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An investigation by an alliance of NGOs focused on three of the world's largest producers of shrimp.
Analysis of industry in Vietnam , Indonesia and India found a 20-60% drop in earnings from pre-pandemic levels.
The report also found hazardous working conditions, particularly in India and parts of Indonesia .
Supermarkets linked to facilities where exploited labor was reported by workers include Target, Walmart and Costco in the United States .
Only about 1,000 of the 2 million shrimp farms in the major producing countries of India , Indonesia , Vietnam , Ecuador , Thailand and Bangladesh are certified by either the Aquaculture Stewardship Council or the Best aquaculture Practices ecolabel.
U.S. policymakers could use antitrust and other laws already in place to establish oversight to ensure fair pricing from Western retailers.
Ecuador 's exports rose 12% in volume in 2023 , but fell 5% in value.
India ’s exports rose 1% but dropped nearly 11% .
Vietnam 's exports were down 25% in.
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