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India’s shrimp sector is in turmoil for the second consecutive day on Friday due to the impact of US tariffs.
Traders fear that US customers may back out of long-term contracts, leading to an estimated loss of around $1 billion. Additionally, farm-gate prices for shrimp are expected to fall by nearly ₹70 per kg for every 50-count batch.
Shrimp are sold based on count, with a 50-count representing 20 grams of shrimp (50 pieces per kg). Until recently, 50-count shrimp were priced around ₹350 per kg. This count is common for Vannamei shrimp, the primary variety exported from India to
