Week 43 global shrimp price overview: Indonesia continues to decline, other production areas remain basically stable.

Indonesian exports face greater challenges According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requirements, as of October 31, all containers of frozen shrimp originating from Java Island and Sumatra Island in Indonesia entering the U.S. must have a radioactive element test certificate, including containers still in sea transport, which will start to undergo inspection from October 31. Indonesian company BMS has always been on the FDA red list, while other producers from Java Island and Sumatra Island are on the yellow list. On the other hand, Japan is also following the U.S.'s lead, requiring health certificates for imported Indonesian shrimp. The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has ordered that, starting from October 10, the inspection of radioactive elements in imported shrimp from Indonesia be strengthened. Japan is Indonesia's second-largest export market, with an export volume of approximately 12,600 tons worth over $100 million last year. This week, ...