Reliable, up-to-date farm-gate pricing across major producing regions has previously been difficult to access – and often locked behind costly subscriptions. But the new portal is free and currently covers Ecuador, India, Indonesia and Vietnam, with prices shown per species (L. vannamei and P. monodon) and size category.
Interactive charts display recent price trends, updated regularly in cooperation with trusted local partners – Kampi in Ecuador, Jala in Indonesia, Aqua Exchange in India, and Tomota in Vietnam. The user can download graphs and datasets by simply clicking the button.
Why this matters
According to Willem van der Pijl, the portal is significant for three main reasons:
- Farm-gate pricing is the first critical benchmark in the shrimp value chain, influencing decisions from hatcheries and feed mills through to exporters and processors.
- By providing consistent, regularly updated price indications across origins, the portal enables stakeholders to compare, benchmark and better understand global dynamics.
- In times of growing volatility – from disease outbreaks and changing feed costs to trade disruptions – transparent price data supports more informed decision-making and risk management.
Methodology and disclaimer
The data shown on the portal is sourced through a network of local industry partners with direct market access. Prices represent average indications intended to show trend direction, not exact transactional levels. Actual farm-gate prices may differ based on size, quality, location, buyer relationships and payment terms. As stated on the portal: “These prices serve as an indication of the trend in farm-gate price movements and should be used only for this purpose.”
Plans to expand
The Farm Gate Price Portal will continue to evolve, expanding to additional countries, species and size ranges. Shrimp Insights is also developing more advanced analytics and benchmarking tools to further enhance the portal’s value as a global reference for producers, buyers, and analysts.
Free registration for updates
Users can visit the portal directly or sign up to receive weekly price updates, news, and analysis.
Registration is free at: www.shrimpinsights.com/subscribe.
