A shortage of shrimp fry and the onset of disease are the main factors driving Thai raw material shrimp prices up by around 20 percent over the past two months, according to industry insiders.
July farm prices for Thai farmed shrimp were between THB 113 (€2.9/$3.6) and THB 136 (€3.5/$4.3) for 60 pieces per kilogram and THB 106 (€2.7/$3.4) to THB 131 (€3.4/$4.2) for 70 pieces per kilogram.
September prices are at THB 147 for 60 pieces, and THB 140 for 70 pieces.
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