Andhra Pradesh's Shrimp Exports Face Tariff and Shipping Challenges Amid Market Diversification

Andhra Pradesh remains a key contributor to India's seafood exports, particularly farmed shrimp, despite recent challenges. Tariff barriers led to a nearly 15% drop in shipments to the U.S. between April and November 2025, prompting exporters to diversify markets toward the EU, China, and others. Meanwhile, rumors of shipping disruptions linked to Middle East conflicts have caused panic selling among local aqua farmers, leading to premature harvesting and price declines. Officials emphasize the state's integrated aquaculture and export infrastructure as vital to sustaining the sector amid global uncertainties.