The Kingdom of Shrimp Farming in Taiwan

Published 2020년 12월 15일

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The shrimp farming industry has experienced significant growth, with a projected consumption value of $25.1 billion by 2026, predominantly located in Asia and Latin America. Despite economic benefits, the industry faces environmental issues and labor exploitation. Taiwan, once a major player, has seen its industry collapse due to the epidemic and policy mistakes. Other countries like China, India, Vietnam, Thailand, and Ecuador have surpassed Taiwan in shrimp farming, largely due to advanced technologies and more government support. Taiwan's struggle to recover and establish a unique shrimp culture model highlights the need for improvement in support, technology, and adaptation to climate change.

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Original content

Shrimp has high nutritional value and is widely loved by consumers. At present, there are more than 60 countries in the world for shrimp farming. The total output value of farmed shrimp reaches US$12 to 15 billion. It is estimated that by 2026, the total global shrimp consumption will be As much as US$25.1 billion, it has become the most important economically farmed species. At present, 80% of farmed shrimp comes from Asia, followed by Latin America (accounting for 16%). Most farmed shrimp are mainly exported, accounting for about 18% of global fishery trade. %. Although the shrimp farming industry creates huge economic benefits, it also brings negative effects such as damage to the ecological environment, pollution of the sea, and labor exploitation. On the road to sustainable development, there are still many barriers that need to be broken. Taiwan used to be a global shrimp farming It is also a model for foreign countries to learn from. It is also known as the "Shrimp Farming ...

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