May 30, 2014
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Marine products exports hit US$5,007.7 million in 2013 14, driven by frozen shrimp and Vannamei growth.
Marine products exports in 2013 14 totaled US$5,007.70 million (983,756 tonnes), up 42.6% in dollar terms and 5.98% in quantity, with unit value rising to US$5.09/kg. Frozen shrimp dominated value (64.12%), shrimp exports reached 301,435 tonnes worth US$3,210.94 million, and Vannamei volumes and dollar earnings surged. South East Asia, the USA and EU were primary markets. MPEDA targets US$6.0 billion for 2014 15, citing Vannamei production growth, quality control and value addition infrastructure.