Andhra Pradesh Shrimp Production by District (FY 2025–26)
District-wise cultured pond hectarage, L. Vannamei, Black Tiger, Scampi, and marine trawl landing output across 9 coastal clusters producing 8,96,900 MT of raw shrimp.
Bhimavaram (West Godavari)
2,56,700 MT
#1 Processing Hub • 34 Plants
Kakinada & Konaseema
1,93,000 MT
21.5% Share • Major Hatchery Belt
SPSR Nellore Cluster
1,29,600 MT
Large-Count Vannamei & Black Tiger
Approved Processing Plants
138 Plants
USFDA & EU Accredited Infrastructure
West Godavari & Eluru (Bhimavaram)
Produces 2,56,700 MT (28.6% of AP output) across 58,400 hectares. Houses 34 export processing plants and 52 commercial cold storages specializing in value-added cooked IQF and retail packs.
East Godavari, Kakinada & Konaseema
Produces 1,93,000 MT (21.5% share) across 44,200 hectares. Premier SPF seed hatchery belt along Tuni–Kakinada with 22 processing facilities supplying China, Vietnam, and Japan.
SPSR Nellore & Tirupati
Produces 1,29,600 MT (14.5% share) across 29,800 hectares. Renowned for low-density farming producing premium large-count Vannamei (20–30 count) and certified Black Tiger.
Regional Hectarage & Output
District-Wise Hectarage, Species & Plant Infrastructure
Internal production data covering all 9 coastal clusters. Total raw production yields approximately 5,67,000 MT finished export product weight alongside domestic consumption.
8,96,900 MT
| District / Coastal Cluster | Pond Area (Ha) | Vannamei (MT) | Black Tiger (MT) | Scampi (MT) | Marine (MT) | Total Output (MT) | State Share | Approved Plants | Export Specialization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
West Godavari & Eluru (Bhimavaram Hub) | 58,400 | 2,38,000 | 8,200 | 6,400 | 4,100 | 2,56,700 | 28.6% | 34 Plants / 52 Cold Storages | Bhimavaram, Akividu, Narasapuram; India's #1 shrimp processing & IQF value-added export cluster (US & EU focus). |
East Godavari, Kakinada & Konaseema | 44,200 | 1,68,500 | 9,500 | 3,800 | 11,200 | 1,93,000 | 21.5% | 22 Plants / 35 Cold Storages | Amalapuram, Kakinada, Tallarevu; Premier hatchery coastline (Tuni-Kakinada) and major HOSO & Black Tiger exporter to China and Japan. |
Krishna & Bapatla (Machilipatnam - Repalle) | 41,500 | 1,46,000 | 6,800 | 4,200 | 5,600 | 1,62,600 | 18.1% | 16 Plants / 28 Cold Storages | Machilipatnam, Avanigadda, Repalle; High-yield brackishwater Vannamei belt & freshwater Scampi farming. |
SPSR Nellore & Tirupati | 29,800 | 1,14,000 | 7,900 | 2,900 | 4,800 | 1,29,600 | 14.4% | 18 Plants / 26 Cold Storages | Kavali, Gudur, Kota, Vakadu; Famous for large-count low-density Vannamei, SPF hatcheries & high-grade Black Tiger. |
Prakasam (Ongole Cluster) | 16,400 | 58,500 | 3,100 | 650 | 3,900 | 66,150 | 7.4% | 11 Plants / 18 Cold Storages | Ongole, Chirala, Singarayakonda; High-salinity coastal aquaculture producing deep-color HOSO shrimp. |
Guntur | 8,200 | 27,400 | 850 | 1,100 | 800 | 30,150 | 3.4% | 6 Plants / 12 Cold Storages | Tenali, Ponnur; Inland low-salinity aquaculture & domestic aqua feed manufacturing hub. |
Visakhapatnam & Anakapalli | 6,100 | 19,800 | 1,950 | 180 | 14,500 | 36,430 | 4.1% | 24 Plants / 38 Cold Storages | Vizag Fishing Harbour, Nakkapalli, Bheemili; Major marine deep-sea trawl landing center and national export logistics gateway. |
Srikakulam & Vizianagaram | 5,400 | 16,800 | 1,400 | 120 | 5,300 | 23,620 | 2.6% | 5 Plants / 9 Cold Storages | Srikakulam, Bhogapuram, Kalingapatnam; Emerging brackishwater aquaculture belt & wild broodstock landing zone. |
Inland / Rayalaseema & Other Districts | 2,500 | 6,200 | 150 | 1,450 | 0 | 7,800 | 0.9% | 2 Plants / 5 Cold Storages | Kurnool, Nandyal, Anantapur; Reservoir and freshwater river prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii) culture. |
| Total Andhra Pradesh Output | 2,12,500 Ha | 7,95,200 | 39,850 | 20,800 | 50,200 | 9,06,050 | 100.0% | 138 Approved Plants | Yields ~5.67 Lakh MT finished export product weight + ~1.15 Lakh MT domestic consumption. |
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