The global shrimp market remains under pressure from imbalanced supply and demand

Global Shrimp Market Diverges: Ecuador Prices Plunge Amid Oversupply While Asia Sees Gradual Recovery

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Friday, April 10, 2026, 00:10 (GMT + 9)

Rising costs, weak demand, and shifting supply reshape global shrimp trade in Week 15 of 2026

In Week 15 of 2026 (March 30 to April 5) , global shrimp markets showed a fragmented trend as Asian producers experienced modest price recoveries , while Ecuador faced a sharp downturn driven by oversupply and weak international demand , according to Food World (Beijing) .

The UCN Global Shrimp Index , which tracks prices across China, Ecuador, India, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Thailand based on 60 shrimp per kilogram , rose slightly to $3.33/kg , marking an increase of $0.02/kg week-on-week . Despite this uptick, the index remains 6% lower year-on-year , reflecting ongoing global market pressures.

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China Prices Stabilize Despite Weak Holiday Demand

In China , shrimp prices showed signs of stabilization after five consecutive weeks of decline , though recovery remains uneven. Key producing regions such as Guangdong reported stable prices, while Fujian and Shandong continued to lag.

The Qingming Festival failed to boost consumption as expected, with industry sources noting persistently weak demand. According to Tongwei Agriculture and Animal Husbandry , prices have likely reached their lowest point, with expectations of a gradual rebound beginning in May .

Ecuador Prices Fall Sharply Amid Record Production

In contrast, Ecuador experienced significant price declines across all shrimp sizes due to record production levels and reduced demand from both the United States and Europe .

The 20/30 size category saw the steepest drop, while 70/80 shrimp prices fell by approximately 20% year-on-year . Ecuador has solidified its position as the largest shrimp supplier to both China and the United States , but demand has not kept pace with supply.

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Market sentiment weakened further following the Boston seafood trade show , where order volumes fell short of exporter expectations. As a result, exporters reduced prices, particularly for the Chinese market, where 20/30 shrimp prices dropped by about $0.20/kg , with some factories quoting around $5.00/kg . Actual transaction prices were reported to be $0.10–$0.20/kg below quoted levels .

Importers noted that the premium for larger shrimp sizes has narrowed significantly, prompting sellers to clear inventories at discounted prices while remaining cautious about new purchases.

India rebounds as supply tightens

In India , shrimp prices rebounded after hitting bottom, with increases of approximately $0.12/kg (converted from INR 10/kg ) across multiple sizes. However, prices remain 11–17% lower compared to the same period last year.

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The stocking season in Andhra Pradesh —India's key shrimp farming region—began in January and is expected to conclude by mid-April , with harvesting set to begin in mid-May .

Sheraz Anwar , General Manager of Abad Overseas , attributed the recent price increase to reduced raw material supply, warning that prices may decline again once peak production begins.

Indonesia prices rise on limited supply

Shrimp prices in Indonesia continued their upward trajectory due to raw material shortages . Prices for 70–100 count shrimp rose by 6–7% week-on-week , while 60 count shrimp increased by 4.5% . Larger sizes saw more moderate gains.

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Despite the recent recovery, prices remain 22–25% lower year-on-year . A significant drop in stocking levels between October and December 2025 has constrained supply, with tight market conditions expected to persist until at least late April 2026 .

Vietnam and Thailand face ongoing pressures

In Vietnam's Mekong Delta , shrimp prices continued to decline even as production increased. A new stocking season began in late February , with harvests expected in May . Processing plants have responded by lowering purchase prices to maintain competitiveness in export markets.

Meanwhile, Thailand saw prices stabilize after weeks of decline. The 60-count shrimp price remained unchanged , while 80-count shrimp prices edged lower . Overall, prices are still 13–25% below last year's levels.

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Thailand's shrimp industry is also grappling with rising operational costs linked to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East . Exporters reported a 40–60% increase in packaging costs due to shortages of plastic resin, alongside new fuel surcharges on shipping routes introduced in the second quarter, further driving up transportation expenses.

Outlook: Uneven recovery ahead

The global shrimp market remains under pressure from imbalanced supply and demand , with Ecuador's oversupply contrasting sharply with tightening conditions in parts of Asia . While some regions show early signs of recovery, price volatility is expected to continue in the coming months , particularly as new harvest seasons begin and global demand remains uncertain.

