Classification
Product TypeIndustrial Product
Product FormDry compound feed (pelleted/extruded)
Industry PositionAquaculture input (compound feed for shrimp farming)
Market
Shrimp feed in Indonesia is a core industrial input for the country’s pond-based shrimp aquaculture sector, especially for whiteleg shrimp (Penaeus vannamei). Demand is concentrated around major shrimp-farming provinces such as East Java and Lampung, with distribution extending across multiple islands. The market is supplied by domestic feed mills operated by integrated aquaculture groups and multinational nutrition companies that manufacture locally. Regulatory oversight for fish feed (including licensing and provisions affecting entry/placement of feed and feed raw materials) is set by the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, and shipments can also face quarantine and customs procedures at the border.
Market RoleLarge domestic aquaculture producer market with significant shrimp-feed manufacturing and distribution
Domestic RolePrimary input for shrimp pond aquaculture (vannamei and tiger shrimp), with demand tied to shrimp production cycles and farm performance
Risks
Regulatory Compliance HighNon-compliance with Indonesia’s fish feed regulatory regime (including business licensing provisions and rules affecting the entry/placement of fish feed and/or feed raw materials) can block importation, restrict distribution, or trigger enforcement actions, causing shipment delays or inability to sell product legally.Confirm regulatory classification and licensing/registration pathway under the current Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries fish-feed regulation; use a qualified local importer/agent and complete documentation checks before shipment.
Logistics MediumShrimp feed is bulky and distributed across an archipelago; ocean freight and inter-island shipping disruptions or cost spikes can materially affect delivered costs and on-time supply to major shrimp-farming provinces.Use regional stock points near major shrimp provinces, plan buffer inventory for peak stocking, and diversify routes/ports where feasible.
Aquatic Animal Disease MediumMajor shrimp disease events (including WOAH-listed white spot disease) can cause abrupt farm performance deterioration and production shocks, which may sharply reduce feed demand or drive rapid shifts in feed programs and biosecurity requirements.Align feed programs with farm biosecurity protocols, support diagnostic capacity and health monitoring, and avoid over-reliance on a single province or production system.
Sustainability MediumSustainability scrutiny around coastal shrimp aquaculture (including mangrove loss and water-quality impacts) can influence buyer requirements and financing conditions, indirectly affecting shrimp-feed demand and supplier qualification.Support customers with BMPs (best management practices), promote verifiable responsible aquaculture approaches, and maintain documentation on environmentally responsible ingredient sourcing.
Labor And Human Rights MediumLabor-rights risks documented in fisheries (including forced labor and trafficking indicators for Indonesian fishers) can create reputational and compliance exposure for shrimp-feed supply chains that rely on marine ingredients such as fishmeal and fish oil.Apply supplier due diligence for marine ingredients (vessel transparency where possible), require credible labor-risk controls, and map high-risk nodes (recruitment and distant-water operations) in the ingredient supply chain.
Sustainability- Mangrove and coastal habitat pressure associated with shrimp aquaculture expansion; ecosystem-based approaches (e.g., mangrove–shrimp integrated systems) are a recurring sustainability theme in Indonesia
- Marine-ingredient sourcing risk (e.g., fishmeal) tied to IUU-fishing screening and responsible fisheries expectations
- Farm effluent and water-quality management in coastal pond systems can shape scrutiny from buyers, lenders, and local regulators
Labor & Social- Forced labor and human trafficking risks documented in the fisheries sector (relevant to marine-ingredient supply chains such as fishmeal and fish oil used in aquafeed formulations)
- Recruitment-fee, debt-bondage, and abuse-of-vulnerability indicators have been documented for fishers working on Indonesian fishing vessels, elevating supply-chain due diligence expectations
FAQ
Which Indonesian regulation is most directly relevant to fish feed (including shrimp feed) sector licensing and oversight?Indonesia’s Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries has a dedicated fish feed regulation framework; a key current reference is Peraturan Menteri Kelautan dan Perikanan (Permen KKP) Nomor 21 Tahun 2025 tentang Pakan Ikan, which includes provisions on fish feed supply and business licensing.
Which Indonesian provinces are commonly cited as major shrimp-farming areas that drive shrimp-feed demand?Public aquaculture profiles and research references commonly cite provinces such as East Java and Lampung among the major shrimp-farming jurisdictions in Indonesia, alongside other provinces listed in industry and management profiles.
Are there major companies that manufacture shrimp feed domestically in Indonesia rather than relying only on imports?Yes. Industry sources describe domestic production by large producers and integrated aquaculture groups, and reports note multinational shrimp-feed brands manufacturing locally (for example, Cargill’s shrimp feed production from a facility in Serang, Banten).