Vannamei Shrimp

Whiteleg or Vannamei shrimp scientific name is Litopenaeus vannamei or L. vannamei. It is also known as Pacific white shrimp or King Prawn. This species of prawn is commonly caught in the eastern Pacific Ocean.

It’s now the most farmed shrimp species in the world. China, India, Vietnam, Thailand from South Asia and Brazil, Ecuador, Mexico from Latin America are the main suppliers of this species of shrimp around the globe.

International

India’s shrimp exports turn positive as July shipments cross 80,000 tons

India’s shrimp export volumes moved into positive territory in 2026, with shipments during the first seven months of the calendar…

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International

Vietnam’s Shrimp Exports Reach $3.3 Billion in First Eight Months of 2026

Vietnam’s shrimp export earnings reached US$3.3 billion during the first eight months of 2026, marking a 12% increase from the…

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International

Vietnam shrimp exports surge in first half of 2026, but challenges remain

Vietnam shrimp export posted strong growth in the first half of 2026, driven by robust demand from China and a…

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International

Vietnam’s seafood Industry eyes $11 billion export target: Growth, innovation & market strategy

In the bustling seafood markets of Vietnam, the air is filled with anticipation. From the shrimp farms in the Mekong…

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Market

Unraveling dramatic collapse of Indian shrimp industry

Shrimp demand increased dramatically worldwide in the early 1980s, notably in China and the United States. India was well-positioned to…

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International

New strains of shrimp to fight against diseases

The Department of Fisheries in Thailand has successfully unveiled two novel strains of Pacific white shrimp, which might revolutionize the…

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Aquaculture

Water quality management is the key for Vannamei shrimp farming

Effective maintenance of water quality is necessary for intensive vannamei shrimp farming. Efficient handling of vannamei shrimp culture is essential…

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International

Raw material shortages cast uncertainty over Vietnam shrimp export industry

Though, domestic shrimp prices have soared again since mid-August, export processing enterprises in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam are concerned…

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International

Vietnamese shrimp industry expanding global reach: targeting new markets

Currently, Vietnam is the world’s second-largest shrimp exporter. Globally, Vietnamese shrimp is exported to around 100 countries and territories, including…

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News

Bangladesh DoF authorized the trial production of Vannamei shrimp PL

The Department of Fisheries in Bangladesh has recently approved the trial production of post larvae (PL) of Vannamei shrimp. The…

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