Aquaculture Production
Global farmed shrimp markets continue to grow which most shrimps being produced in Asia. L. vannamei is the most important species in the world currently where majority of production comes from aquaculture. Main producers include: China (700 000 tonnes), Thailand (400 000 tonnes) and India (804 000 tonnes).

Aquaculture Production for L. vannamei. (Source: FAO, 2020).