Snapshot: Economics of the Gulf of America Federal Shrimp Fishery (Two-pager)

March 06, 2026

NOAA Fisheries published a snapshot report outlining the economics of the Gulf of America shrimp industry. The report breaks down prices of imported versus U.S.-caught Gulf shrimp, as well as landings, industry costs, profits, and participation in the fishery. It showed a decline in profits and economic stability of the fishery.