In 2013, Vietnam whiteleg shrimp exports increase by 47% compared to 2012
Because of the shortage of raw shrimp in the domestic market, Vietnam shrimp business has imported raw shrimp equally over USD128.5 million to seafood processing export.
According to estimate of Vietnam Customs, Vietnam shrimp imports had reached USD170 million in 11 months, in which the whiteleg shrimp reach USD84 million, equally 50% total value.
The total of shrimp imports in 2013 estimate reach USD185 million, increase by 16% compare to 2012, in which the whiteleg shrimp estimate reach USD94 million, increase by 47% compare to 2012.
Michael Boddington from Asian Agribusiness Consulting (AAC) has been involved in agribusiness in Asia since 2000. AAC has office both in Vietnam Ho Chi Minh City and China Beijing. So AAC has a thorough understanding of the Viet Nam and China aqua industry and produces up-to-date research reports on the market. We can offer insights on supply and demand trends and comments on the future structure of Asian agribusiness. If you would like to know more please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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