Shrimp Imports Continue to Accelerate, Driven by Retail Demand
SEAFOODNEWS.COM by John Sackton - December 5, 2017
The latest shrimp import figures show that shrimp demand in the US is continuing to accelerate, particularly in retail categories.
Through the end of October, 2017, total US shrimp imports now stand at a record 1.19 billion pounds, compared to the year ago figure of 1.08 billion lbs. This is a 10.4% increase.
Peeled raw shrimp continues to dominate, with India accounting for around 50% of all peeled raw imports.
Total peeled imports were 508 million lbs., compared to 439 million the prior year. India accounted for 230 million lbs. or 49%...
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