Blogs, Bytes and Reports
The Shrimp Insights Blogs and Bytes are free publications which if you are on my mailing list are delivered to your inbox. Blogs are in-depth reports on specific topics that are relevant to the industry. Bytes are quick trade data updates of the major shrimp-producing and consuming nations. My publications never get technical. I'm not technical myself. The publications are therefore easy to read and digest but at the same time support you quickly enhance your understanding of the global shrimp industry.
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Blog: A Helicopter View of the Shrimp Importer Landscape in the South of the EU
In a previous blog, I provided a helicopter view of the shrimp importer landscape in the northwestern part of the EU. In this blog, I will explore the South of the EU market. The South of the EU is the largest shrimp market in Europe. I define the region as (in order of largest shrimp markets) Spain...
Blog: Bangladesh’s Shrimp Industry Spiralling Down, But Some Try to Change the Tide
Bangladesh's export-oriented shrimp industry suffers from a supply shortage and a lack of market access. Exports have gradually dropped from around 55,000 MT in 2016 to only 25,000 MT in 2023. Around 17,500 MT would be accounted for by black tiger shrimp, and the remainder would consist of a...
Blog: An Update of the US Major Shrimp Suppliers—Santa Priscila Turned into Unchallenged Leader
In April 2022, Angel Rubio from Urner Barry by Expana and I published a blog summarizing the companies driving US shrimp supplies. Two years later, we think it is time for an update. In this blog, I will present Angel’s analysis of Urner Barry by Expana’s Foreign Trade Database, enabling us to...
Blog: Accusations about Shrimp Farming's Role in Widespread, Continuous Mangrove Destruction in India Unfounded
Recent reports have accused India of continuous, widespread mangrove destruction through its expansion of shrimp farming on the country's east coast. But is this claim a fair one? Satellite imagery analysis by Indian space tech start-up GalaxEye Space using its own aquaculture pond database and...
Blog: Shrimp Trade Data Update | May 2024
In this blog, I will review the export statistics of the world’s leading shrimp suppliers, focusing strongly on Ecuador and India and covering some other major producers. I will look at the long-term trend and the performance in Q1 2024. On top of that, I'm sharing a unique perspective on the...
Blog: Shrimp Trade Data Update | April 2024
In this blog, I will briefly update shrimp imports from the world’s three largest markets: the US, China, and the EU. I will summarize 2023 imports and provide insights into the first months of 2024, as far as data is available. After reading this blog, you will better understand the longer-term...
Blog: Supporting the Global Shrimp Council and Inspiring Shrimp Consumption Promotion
Amidst a global oversupply situation and historically low farm gate prices, shrimp farmers worldwide have increasingly been raising their voices in an attempt to get the message across that if shrimp production continues to increase, the industry should collectively focus on promoting sustainable...
Blog: Coming Soon: Guide to the Indian Industry
In March 2024, I will publish the Guide to the Indian Shrimp Industry. As some of you may know, my career in shrimp started in India. Some 12 years ago, I lived in Chennai, in the south of India, to study the strategic behavior of Indian shrimp exporters. Since that time, I’ve stayed closely...
Blog: Export Data Review of Q3 2023
This blog will take you through shrimp export data of the first three quarters of 2023 from the world’s six largest exporters: Ecuador, India, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, and China. In Q3, the average prices of exported shrimp remained low. During this price slump, export volumes from some origins...
Blog: Unpacking China’s Domestic Shrimp Farming Sector and What It Means for the Global Shrimp Industry
As many know, besides running Shrimp Insights, I’m the co-founder, board member, and managing director of the Global Shrimp Forum (GSF) Foundation. Earlier this month, we concluded the second edition of the event. One of my favorite sessions was the one on China. You cannot imagine how hard it is to...
Blog: 2023 Mid-Year Trade Data Review: Imports
During the first half of 2023, shrimp buyers and sellers worldwide have been suffering from slow consumer demand and low prices. In this blog, I will summarize the latest import data for the world’s four largest shrimp markets; the US, China, the EU, and Japan. In this relatively short blog you will...
Blog: 2023 Mid-Year Trade Data Review: Exports
During the first half of 2023, shrimp buyers and sellers have been suffering from low prices on one hand, and increasing costs on the other. In this blog, I will present the latest available trade data for each major supplier and market and highlight the most interesting developments. Digesting this...