Group 1 - The Indonesian shrimp industry is accelerating its efforts to explore the Chinese market due to the impact of increased tariffs imposed by the United States, which has significantly affected exports [1][2] - The U.S. tariffs on Indonesian products were initially set at 32% and later reduced to 19%, but this still poses a serious threat to the shrimp industry, which heavily relies on the U.S. market [1] - In 2022, Indonesia's shrimp exports to the U.S. reached $1.68 billion, accounting for 60% of its total shrimp exports, and the 19% tariff could lead to a 30% decline in overall shrimp export volume, threatening the livelihoods of approximately 1 million workers [1] Group 2 - Prior to the tariff impact, China accounted for only 2% of Indonesia's shrimp exports, but the industry is now shifting focus to markets such as China, the Middle East, South Korea, and the European Union [2] - The Indonesian shrimp farmers' association is actively seeking to negotiate with Chinese importers and other stakeholders, with the goal of capturing a 20% share of China's annual shrimp import market, which is approximately 1 million tons [2]
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Huan Qiu Shi Bao·2025-08-07 22:50