🇯🇵 Japanese Translation

The world's food market is fragmented: the supply is oversupplied and the grid is falling sharply, and the supply is slowing down and the supply is slowing down.

Rising demand, sluggish demand, and declining supply. Re-editing of World Trade in Week 15, 2026

Week 15, 2026 (March 30-April 5) , the world's market is divided, the market is divided, the country of production is divided, and the country of production is slow and the reply isる方,エクアドルではsupply the sluggish international demand , **Food World (Beijing) **が报じた.

UCN World Economy Index ( China, エクアドル, インド, ベトナム, インドネシア, タイの価格を, 1kg あたり60 tail benchmark tracking)は, The price increased from $3.33/kg to $0.02/kg compared with the previous week. The current level is still 6% lower than the same period last year, which is 6%, and the current strength of the world market is still reflected.

China: To celebrate the holiday, you need to be weak and stable.

China 's では, エビ価格は5 weeks after the whereabouts of the 続の, the stability of the sign しを见せたが, the recovery of the area によってばらつきがある. The main production areas are the stable and stable one in the East Province of Fujian and the weak and weak situation in Fujian and Shandong Province .

Looking forward to the Tomb Sweeping Day , the consumption stimulus effect is expected, and industry stakeholders are in need of the downturn, pointing out the negative impact. Tongwei Agriculture・Livestock Industryによると, 価格は Bottom を打った Possibility がHigh く, May から Xu 々に Reply する见込みだという.

Ekatera: The highest production level in the past fell sharply

Record increase in the production volume of に,エククアドルでは, and the U.S. and Europeからのneeds to reduceにより, すべてのサイズで価格が大きく下した.

Specially , the 20/30 standard has dropped by about 20% compared with the same period last year . The country of China and the United States has established its status as the largest supplier of water to the country and has established its status as the largest country of supply and demand.

The market psychology, the changes after the exhibition, and the export industry's expectations for the next time will be based on the amount of attention received. As a result, the price of special products in the Chinese market is about $0.20/kg , and the price of the first batch of factory is about $5.00/kg .実 Ji's quotation price is low, and the prompt price is $0.10~$0.20/kg. The low level is the lowest level.

Import business operators, large scale manufacturers, large scale manufacturers, large scale manufacturers, and retail businesses Those who do not have to pay attention to the situation in the warehouse will not be punished, and the new regulations will require caution and posture when purchasing.

インド: Reduction in supply will lead to negative effects

インドでは, エビ価格は后ち智し, plural サイズでapproximately $0.12/kg (INR 10/kg conversion)のrise となった. The current level is still 11% to 17% lower than the same period last year .

インド最大の養殖地域であるアンドラ・プラデーシュ州では、放流シーズンが1月に開始され、4月中旬に終了予定であり、収穫は5月中旬に開始される見込みだ。

Abad Overseasのゼネラルマネージャー、Sheraz Anwarは、今回の価格上昇は原料供給の減少に関連しているとし、主要生産期が到来すれば価格は再び下落する可能性があると警告した。

インドネシア：供給不足で価格上昇

インドネシアでは、原料不足によりエビ価格の上昇が続いた。70～100尾サイズは前週比6～7%上昇し、60尾サイズは4.5%上昇した。大型サイズの上昇は比較的緩やかだった。

それでも価格は依然として前年同期比で22～25%低い水準にある。2025年10月～12月の放流量減少が供給を圧迫しており、この逼迫状況は少なくとも2026年4月末まで続く見込みだ。

ベトナムとタイ：継続する圧力

ベトナムのメコンデルタでは、生産が増加する一方でエビ価格は下落を続けている。新たな放流シーズンは2月下旬に開始され、収穫は5月に到来する見込みだ。加工業者は輸出競争力を維持するため、買付価格を引き下げている。

一方、タイでは数週間の下落後に価格は安定した。60尾サイズは前週と同水準だったが、80尾サイズはやや下落した。全体として価格は依然として前年同期比で13～25%低い水準にある。

タイのエビ産業はまた、中東情勢に関連するコスト上昇にも直面している。輸出業者は、プラスチック樹脂不足により包装コストが40～60%上昇したと報告しており、さらに第2四半期からは各航路で燃料サーチャージが導入され、輸送コストが一層増加している。

