The French shrimp market is worth around 700 million euros. The global shrimp market has experienced significant growth, with total shrimp production increasing by 65% to 10,402 thousand tonnes, with aquaculture accounting for 65% of this total. The French shrimp market is part of this global trend, with an increase of 21%. French domestic production is insufficient to meet demand, and the country imports shrimp, particularly the Penaeus Vannamei species, from American and Asian countries. The French market is concentrated among a few key players, and only a few companies control a substantial share of processed shrimp. Self-service sales of seafood products in supermarkets exceed 400 million euros. Market trends and consumption French shrimp production remains limited, at just over 1,000 tonnes per year, which is insignificant compared to the massive imports of around 150,000 tonnes. These imports are crucial, as the preferred variety, Penaeus Vannmei, needs the warm waters of Southea
