Farmed shrimp prices increased worldwide, following forecast of delayed start of the season in SE Asia and lower supplies for the rest of the year

摘要

This year's forecast for the production of farmed shrimp is not very encouraging for Asia - the largest producing region. Harvests in Thailand are forecast to be 30% lower than in 2012 because of the effect of the early mortality syndrome (EMS). VietNam is struggling with the same problem as well as the ethoxyquin issue. Production in India could also be lower because of the conservative approach of farmers.Shrimp prices increased worldwide in 2012 and imports slowed down in the conventional markets. The weakening of the yen has affected both domestic and import trade in Japan. Current import orders are also somewhat sporadic or limited from the USA and European markets, and supply is also forecast to be uncertain for the first half of the year.