The global shrimp market shows fragmented trends.

In the 15th week of 2026 (March 30 to April 5), global shrimp markets showed a fragmented trend: Asian producers experienced a moderate recovery in prices, while Ecuador faced a sharp decline caused by an oversupply and weak international demand, reports Food World (Beijing). The global shrimp price index UCN, tracking prices in China, Ecuador, India, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Thailand based on 60 shrimp per kilogram, rose slightly to $3.33/kg, which is $0.02/kg more than the previous week. Despite this increase, the index remains 6% lower year-on-year, reflecting the ongoing pressure in the global market. Prices in China stabilize despite weak demand during the holiday period In China, shrimp prices showed signs of stabilization after five consecutive weeks of decline, although the recovery remains uneven. Key producing regions such as Guangdong reported stable prices, while Fujian and Shandong continued to lag behind. The Qingming Festival failed to boost consumption as expected, ...