India Shrimp Market Update : October 27, 2015
Vannamei shrimp raw mat price in Andhra Pradesh has increased by 10 Rp/kg for sizes 30 to 70 pcs/kg. Prices in Kolkata and Orissa remain cheaper than Andhra Pradesh i.e. 30-40 rupees/kg lower.
Packers in Andhra Pradesh continue to secure majority of raw mat in Kolkata and Orissa as they are paying farmers in advance. Likely will be more difficult to have offers of HLSO block as packers in Andhra Pradesh are more interested in PDTO, PND..etc.
In Orissa and Kolkata, majority currents is 40 – 50 pcs/kg while larger sizes i.e. 30 count is scarce.
In Andhra Pradesh, landings are 50 pcs/kg to 100 pcs/kg. Larger sizes running short.
Current demand from buyers in Vietnam is relatively weak. China continues to buy but volume are not significant.