Export demand surges, with Argentine shrimp holding an absolute advantage in the U.S. market.

Omarsa General Manager Sandro Coglitore told UCN: "Sales to the U.S. were very strong in July and August, with American buyers making large purchases from us. In terms of price, all products are priced at $1.00/kg higher than in China." Ecuador's export advantage has been further highlighted as competitors face difficulties. Besides the significant increase in Indian tariffs, Indonesian exporter Bahari Makmur Sejati (BMS) recently received a warning from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that its products were found to contain the radioactive element cesium-137. Major retailers like Walmart have removed BMS products, putting more pressure on Indonesian supply. For the Chinese market, Ecuador's price increase has been met with resistance from buyers. Coglitore pointed out that many buyers are complaining, and when Ecuador raised prices, spot prices in the wholesale market began to fall. Coglitore predicts that Ecuadorian products will resume growth in October and ...