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  • Published On : Dec 2022
  • Code : CMI1232
  • Pages :188
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  • Industry : Food and Beverages

Shrimps are classified as decapod crustaceans that play important roles in the food chain and are an important food source for larger animals ranging from fish to whales. Humans consume the muscular tails of several shrimps that are widely caught and farmed for consumption.

Global shrimp market was valued at US$ 40.88 Billion in 2021 in terms of revenue, exhibiting a CAGR of 6.01% during the forecast period (2022 to 2030).

Drivers

Around 20% of the species of shrimp are commercially significant that include Whiteleg, giant tiger prawn, akiami paste shrimp, southern rough shrimp, and others. Based on their categorization of presentation, grading, color, and uniformity, most shrimps are sold frozen and marketed for high levels of omega-3 fatty acids and low levels of mercury along with proteins, vitamin A and B6, B12, C, and E, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, phosphorous, copper, choline, iodine, and astaxanthin. Furthermore, it has anti-inflammatory, anti-aging, and anti-cancer properties. Chitosan from shrimp shells has a range of applications in pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, cosmetics, and water treatments. Pigments such as carotenoids and astaxanthin are obtained from shrimp waste and are widely used in the pharmaceutical industry.

High nutritional benefits of shrimp along with increasing applications of chitosan and pigments obtained from shrimp are driving the growth of the shrimp market. Moreover, the growing consumption of seafood and the increasing aquaculture industry is further fueling the growth of the global shrimp market. For instance, according to United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (UN FAO) survey in July 2020, the global per capita seafood consumption increased above 20 kg per person per year.

After the COVID-19 pandemic, sales of shrimps through supermarkets/hypermarkets declined by 22.8%, by value, from 2019 to 2021. This was due to the economic crisis in Europe, where the GDP fell by 7% in 2020, and to some extent in the U.S. where the GDP decreased to 2.3%. Consumers have switched to private label brands instead of U.S. national brands, which offer varieties of shrimp products, such as South American White Shrimp, Asian White Shrimp, and Breaded Shrimp Products.

Figure 1. Global Shrimp Market Value Share (%), By Region, 2021

SHRIMP MARKET

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Market Restraints

Trade War between developed economies is expected to hinder the growth of the global shrimp market. In the wake of becoming a financial superpower like China, the U.S., and Russia, are involved in a trade war from past few years.

In 2019, the Chinese Government imposed retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods which affected US$ 110 Billion in estimated annual reports at different tariff rates from 10-25%. The U.S. Government announced a phase one trade deal with China on October 11, 2019, which was implemented on February 15, 2019 but the seafood industry was left out of the settlement. Such trade wars limit the import and export of seafood and mainly shrimp, which is one of the most consumed seafood in the world. Therefore, trade wars between developed and underdeveloped nations act as restraints for the market growth.

Shrimp Market Report Coverage

Report Coverage Details
Base Year: 2021 Market Size in 2021: US$ 40.88 Bn 
Historical Data for: 2017-2020 Estimated Year: 2022
Forecast Period 2022 to 2030 CAGR: 6.01% Forecast Period: 2022-2030
Geographies covered:
  • By Region: North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa
Segments covered:
  • By Source Type: Cold Water Shrimps, Hot Water Shrimps
  • By Species: Gulf Shrimps, Farmed Whiteleg Shrimps, Banded Coral Shrimps, Giant Tiger Shrimps, Blue Shrimps, Ocean Shrimps, Royal Red Shrimps
  • By Form: Frozen, Canned, Peeled, Cooked, Shell-On, Others
  • By End use Industry: Food, Cosmetics, Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology and Life Sciences, Others
  • By Distribution Channel: Hypermarket, Supermarket, Convenience Stores, Specialty Stores, Online, Others
Companies covered:

Pacific Seafood, Morubel nv, Maruha Nichiro Corporation, The Clover Leaf Seafoods Family, Royal Greenland A/S, Rich Products Corporation, Thai Union Group PCL, Marvesta Shrimp Farms, Cargill, Inc., and Nippon Suisan Kaisha Ltd. 

Growth Drivers:
  • Availability of shrimp at low price
  • Growing awareness about the high nutritional content of shrimp
Restraints & Challenges:
  • Trade wars between nations

Market Trends

Shrimp is one of the most traded species of seafood across the globe. Due to the high demand for shrimp and its improved supply, the shrimp industry growth remains a stable prospect for long-term growth. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization in 2021, the international trade for shrimp was approximately 3.35 million tons. According to the same report, the top exporter of shrimp in 2021 was Ecuador, which exported approximately 25% of the total international trade, whereas the top importers of shrimp were the U.S. and European Union. Thus, the high trade of shrimps also ensures robust prospects, minimizing risk for investments due to regional uncertainties in the shrimp industry.

Along with the food industry, shrimp is increasingly used in the pharmaceutical, healthcare, and cosmetic industries. Shrimp is widely used in aforementioned industries due to its various properties such as antioxidant and anti-aging properties. Thus, the use of shrimp in such industries continues to boost the market growth. Furthermore, the rising use of eco-friendly techniques for the production of shrimp is further expected to contribute to market growth over the forecast period. In addition, the rising demand for ready-to-eat seafood products is estimated to fuel the market expansion in the coming years.

 Figure 2. Global Shrimp Market Value Share (%), By Species, 2021

SHRIMP MARKET

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Recent Developments

  • In March 2021, BioMar, a global leader in sustainable aquaculture feeds, supplying high-performance diets for more than 45 different fish and shrimp species, acquired a major share of Viet-Uc, a leading aquaculture industry player in Vietnam, to expand its presence in fish hatcheries, shrimp hatcheries industries, and shrimp farming
  • In August 2022, Thai Union Group PCL, a Thailand-based producer of seafood-based food products, announced its alliance with The ISH Food Company, a producer of sustainable and healthy plant-based food, and launched its product Shrimpish, a plant-based shrimp
  • In March 2020, Sykes Seafood, a provider of a wide range of frozen fish and seafood, acquired Klaas Paul, a shrimp processor based in Europe. This initiative was taken to offer a wide range of frozen products to consumers through food service and retail.

Competitive Section

Major players operating in the global shrimp market are Pacific Seafood, Morubel nv, Maruha Nichiro Corporation, The Clover Leaf Seafoods Family, Royal Greenland A/S, Rich Products Corporation, Thai Union Group PCL, Marvesta Shrimp Farms, Cargill, Incorporated, and Nippon Suisan Kaisha Ltd.

Frequently Asked Questions

Global shrimp market was valued at around US$ 40.88 Billion in 2021.

High nutritional benefits of shrimp along with increasing applications of chitosan and pigments obtained from shrimp are driving the growth of the shrimp market.

Increasing demand for shrimps in the food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetic industries are some of the main trends in the market.

Trade wars between developed and underdeveloped nations act as restraints to the market growth.

Major players operating in the market are Pacific Seafood, Morubel nv, Maruha Nichiro Corporation, The Clover Leaf Seafoods Family, Royal Greenland A/S, Rich Products Corporation, Thai Union Group PCL, Marvesta Shrimp Farms, Cargill, Incorporated, and Nippon Suisan Kaisha Ltd.

The market is estimated to grow at around 6.01 % CAGR over the forecast period (2022-2030).

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