Indian white shrimp turn to the Chinese market seeking a "life-saving straw"

Published 2025년 8월 31일

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Core message: Starting from August 27, the United States imposes an exorbitant 50% tariff on white shrimp, severely impacting India's export industry. The Indian white shrimp industry, which has long relied on the U.S. market, is now facing unprecedented challenges. To mitigate the impact, the Indian government and exporters are urgently pivoting to the Chinese market, viewing it as a "lifeline" to replace the U.S. market.

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The US market has turned cold, blocking the export route for Indian white shrimp. India exports nearly 1.3 million tons of aquatic products annually, with white shrimp being the absolute mainstay, accounting for about 92% of the total export value. In the past, the United States was the largest buyer of Indian white shrimp, with imports reaching 311,000 tons in the 2024/25 fiscal year. However, after the Trump administration first imposed a 25% tariff and then suddenly added another 25%, the total tariff rate rose to 50%, almost directly cutting off India's export channel for white shrimp. Industry insiders admitted, "Orders have been canceled, and new inquiries have decreased sharply." It is currently the off-season, and the full impact has not yet been revealed, but the second harvest season in September and October will be a real test. Turning to the Chinese market: opportunities and challenges coexist After being blocked in the US market, the Indian government quickly adjusted ...

Source: Foodmate