Local Shrimp Supply Sufficient Nationwide, Selangor Among Major Contributors
SHAH ALAM: The Department of Fisheries Malaysia (DOF) has assured that the supply of fresh local shrimp in markets nationwide is sufficient, stable, and not experiencing any supply disruptions at this time.
Its Director-General, Dato’ Adnan Hussain, said this situation is supported by the strong performance of the country’s marine shrimp sub-sector, which includes Tiger Shrimp (Penaeus monodon) and Whiteleg Shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei).
According to him, the country’s marine shrimp production recorded 57,047.80 tonnes last year and 60,970.79 tonnes in 2024, indicating a stable production trend.
“In terms of economic value, this sub-sector recorded a wholesale value of RM1.66 billion in 2024 and RM1.53 billion in 2025, with an estimated retail market value exceeding RM2.1 billion.
“For the year 2026 up to May, local marine shrimp production has been reported to have reached 14,308.36 tonnes, with a wholesale value of RM386.57 million,” he said in a statement today.
Meanwhile, Adnan said Selangor is among the main contributors from the Central Zone in national shrimp production, with a production record of 2,463.17 tonnes in 2025 valued at RM84.85 million, as well as 852.71 tonnes up to last May.
In light of this, he said DOF is tightening biosecurity controls at all entry points into the country to prevent the risk of aquaculture diseases such as Early Mortality Syndrome (EMS) and White Spot Syndrome Virus (WSSV).
He explained that these enforcement measures also ensure that aquaculture products in the local market remain at safe levels, are of high quality, and comply with established standards.
“In addition, efforts to transform the aquaculture industry continue to be strengthened through the development of Aquaculture Industrial Zones (ZIA) as well as the use of modern technologies such as Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS) and the Internet of Things (IoT) technology.
“The development of locally-bred disease-free shrimp stock is also being carried out to reduce dependence on external sources,” he said.
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