ShrimpHigh Export PotentialHigh Risk

Giant Tiger Prawn

Penaeus monodon

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Market Size

₹8,000 Cr

Demand Trend

Stable

Export Potential

High

Risk Level

High

ROI

25%

Payback

24 mo

Overview

The Giant Tiger Prawn was India's dominant shrimp species before vannamei took over. It commands premium prices in export markets due to its larger size, firmer texture, and distinctive banded appearance. While more susceptible to disease than vannamei, tiger shrimp remains a high-value crop especially suited to extensive and improved-extensive brackishwater farming systems.

Key Highlights

Premium pricing at ₹500-800/kg makes it highly profitable per unit
₹8,000 Cr market with stable demand in premium export segments
Larger size (up to 35 cm) commands premium in Japanese and EU markets
Well-suited to extensive and improved-extensive farming with lower input costs
Indigenous species with established broodstock programs in India

Farming Parameters

Water TypeBrackishwater

Temperature25-30°C

Salinity15-30 ppt

Cycle Duration120-150 days

Cycles / Year2

Yield / Acre1.5-2.5 MT

Survival Rate60-70%

FCR1.6-1.8

Financial Summary

CAPEX / Acre₹12.00 L

OPEX / Cycle₹7.00 L

Revenue / Cycle₹10.00 L

Price Range₹500-800/kg

Avg Price / kg₹600

ROI

25%

Payback

24 mo

Cycles/Year

Ideal Regions

West BengalKeralaKarnataka

Key Risks

High susceptibility to WSSV (White Spot Syndrome Virus) and other viral diseases
Lower survival rates compared to vannamei shrimp
Longer crop cycle increases exposure to environmental and disease risks
Cannibalistic behaviour leads to stock losses if feed management is poor
Limited availability of quality SPF seed stock

Required Licenses

CAA (Coastal Aquaculture Authority) Registration
State Fisheries Department License
MPEDA Registration (for export-oriented units)

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Top Vendors & Suppliers

RGCA (Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Aquaculture)

CIBA Hatcheries

Waterbase Limited

Growel Feeds

CP Aquaculture (India)

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