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Tariff impact: Shrimp feed prices drop by ₹4/kg to reimburse farmers
The relief has also come at a time when shrimp production season is reaching its peak
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Prior to the imposition of tariff, Indian shrimps of 20-50 counts were selling at prices ranging between ₹470-₹350 per kg.
The Trump tariff imbroglio continues to impact the Indian shrimp sector. Starting this week, most shrimp feed manufacturers will lower their prices by at least ₹4 per kg to compensate farmers for the drop in farm-gate rates due to uncertainty in a major export destination, according to sources.
Traders said that now, a 25kg bag of feed meant for Vannamei Shrimps (the most common variety exported to the US) will be priced between ₹2,667-₹2,701.75 depending on the grades, while a 25kg bag of feed meant for Tiger Shrimps will be priced between ₹2,947-₹2,995, depending upon the grades.
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Topics : Shrimp Trump tariffs Shrimp exports
