US wholesale: Expected sharp drop in Ecuador shrimp exports could push market prices
Ecuador exported 73,711 metric tons of shrimp in October 2024, nearly 23% less volume than in September 2024 and 26% less year-on-year, based on preliminary data
US wholesale: Tight supplies, trade concerns keep tilapia, pangasius markets on edge
With tight supply continuing to be reported from suppliers, price pressures are expected to persist, especially for larger fillets, as global demand remains strong
US aquaculture sector hopes for boost from Trump’s ‘America First’ agenda
'I assume that the Trump administration's goal is to protect and create American jobs, not punish American consumers' – Marianne Naess, Great Northern Salmon
Ecuador shrimp exports continue to shift toward US, Europe, away from China
Ecuador has succeeded in diversifying its oil-dependent economy to become the largest source of shrimp in the world
US wholesale: Shrimp sellers bullish as India, Indonesia, Vietnam drive small September import gain
The US imported 71,136t of shrimp worth $572.1m in September 2024, 0.58% more volume and 1% less value than the 70,727t worth $579.4m imported in September 2023
Trade insights: Ecuador’s shrimp exports see double-digit drop in September
Ecuador's frozen shrimp exports fell 11% year-on-year in September, driven by weaker demand from key Asian markets
US FTC petitioned to investigate BAP for certification of Indian shrimp
'In practice, BAP certification is little more than a marketing tool' -- Charity Ryerson, Corporate Accountability Lab
Trade insights: China’s shrimp imports sink 24% in September
China's frozen warmwater shrimp imports declined sharply in September, with total volume dropping 24% year-on-year to 66,149t
Deflation in China means market can’t support raised Ecuadorian shrimp prices
The price of Ecuadorian shrimp has increased by $1.00/kg over the past two months, prompting complaints from the Chinese market
Trade insights: Ecuador’s shrimp exports bounce back in August
August overseas shipments amounted to 104,267t totaling $514m, representing a 6% rise in volume and 5% value increase versus August 2023