Shrimp imports to China have slowed moderately, but prices remain firm.

Published Dec 27, 2025

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Key point: In November 2025, China's import of warm-water shrimp continued its stable trend. Although the import volume saw a slight decline, the price remained firm, showing characteristics of stabilized market demand and increased price resilience since the second half of the year. Customs data shows that from January to November 2025, China's cumulative import of warm-water shrimp was 819,000 tons, a slight decrease of 1% year-on-year, but the import value increased by 7% to 4.34 billion U.S. dollars, with the average price level steadily rising.

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Import volume shows a slight month-on-month increase; average price reaches a new high in the second half of the year In November, China imported 76,400 tons of warm-water shrimp (including 73,900 tons of shrimp with shells and 2,500 tons of shrimp meat), an increase of about 300 containers compared to the previous month. The average price of shrimp with shells reached $5.53 per kilogram, up $0.14 from the previous month, marking the highest level since the second half of the year, and rising for the fourth consecutive month. The import volume of shrimp meat reached the peak for the year, about 2,500 tons, with a 15% increase year-on-year, but the average price fell to $7.81 per kilogram. Industry insiders pointed out that this reflects the structural demand increase brought by year-end holiday preparations, while the price support for mid-to-high-end shrimp products remains significant. Ecuador's share remains the highest; India continues to expand its share In November, 68% of ...

Source: Foodmate