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India to outperform in shrimp exports in 2017: UN report

Bumper harvesting of vannamei shrimp to lead to a 41% jump in exports

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Last Updated : Oct 04 2017 | 2:06 AM IST

Amid growing uncertainties in the seafood trade, exporters from India have now a reason to cheer as the country is expected to be the standout performer in 2017 along with Chile.

Indian exports is set to surge by 41 per cent more due to bumper harvesting of vannamei shrimp.

"Of the world's major seafood exporters, India and Chile are expected to be the standout performers in 2017. In India's case, bumper harvests of aquacultured vannamei shrimp is the main factor behind expectations of a $2.3 billion increase in Indian seafood exports in 2017," said a report by Globefish, which is

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