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Shrimp Farming

Sustainable shrimp aquaculture in Sri Lanka

Shrimp Farm License

  • Environmental Clearance
  • Site Approval Certificate
  • Water Quality Standards
POPULAR

Farming Guidelines

  • Pond Preparation
  • Stocking Protocols
  • Feed Management

Approved Species

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L. vannamei
Whiteleg Shrimp
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P. monodon
Black Tiger

🔴 Live Industry Impact 🔴

Real-time Sri Lankan Shrimp Industry Performance 2023-2024

LIVE DATA STREAM ACTIVE
0
Active Ponds
NAQDA Licensed
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0 MT
2023 Production
↑ 8.2% YoY Growth
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Rs. 0B
Export Revenue
4,020 MT Exported
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0+
Total Employment
7,500 Direct + 15,000 Indirect
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LIVE UPDATES:
🦐 Puttalam Region: 14,145 MT (75% of national production) • 🌍 USA Imports: 1,509 MT • 📊 L. vannamei: 88% market share • 🎯 2024 Target: 22,000 MT • 💼 Farm Area: 1,556 hectares • 🚀 Vision 2027: Rs. 25B exports • 🦐 Puttalam Region: 14,145 MT (75% of national production) • 🌍 USA Imports: 1,509 MT
🦐 Official Industry Data 2023-2024

Sri Lankan Shrimp Industry Statistics

Comprehensive data from official sources including NAQDA, Central Bank, and Export Development Board

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2023 Total Production

18,860 MT

↑ 8.2% from 2022

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Export Value

Rs. 10.4B

4,020 MT exported

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NAQDA Licensed

2,658

Active ponds

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Total Area

1,556 Ha

Under cultivation

📊 Regional Production Distribution (2023)

75%

Puttalam

14,145 MT

Leading producer

15%

Batticaloa

2,829 MT

Eastern hub

7.5%

Mannar

1,415 MT

Growing region

2.5%

Mulathivu

471 MT

Emerging area

🦐 Species Distribution

Litopenaeus vannamei (White Shrimp) 88%

16,597 MT • Higher yield & disease resistance

Penaeus monodon (Black Tiger) 12%

2,263 MT • Premium market value

🌍 Top Export Markets (2023)

🇺🇸 USA
1,509 MT
🇪🇺 EU Countries
1,267 MT
🇯🇵 Japan
644 MT
🌏 Other Markets
600 MT

📈 Government Production Targets (2024-2027)

22,000

MT by 2024

26,000

MT by 2025

31,000

MT by 2026

35,000

MT by 2027

Vision 2027: Position Sri Lanka as a leading sustainable shrimp producer in South Asia with Rs. 25 billion in export revenue and 10,000+ direct employment opportunities.

📊 Economic Impact

  • • Rs. 10.4 billion export earnings
  • • 7,500+ direct employment
  • • 15,000+ indirect employment
  • • 0.8% of agricultural GDP

🌱 Sustainability

  • • 85% farms use probiotics
  • • 60% implement BMPs
  • • 40% use renewable energy
  • • Zero antibiotic policy

🔬 Technology Adoption

  • • 45% use automated feeders
  • • 30% IoT water monitoring
  • • 25% use AI predictions
  • • 15% blockchain traceability

Data Sources: NAQDA Annual Report 2023 | Central Bank of Sri Lanka | Export Development Board | Ministry of Fisheries | FAO Statistics 2024

Last Updated: January 2025 | All figures are official government statistics

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