date:Jul 31, 2013
2013, Malaysias farmed shrimp production reached 60,000 MT, showing a sharp decline compared to the same period of the past year (90,000 MT). Official statistics on Chinas shrimp output is unreported, however, the increase in shrimp imports into China in recent time proved that there is a severe shortage of raw shrimp in the country.
Shrimp price in the US increased by 13 15 per cent
The price of black tiger shrimp and whiteleg shrimp in the US market has jumped since the late December 2012