Problems faced by suppliers in procurement process of shrimp by processing units in Prakasam district of Andhra Pradesh

Abstract

The demand for seafood has been rising steadily over the years, and the shrimp industry in India has experienced significant growth as part of this trend. Among the different types of shrimp, Litopenaeus vannamei (white leg shrimp) is the most in-demand species in India. In 2023-2024, India's total fish production reached a record high of 17.445 million tonnes, making it the second-largest fish-producing country globally. Andhra Pradesh is the leading producer of shrimp in India. This paper examines the constraints faced by suppliers in the procurement process of a shrimp by processing units in Prakasam district of Andhra Pradesh. A total of 70 respondents were selected for the study comprising of 60 farmers and 10 middlemen. The study revealed that quality standards set by companies and the rejection of lots are the most important constraints faced by the sample respondents in the shrimp production and supply.