Chinese importer Qingdao Zhongdao Food Supply Chain has opened a second shrimp processing plant in Ecuador, operating locally under the name Ecuamarisco. The facility began production in December, marking another rapid expansion of Chinese investment in Ecuador’s shrimp industry. This follows closely after another Chinese-owned plant opened in the country, indicating growing ties between Chinese seafood companies and Ecuadorian aquaculture operations. Ecuador is one of the world’s largest shrimp exporters, and Chinese investment in processing infrastructure reflects strong demand from China for imported shrimp. The development highlights ongoing consolidation and foreign investment trends in the global shrimp supply chain.
Original source: Second Chinese-owned shrimp plant opens in Ecuador in quick succession