Indian shrimp farmers have stocked ponds with 20-30% less shrimp larvae so far this year, industry sources told Undercurrent News, in an assessment which could have significant ramifications for global shrimp markets.

Countries eyeing China’s $180 million breaded shrimp trade with the US could be disappointed, as several industry sources told Undercurrent News 25% tariffs may not persuade US importers to buy elsewhere.

Just how long the US will levy additional 25% tariffs on $200 billion worth of imports from China, including seafood items such as tilapia fillets and breaded shrimp,

With 38 million tourist visits to Thailand in 2018 — a new record — more Thai shrimp is being consumed domestically, according to frozen seafood sourcing and exporting firm Siam Canadian Group.