Russia increases shrimp imports from Ecuador 15% in H1 - Fish Union

MOSCOW. Aug 12 (Interfax) - Russia imported 14,000 tonnes of shrimp from Ecuador in H1 2025, up 15% compared to the same period last year, the Fish Union said, citing data from Ecuador's National Aquaculture Chamber.

The value of shipments rose 30%, reaching $70 million. Russia's share in Ecuador's shrimp exports slightly increased, accounting for 4% in both volume and value terms, the union said.

Russian fishermen caught approximately 15,000 tonnes of shrimp in H1, up 11% compared to the same period last year.