Chinese shrimp prices soar, Ecuadorian prices stabilize after falling

China Market: Year-end demand drives up shrimp prices, multiple provinces see coordinated increases Shrimp prices in all major production areas in China saw a comprehensive increase in the 52nd week, with significant rises. In Guangdong and Shandong, the price of 60-count white shrimp rose by RMB 8/kg (approximately USD 1.10/kg) per week, Jiangsu saw a rise of 6 yuan/kg, Fujian 4 yuan/kg, and Guangxi 1 yuan/kg. This round of price increases continued the upward trend of the previous week, but with a noticeable acceleration. Compared to two weeks ago, shrimp prices in some provinces have risen by 8 to 10 yuan/kg. According to industry media in China, there is a severe shortage of large-sized shrimp in Guangdong, and some farmers have postponed their market entry due to the expectation of continued price increases, only being forced to sell when shrimp diseases break out. Currently, there is a trend of "southern transport" of greenhouse shrimp in Jiangsu, with trucks transporting ...