Indonesia: Shrimp exports to US touch US$1,106 bln

Published 2022년 11월 19일

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From January to September 2022, Indonesia exported 118 thousand tons of shrimp to the United States, generating a revenue of US$1,106 billion, making the US the largest market for its shrimp exports. Other significant markets include Japan. The US prefers processed shrimp products, primarily frozen peeled tropical shrimp. To enhance shrimp exports, the Indonesian government plans to improve logistics, promote and brand products, and increase production efficiency and certification. The country aims to expand shrimp production and create integrated fish processing zones.

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Parigi, Central Sulawesi (ANTARA) - Indonesia exported 118 thousand tons of shrimp worth US$1,106 billion to the United States in the period from January to September 2022, the Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Ministry has informed. "The target national shrimp export market includes the United States, Japan, China, ASEAN (nine countries), the European Union (27 countries), and has a positive growth of 12.97 percent year over year (yoy)," Marketing Director at the ministry's Directorate General of Marine and Fisheries Product Competitiveness Improvement Erwin Dwiyana said. He delivered the statement at a seminar and business meeting at the 9th National Fish Day series in Parigi Moutong on Saturday. The seminar discussed the industrialization of vaname shrimp cultivation in the Tomini Bay area for supporting national food security. Dwiyana said that Indonesia's shrimp exports to the US accounted for 71.6 percent of the total national shrimp exports, making the US the ...

Source: Antaranews