Jakarta. Indonesian shrimp exporters could gain ground in the US market as the total tariff on their products stands at around 13.90%, well below the rates imposed on shrimp from India and Vietnam, according to the Marine Affairs and Fisheries Ministry.

Acting Director-General for Strengthening the Competitiveness of Marine and Fisheries Products Erwin Dwiyana said the tariff on Indonesian shrimp consists of an additional 10% duty under Section 301 and a 3.90% antidumping duty.

“Opportunities to increase Indonesia’s shrimp market share are also open, particularly compared with other Asian suppliers, although competition with Ecuador is expected to remain intense,” Erwin said in Jakarta on Friday.

India faces a total tariff of around 19.53%, while the rate on Vietnamese shrimp reaches 41.10%, giving Indonesian products a potential competitive edge in the US market.

The US remains one of Indonesia’s largest shrimp export destinations. Indonesia exported around $1.87 billion worth of shrimp in 2025, with shipments to the US accounting for $1.15 billion, or 61.5% of the total.

Over the past five years, Indonesia’s shrimp exports averaged around $1.93 billion annually, with an average volume of about 229,250 tons.

To capitalize on the tariff gap, the ministry plans to strengthen coordination with relevant ministries and agencies, fisheries associations, exporters, and Indonesian representatives in the US. One of its priorities is assisting Indonesian shrimp exporters through the administrative review process related to antidumping duties.

The ministry also sees opportunities for other Indonesian fisheries products to become more competitive in the US market.

Indonesian crab and blue swimming crab products enjoy a 2.5% tariff advantage over supplies from several Asian countries, including Vietnam and the Philippines. Indonesian tuna also holds a tariff advantage over products from Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, and South Korea.

Meanwhile, Indonesian squid, cuttlefish, octopus, and tilapia could become more competitive against supplies from Asian producers, including China, Vietnam, and Thailand.

The ministry said strengthening the credibility of Indonesia’s fisheries supply chain would also be crucial to maintaining market confidence and reducing the risk of future trade barriers.

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