Andhra shrimp woes: Prices down, demand weak; fishermen struggle to stay afloat
Andhra Pradesh's mechanised boat operators are worried about the low prices and weak export demand for brown shrimp. Prices have fallen from ₹450 per kg in 2021 to ₹400, making it difficult for fishing crews to profit despite decent catches of brown and tiger shrimp. Many are finding the current market conditions unviable for their operations.
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