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Willem van der Pijl
Violenstraat 43
3551 BB Utrecht
The Netherlands

willem@shrimpinsights.com
+31 6 10642177

KVK: 78002702
VAT: NL003272974B73

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Are you in need of a better understanding of the shrimp industry? Looking for specific industry data analysis services or new contacts? With ten years of experience and many satisfied clients, I might be able to help you out. Read more

“Willem is a very passionate, young professional, who can easily convert theoretic research into business opportunties! Above all, he is a great, loyal and reliable person!”
Jacco Numan, Senior Project Manager, Primstar

With these reports, I aim to inspire you to look beyond the obvious and to gain a deeper understanding of the shrimp industry. These reports are written in such a way that they are attractive and accessible for a broad audience. The reports will be publicly available. I aim to publish two reports per year.

The shrimp industry is fascinating. It is a fragmented industry, largely driven by family-owned companies and hundreds of thousands of farmers around the world. More recently, corporate players, banks, investment funds, and start-ups have entered the arena and started to change the structure and dynamics of the industry. There is one thing that all these people have in common: passion for the shrimp industry. I would like to match your passion with my blog. Once a month, I will write about a topic that fascinates me.

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Careful predictions about the impact of Covid-19 on P. vannamei demand

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Sitting at home, I’ve been trying to wrap my mind around the impact that Covid-19 is going to have on global shrimp demand. I’ve been wondering whether increased retail sales would compensate for reduced food service sales and whether the abruption of logistics at origin would result in a shortage of supply. The likeliness of inventories building up makes me worry that prices will take another hit by August and September when the crop that farmers have now stocked will be harvested. Will farmers once again be forced to sell at prices that hardly allow them to break even?

Restaurants in Europe close. What happens to shrimp consumption?

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When I drove home from my sabbatical in Spain back to The Netherlands last weekend, one country after another announced strict measures to contain the Coronavirus outbreak in Europe. After restaurants in Italy closed their doors, restaurants and bars in Spain, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Austria and Denmark are now also closed. Although still open now, it’s very likely that also in Germany and the UK restaurants will be ordered to be closed soon.

Shrimp Bytes are ready to eat and easy to digest, and will keep you on top of what’s happening in the industry. Shrimp Bytes are published regularly and are delivered into your inbox if you are on the Shrimp Insights mailing list.

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Whether it is with a power point deck, well-written report, presentation, pressure cook session, or more long-term strategic advisory, I would love to support you to improve the performance of your activities in the shrimp industry. 

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matchmaking

Matchmaking

Looking for new contacts in the industry? I am a natural matchmaker and can couple you to buyers, suppliers, investors, or knowledge partners. With my global network I will support you to find your next business partner.

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market research

Market research and market entry strategy

Are you in need of an in-depth understanding of the shrimp industry as a whole or in a specific segment or country? And do you need support to develop your market entry strategy? I can help you out.

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data analysis

Structural or ad-hoc data analysis

You need to know what is going on and therefore you need continuous access to and analysis of industry data. I know where to find a wide range of data types, including production and trade data, and can help you to interpret the data for your purposes.

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boardroom advisory

Boardroom advisory services

When making your plans and decisions, it is key to have a thorough understanding of the latest status and dynamics of the industry. Only then, you can make the right assumptions and projections to guide your decisions. I can support your strategic decision making processes.

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public speaking

Public speaking

Do you need an inspirational speaker who can update your audience on the latest developments in the shrimp industry? Whether it is a presentation of the latest EU shrimp import trends, or a presentation of the status of the shrimp industry in Myanmar, I am happy to engage your audience  and provide  new insights into the topic of your interest. 

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vanue chain analysis

Value-chain analysis and project design

When you are considering setting up an aquaculture improvement program or making an investment in the shrimp industry in a particular country, you need to understand the value-chain structure and dynamics. With my thorough approach, I can support you to analyse the value-chain and identify interventions that will make your programs or investments successful.