Iran predicts sharp jump in shrimp exports to China

China has been a major buyer of Iran's shrimp, purchasing over 56% of the country's total production this year, amounting to more than 32,000 tons. Other buyers include Russia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Oman. Iran aims to increase its annual shrimp exports to 160,000 tons by 2025, with production reaching over 68,000 tons in the first eight months of the year. This strategy is part of Iran's effort to diversify its economy by encouraging food and agricultural exports, a move to mitigate the effects of US sanctions.