area, the Mekong delta province of Ca Mau is shifting to a green, clean, and sustainable strategy. Closed-loop, zero-waste shrimp farms are emerging, helping the province adapt to climate change and laying the foundation to become Vietnam’s clean shrimp hub.
Floods devastate aquaculture, processing operations in Vietnam
30 November 2025 1150 View
Historic flooding has severely impacted aquaculture activities across the Central and Central Highlands provinces
Ecuador Leads Global Shrimp Exports, Surpassing USD 7 Billion in 2025
30 November 2025 1132 View
Ecuador has officially strengthened its position as the world’s leading shrimp exporter, with sales exceeding USD 7 billion, according to November 2025 data from Trademap and Latinometrics. This milestone reflects not only Ecuador’s dominance in the global shrimp market, but also the sustained growth and modernization of its aquaculture sector over the past two decades.
India's marine product exports rise 16% as new markets offset US dip
30 November 2025 1127 View
India’s exports continued to maintain a steady growth trend during April–October of the 2025 fiscal year, demonstrating strong resilience amid global economic fluctuations
Skretting presents the first shrimp feed with insect meal in Vietnam
29 November 2025 1179 View
November 2025 marks an important milestone in the aquaculture feed industry when Skretting Vietnam and Entobel officially announced a strategic cooperation. Entobel is a biotechnology company based in Singapore, specializing in producing insect-based food ingredients.
Sharing: EU increases shrimp imports in the first 9 months of the year
28 November 2025 1163 View
According to the latest data, EU imports of raw frozen shrimp (Penaeus) and value-added shrimp from Asia, Latin America, and Africa reached 41,771 tons in September, up 9% year-on-year. Although still growing, the pace has slowed compared to the double-digit increases seen from March to July and the strong rebound in August.
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Gideon De Oro opens high tech Cebu shrimp plant, to revive exports
24 November 2025 1234 View
Gideon De Oro Seafood Corp. has opened a state-of-the-art shrimp processing plant in Talavera, Toledo City, Cebu, positioning the company to reenter global export markets while backing national food security goals.
White-leg shrimp facing WSSV: When density and environment fluctuate together
24 November 2025 1217 View
A study by Pukyong National University (South Korea) shows that stocking density has a significant impact on the virulence of White Spot Syndrome Virus (WSSV) under simulated natural temperature conditions. The findings clarify the relationship between density, environmental fluctuations, and disease progression, providing a foundation for epidemiological research and risk management in intensive shrimp farming
Vietnamese shrimp holds the 3rd position in the EU – strongly competing with Ecuador and India
22 November 2025 1268 View
According to data from Vietnam Customs, in the first nine months of 2025, Vietnam’s shrimp exports to the EU reached 434 million USD, up 21% compared to the same period last year. Notably, shrimp exports to the EU in September recorded strong growth of 48%. Exports to all three major import markets within the bloc posted double-digit growth
Global Seafood Alliance Will Require All BAP-certified Shrimp Producers to End Eyestalk Ablation by the End of 2030
21 November 2025 1272 View
Best Aquaculture Practices will adapt its global seafood industry-leading certification standards to reflect the latest information regarding the viability of potential alternatives to eyestalk ablation, a common practice in shrimp aquaculture for decades.
Biosecurity – The Key Solution to Aquatic Animal Disease Challenges
21 November 2025 1351 View
Diseases caused by microorganisms are always a threat to the health of shrimp and fish, leading to reduced production efficiency at farms. Therefore, biosecurity has become a key factor in aquaculture, aiming toward sustainable and efficient development of the industry in the future.
Launch of the VASEP Tilapia Production and Export Business Club
21 November 2025 1236 View
On November 14, 2025, at the Association’s Office (No. 7 Nguyen Quy Canh Street, Binh Trung Ward, Ho Chi Minh City), the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) held a conference for tilapia production and export enterprises. At the conference, VASEP and businesses operating in the tilapia sector agreed to establish the “VASEP Tilapia Production and Export Business Club.”
Passive Acoustic Monitoring: Assessing Environmental Impacts on Shrimp Feeding Behavior
21 November 2025 1249 View
A recent study applied Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM) to analyze the relationship between environmental factors such as temperature, ammonia, nitrite, and the feeding behavior of Pacific white shrimp. The results showed a clear correlation between the number of “click” sounds produced and the amount of feed consumed under different environmental treatment conditions.
Share: Dollar Spot Disease: Why Reinfection Happens Even After Proper Treatment
14 November 2025 1345 View
Dollar spot fungus (NĐT) is the common name used to describe the circular patches or biofilm-like spots that appear on the surfaces of substrates in shrimp ponds after a period of cultivation. NĐT typically has a round or paw-shaped structure, varies in color, and carries a distinctive fishy odor
WORLD AQUACULTURE 2025, INDIA — WHERE INNOVATION MEETS TRADITION A GLOBAL GATHERING FOR THE FUTURE OF AQUACULTURE
13 November 2025 1290 View
The global aquaculture community is once again turning its attention to India as World Aquaculture 2025 takes place in Hyderabad from November 10–13, 2025. Organized by the World Aquaculture Society (WAS), this prestigious international event has drawn participants from across Asia and around the world, all converging to share ideas, technologies, and strategies that will shape the future of sustainable aquaculture.
Radioactive’ shrimp crisis: Indonesia grapples with contaminated industrial zone
06 November 2025 1311 View
Authorities investigate site after shrimp exported to the USfound to contain hazardous isotope Caesium-137
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