Week 36: The white shrimp market becomes increasingly differentiated, with Vietnam and Thailand maintaining firm prices, while China's weak demand continues to pull down the global market.

India: Turning to Smaller Sizes Under Tariff Pressure Starting from August 27, the United States imposed a 50% tariff on Indian seafood, directly hitting its core export market. This week, the price of small-sized shrimp in Andhra Pradesh farms dropped by about 5 rupees per kilogram, and orders from exporters have decreased sharply. The industry predicts that the second batch of shrimp will be harvested in September and October, and Indian farmers will increasingly choose small-sized shrimp to meet the demand in low-standard markets such as China, rather than waiting for large-sized orders from the United States. The expected output for this season is about 300,000 tons, a 70% decrease from the first season. Vietnam and Thailand: Steady Price Hike The farm prices in Vietnam and Thailand continue to rise, about 30% higher than in India. The price of 60-count shrimp stabilizes at $4.5-4.8 per kilogram, with tight supply driving prices up, especially in Vietnam, where prices have ...