Thailand's shrimp industry hauled in huge losses in the past few years due to the Early Mortality Syndrome (EMS). Many industry watchers believed this year would bring a recovery -- but after nearly five months into 2014 production levels are still at a historical low.
Caused by a long-lasting drought, and a slower-than-expected recovery from the disease, it is unlikely farmers will find back their old strength.
Production of Thai shrimp peaked in 2010 at 610,000 metric tons, then consequently dropped to 450,000 metric tons in 2012, and 250,000 metric tons last year.
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