July 6, 2007

Russia's shrimp consumption expected at 50,000 tonnes in 2007

Russia's cold-water shrimp consumption is expected at 50,000 tonnes in 2007, LEDOVO said.

LEDOVO is an exclusive Russian partner to Canadian shrimp supplier FPI. The Russian frozen shrimp market is growing by 15 percent to 20 percent annually, according to the company.

Britain is the region's top shrimp consumer, with some 120,000 tonnes consumed annually.