Shrimp Aquaculture & Export Industry

Average Farm Gate Shrimp Prices (Rs) for Exports YEAR PRICES (RS) 2008 455 2009 553 2010 604 2011 649 2012 712 2013 754 2014 954 2015 674 2016 - Jan 640

Average Production Cost per kg of Shrimp (Rs) YEAR PRODUCTION COST (RS) 2008 410 2009 423 2010 454 2011 472 2012 550 2013 576 2014 607 2015 664 2016 Jan 676

Average Shrimp Feed Prices (Rs) YEAR PRICES (RS) 2008 180 2009 200 2010 210 2011 215 2012 220 2013 225 2014 230 2015 242 2016 Jan 255

Average USD VS Sri lankan Rupees YEAR 1 USD = SLR(RS) 2008 108 2009 115 2010 112 2011 2012 130 2013 2014 131 2015 140 2016 Jan 145

Shrimp Production YEAR QUANTITY (MT) 2008 2230 2009 3550 2010 3480 2011 4150 2012 3310 2013 4430 2014 5054 2015 6430

Shrimp Exports YEAR QUANTITY (MT) 2008 834 2009 1432 2010 1262 2011 1380 2012 1056 2013 1625 2014 1770 2015 1650

Success Story of the Shrimp Aquaculture NAQDA has been working with SLADA for the implementation of the following in the Shrimp Aquaculture Industry since 2004 Regularizing Shrimp farms and Hatcheries and issuing Licenses to Operate in proper manner including Grading of Shrimp Hatcheries. ZONING the Shrimp Farming Areas and implementing CROP CALENDAR System. Implementation of BMP’s in all the segments of the Industry and Introduced Post Larvae TRANSPORT BILL System. Implementation of Proper Biosecurity Systems and Hi Tech PCR Laboratory System for Screening the disease causing Organisms. Trying to arrange funds to improve the infrastructure facilities like Electricity Supply, common supply and sedimentation canals for certain clusters of shrimp farms.

OUT COME !!! Annual Production of Shrimp Increased Continues Production of Shrimp has been Achieved due to sustainable Aquaculture Practices. Processors and Exporters Receive continues Raw Material Supply through out the year. Shrimp Aquaculture Projects are providing permeant employment and contribute the local economy Government has started to support the Industry through the Budget 2016

Challenges !!! Lower Shrimp Prices Reduced Export Market High Production Cost Maintaining and Improving the BMP’s and Bio Security Systems Finding the New Markets

POSSIBLE INTERVENTIONS by NAQDA Finding New Markets for Shrimp Exports such as USA, China, Russia, Vietnam, Korea and Singapore Improving Current Processing Plants for Value addition and New Product Creation. Branding – “ SRI LANKAN SHRIMPS” Supporting the Industry in obtaining Certifications such as ISO, BAP, BRC, CIQ etc. to get new markets. Grants, Export Incentive Scheme, Low cost Finance, Trade Fairs, Exhibitions, Training and Education Supporting to Exploit the full potential of Budget 2016 for the betterment of the Industry. Improving the implementation and monitoring of BMP’s and Bio Security Systems. Coordinate all the Research Activities related to Aquaculture for the benefit of the Industry.

Meeting Agenda Lower Shrimp Prices and Problems related to Export Markets Feed Cost increases due to the additional tax Develop a Production cost reduction mechanism Strengthens the BMP and Bio Security Mechanism Aqua Park in Batticaloa 6. ADB Funding for Shrimp Aquaculture Industry 7. Monitoring and Evaluation Committee meeting decisions Marine Environment Protection Authority Issues. BMP Violations in Pulichchakulam 10. Chairman’s Visit to Shrimp Farming Area in NWP