South China Morning Post
AsiaPac · 10 days ago
Thailand’s shrimp industry at ‘lowest point’ as it reels from Malaysia import ban
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Thailand’s shrimp industry at ‘lowest point’ as it reels from Malaysia import ban
Thailand’s shrimp industry is reeling from the latest blow to its once market-dominant business after Malaysia this week suspended imports from its northern neighbour, triggering fresh despair from a sector whose revenue has nosedived in the 15 years since it claimed the crown as the world’s largest exporter.
Malaysia’s temporary ban on five shrimp species – as well as tightened import requirements for Thai sea bass – came into force on Monday.
The trade row comes as Thailand’s fisheries sector.
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