Overview of global shrimp prices in the 41st week: Ecuador's medium-large sizes increased, India remained stable, Indonesia decreased.

Ecuador's large-sized shrimp prices rise After several weeks of stability, Ecuadorian shrimp pond head prices rose again in the 41st week, with 20/30 sizes in the Guayaquil region increasing by $0.05/kg; 30/40 and 40/50 sizes increasing by $0.10/kg; while smaller sizes such as 70/80 and 80/100 decreased by $0.10/kg. A local shrimp farmer stated that protests occurring in various regions of the country, along with nationwide violence issues, are having a cascading effect on raw material supply and costs. Half of Ecuador's regions are paralyzed, and the impact on the feed industry is already evident. The government's cancellation of diesel subsidies has caused severe losses across multiple sectors, significantly increasing production costs. An Ecuadorian exporter said: "It is expected that raw material prices will continue to rise, further narrowing the profit margin for processors, and many factories are still facing insufficient raw material supply. Raising prices is to ensure ...