The record export value of $11 billion in 2025 has given a strong boost to the seafood industry. In 2026, the challenge is to maintain growth momentum amid mounting market barriers and intense competition.

Shrimp exports to China have grown robustly this year, surpassing the $1 billion mark for the first time. China is the first market to reach this milestone.

If the preliminary anti-dumping duty of 35.29 per cent imposed on certain companies is upheld in the final ruling expected in early 2026, the industry could face a major turning point.