Indonesia, as a maritime nation with abundant natural resources, has become one of the world’s leading producers of shrimp. The destination countries for Indonesian shrimp exports from domestic production are also highly diverse. They range from countries in Asia, Europe, to America.

According to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the volume of Indonesian aquaculture shrimp exports continues to increase from year to year. Especially in 2024, the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries has set an ambitious shrimp production target of 2 million tons.

So, where exactly does Indonesian shrimp get exported to? Find out more in this article!

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The Role of Shrimp in Indonesia’s Exports

Shrimp is one of the leading commodities in Indonesia’s exports. The main export markets for Indonesian shrimp include countries in Asia, Europe, and the United States. Thanks to its high quality and increasingly modern shrimp farming systems, demand for Indonesian shrimp continues to rise in the international market.

Main Destinations for Indonesian Shrimp Exports

1. United States

The United States market is also an important export destination for Indonesian shrimp. With its large population and increasing demand for seafood products, the United States is a promising market for Indonesian shrimp producers.

With this vast market, the United States is the largest destination country for Indonesian shrimp exports, accounting for 71.6 percent of the total national shrimp exports. Every year, the United States imports approximately 700,000 tons of shrimp, with around 18% or about 130,000 tons coming from Indonesia.

With this value, Indonesia ranks second as the largest shrimp exporter to the United States after Ecuador.

2. Japan

The second destination country for Indonesian shrimp exports is Japan. Japan’s rich culinary culture of seafood products makes Indonesian shrimp have a stable market share in this country.

Every year, Japan imports around 220,000 tons of shrimp, with approximately 16% or about 35,000 tons coming from Indonesia. With this shrimp export value, Indonesia ranks third as the largest shrimp exporting country to Japan after India and Vietnam.

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3. Singapore

In third place is the neighboring country, Singapore, which is a destination for Indonesian aquaculture shrimp exports. In 2021, Singapore exported 1.89 million tons of shrimp from Indonesia, with a total value of 8.2 million US dollars.

4. Malaysia

Malaysia is also one of the destination countries for Indonesian shrimp exports. In 2021, the neighbouring country imported shrimp with a volume of 2.07 million kg or a value of 3.38 million USD from Indonesia.

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Challenges and Opportunities for Indonesian Shrimp Exports in the Future

Although Indonesian shrimp exports have shown significant growth, there are still challenges to be faced. Some of these include environmental sustainability, global competition, and changes in international trade regulations.

Some regions with large market shares such as the European Union also hold potential for Indonesian shrimp. However, Indonesian shrimp faces several obstacles to enter these two regions, including the European Union only accepting shrimp with BAP 3 stars, ASC, BRC/IRF certification, and passing strict antibiotic tests. Therefore, farmers, governments, and all stakeholders must continue to work together to achieve common goals.

Let’s Support Indonesian Shrimp Exports Together with DELOS!

Indonesian shrimp has the potential to dominate the world export market. However, to achieve this, solid cooperation between shrimp producers, exporters, and the government is needed to maximize Indonesia’s shrimp potential.

DELOS, together with Indonesian shrimp farmers, is committed to improving the quality of Indonesian shrimp through sustainable farming. Let’s support the increase in production and export value of Indonesian shrimp together with DELOS! Visit www.delosaqua.com or contact contact@delosaqua.com.