見通し：不均一な回復が続く

世界のエビ市場は依然として需給の不均衡により圧力を受けており、エクアドルの供給過剰とアジアの一部地域での供給逼迫が鮮明な対比を見せている。一部地域では回復の兆しが見られるものの、新たな収穫シーズンの開始と世界的な需要不透明感により、今後数カ月は価格の変動が続く見通しだ。

🇨🇳 简体中文版（Simplified Chinese Translation）

全球虾市分化：厄瓜多尔供应过剩价格暴跌，亚洲市场温和回升

成本上升、需求疲软与供应变化重塑2026年第15周全球虾类贸易格局

在2026年第15周（3月30日至4月5日），全球虾类市场呈现分化走势：亚洲主要生产国价格小幅回升，而厄瓜多尔因供应过剩及国际需求疲软出现大幅下跌，据**Food World（北京）**报道。

UCN全球虾价指数（涵盖中国、厄瓜多尔、印度、越南、印尼和泰国，以每公斤60只规格为基准）小幅上涨至**$3.33/kg**，较上周增加**$0.02/kg**。尽管如此，该指数仍较去年同期下降6%，反映出全球市场持续承压。

中国：节日需求疲弱，价格趋稳

在中国，虾价在经历连续五周下跌后开始趋于稳定，但各地区恢复情况不一。主要产区广东价格趋稳，而福建和山东仍然偏弱。

清明节未能有效刺激消费，业内人士指出需求依然低迷。根据通威农业与畜牧预测，价格已基本触底，预计将从5月开始逐步回升。

厄瓜多尔：创纪录产量导致价格暴跌

相比之下，厄瓜多尔由于产量创历史新高以及来自美国和欧洲的需求下降，各规格虾价全面下跌。

其中20/30规格跌幅最大，70/80规格同比下降约20%。厄瓜多尔已成为中国和美国最大的虾类供应国，但需求增长未能匹配供应扩张。

在波士顿海鲜展之后，市场情绪进一步走弱，订单量低于出口商预期。因此价格下调，尤其是对中国市场，20/30规格价格下降约$0.20/kg，部分工厂报价约为**$5.00/kg**。实际成交价比报价低$0.10–$0.20/kg。

进口商表示，大规格虾的溢价明显缩小，在价格下行背景下，卖方正以折扣价清库存，并对新采购保持谨慎。

印度：供应收紧推动价格反弹

在印度，虾价触底后反弹，各规格上涨约**$0.12/kg（由INR 10/kg换算），但整体仍较去年同期低11–17%**。

The hatching season in Andhra Pradesh, India's main aquaculture region , begins in January and is expected to end in mid-April , with the harvest season starting in mid-May .

Sheraz Anwar, General Manager of Abad Overseas , said the recent price increase was related to reduced raw material supply and that prices may fall again as the main production season approaches.

Indonesia: Raw material shortages drive up prices

Shrimp prices in Indonesia continue to rise due to raw material shortages . Prices for 70-100 cm shrimp have increased by 6-7% , for 60 cm shrimp by 4.5% , while larger sizes have seen relatively smaller increases.

However, overall prices are still 22-25% lower than the same period last year . Due to a significant reduction in seedling stocking from October to December 2025 , supply will remain tight and is expected to continue until the end of April 2026 .

Vietnam and Thailand: Pressure persists

In Vietnam's Mekong Delta , shrimp prices continue to fall despite increased production. The new stocking season began at the end of February , with harvest expected in May . Processing plants are lowering their purchase prices to maintain export competitiveness.

Meanwhile, prices in Thailand have stabilized after several weeks of decline. Prices for the 60 specification remained unchanged from last week , but those for the 80 specification saw a slight decrease . Overall prices are still 13–25% lower than the same period last year .

The Thai shrimp industry is also affected by cost pressures stemming from the situation in the Middle East . Exporters say that packaging costs have risen by 40-60% due to a shortage of plastic resin, while fuel surcharges on several shipping routes since the second quarter have further increased transportation costs.

Outlook: Recovery Path Remains Uneven

The global shrimp market remains affected by supply and demand imbalances , with an oversupply in Ecuador contrasting sharply with tight supplies in parts of Asia . Although some markets have shown signs of recovery, price volatility is expected to continue in the coming months as a new harvest season begins and global demand remains uncertain .

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