Following the United States, Europe has also fallen into a "shrimp shortage", and the shortage of raw materials may become a long-term problem.

Starting from June 7, Spain will accept vaccinated travelers from any country, which means that Europe’s largest seafood consumer will usher in the peak season. On the other hand, with the opening of the catering market, European frozen shrimp stocks It has fallen to a historical low. For some importers, ensuring the stability of the supply of goods at this stage may be more practical than price competition.

Sophia Balod, chief analyst of Seafood TIP, a seafood market analysis agency, said that the summer months of each year are usually the peak season for shrimp consumption in Europe. In the second quarter, the number of new cases of new crowns in European countries continued to decline, vaccination rates continued to rise, and a large number of meals The store reopened, and the stock of shrimp products was stretched