From Intrafish on January 25, the Ecuadorian Aquaculture Association (CNA) confirmed that the Chinese government has suspended shipments of Ecuadorian prawn supplier Songa, after vitiligo was found in a batch of shipments.

China Customs informed the Ecuadorian Ambassador in Beijing.

Since July, exports of Ecuadorian shrimp to China have experienced a sharp decline. Previously, a series of COVID-19 viruses were found on the outer packaging of Ecuadorian shrimp products. This has caused people to worry that the exports to China may take several years to recover.

In mid-August, China lifted the import ban on Santa Priscila and Empacreci, the largest shrimp exporters in Ecuador.

The dialogue between Chinese and Ecuadorian officials prompted the two countries to sign a protocol in August that aims to clear the way for the export of Ecuadorian shrimp to China.

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