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Malaysia shrimp ban devastates Thai industry, prompts WTO threat

Malaysia has imposed an import ban on Thai shrimp, causing prices to plummet and buyers to disappear. The ban, which officially took effect on June 1, has severely impacted Thai shrimp farmers, with farm-gate prices dropping significantly. Thai authorities are considering action at the World Trade Organization, while Malaysia awaits a response regarding export quality and biosecurity requirements. AI

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Malaysia shrimp ban devastates Thai industry, prompts WTO threat

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Aidan Jones ·

    Malaysia’s import ban pushes Thai shrimp industry to brink

    Thai shrimp farmers have warned they face being driven out of business after Malaysia banned imports of five shrimp species over apparent safety concerns, as the industry also grapples with disease outbreaks, rising competition and renewed US tariff threats. Malaysia issued a tem…