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Expana provides trusted, IOSCO-assured shrimp price assessments, market insights and forecasts, offering comprehensive coverage of both wild-caught and farm-raised shrimp across major global trade routes. Whether you’re managing procurement, monitoring global trade shifts, or responding to foodservice trends, our shrimp intelligence helps you navigate one of the most complex and volatile seafood markets with confidence.
Expana – the IOSCO-assured global leader in shrimp prices and market intelligence
Expana delivers unparalleled visibility into global shrimp markets, backed by an IOSCO-assured methodology and a broad network of industry contributors. With over 700 price series spanning the all global markets, we offer trusted, high-frequency pricing for farmed and wild-caught shrimp across key origins and product types.
Our shrimp intelligence includes:
- proprietary shrimp price assessments across 430+ series in the US and Europe
- 45+ forecasted shrimp price series
- coverage of both farm-raised and wild-caught products, segmented by size, form, and origin
- IOSCO-assured methodology built on verified trade data and contributor input
- production and trade trend monitoring across Ecuador, India, Vietnam, and other major suppliers
- market commentary highlighting key drivers including inventory levels, freight, and disease outbreaks
- integration of sustainability, certification, and policy factors influencing price premiums and access
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Our shrimp forecasting methodology
Expana’s shrimp price forecasts combine macroeconomic indicators, supply-demand fundamentals, and technical analysis to deliver forward-looking insights you can trust.
- Macroeconomic signals: We analyze consumer demand trends in major importing regions, currency fluctuations, and broader economic indicators affecting seafood consumption and trade.
- Technical analysis: Historical price trends are evaluated using tools such as moving averages, momentum indicators, and seasonal patterns to identify potential shifts in market direction.
- Fundamental analysis: Key drivers include production volumes in top aquaculture countries like Ecuador, India, and Vietnam; feed costs; survival and stocking rates; and global export flows. We also monitor inventory levels, especially in cold storage hubs, which heavily influence short-term pricing.
Expana’s integrated forecasting model allows stakeholders to anticipate volatility, prepare for seasonal shifts, and align sourcing strategies with confidence in a fast-evolving global shrimp market.
Trusted data and insights, backed by experts
At Expana, you can rest assured that the world’s foremost market analysts have rigorously verified the data to ensure accuracy and integrity.
Our methodology
Expana is an IOSCO-assured Price Reporting Agency, ensuring the data you benchmark against is the best of its kind.
Use cases
Efficiency
Save time and improve productivity with our actionable insights.
Cost control
Navigate market challenges and maximize long-term success.
Profitability
Utilize our data, market fundamentals, and forecasting expertise to gain a financial edge.
Risk mitigation
Manage risks proactively and minimize your exposure to price fluctuations.
Essential intelligence for industry professionals
Expana delivers essential intelligence to industry professionals across the shrimp supply chain, ensuring business leaders stay informed about the latest prices and industry trends, enabling them to effectively navigate disruptions, manage prices, and deliver value to their customers.
Shrimp Market FAQs
Shrimp prices are influenced by production volumes, feed costs, disease outbreaks, and trade flows. Inventory levels in key markets like the US and Europe also play a crucial role – high stocks can suppress prices, while low inventories can trigger restocking and upward momentum.
Certifications such as ASC and BAP are increasingly required by large retail and foodservice buyers. They influence access to premium markets and can lead to price differentials for certified versus non-certified product.
Farmed shrimp, particularly whiteleg (Litopenaeus vannamei), dominates global supply and offers more consistent sizing and availability. Wild-caught shrimp – such as Gulf or Mexican varieties – often carry a price premium due to limited harvests, distinct flavor profiles, and sustainability considerations.
Ecuador, India, Vietnam, and Indonesia are the leading shrimp exporters, primarily supplying the US, EU, China, and Japan. The US is one of the largest importers, with seasonal and retail demand playing a major role in shaping trade patterns and price movements.