Is brown shrimp becoming a luxury product? After a shortage and record prices, the sector hopes that the drop observed in recent months will be confirmed.
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By Julien BialasPublished on 10/2/2024 at 10:33 p.m.
Reading time: 5 min
QWhat is happening on the brown shrimp market? A flagship product of our culture, appreciated either plain, in a tomato or in croquettes, the price of this small crustacean has seen its price soar in recent months. An increase of 19.88% compared to September 2023, according to the “Testachats-Le Soir” basket (additional details on our site). Today, according to the consumer association, a customer must pay 6.51 euros for 100 grams of peeled shrimp. Two years ago, he had to spend “only” 5.43 euros for this same product. Although the increase seems high, a wind of relief is blowing through the sector. Because, at the start of the year, it was a shortage that we were talking about. With prices commensurate with the rarity of the product. At the fishmonger, the slate could indicate 12 euros per hundred grams (for peeled shrimp).
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