Japan’s Shrimp Imports Increased 4% to 80,000 Tons During January-May
Japan's shrimp imports (total of frozen and processed products, excluding lobsters) from January to May increased by 4% year-on-year, reaching 80,158 tons. According to trade statistics from the Ministry of Finance, processed shrimp saw an 11% increase to 25,517 tons, while frozen coldwater shrimp rose by 29% to 2,896 tons. Imports of frozen non-coldwater shrimp, including Vannamei and Black Tiger, remained flat at 51,746 tons. By country, imports from India and Ecuador, major producers of farmed Vannamei, increased...
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