Trachypenaeus shrimps, grouped under "not elsewhere included" (nei) in fisheries statistics, represent several species of small penaeid shrimps found in tropical and subtropical waters, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region. These shrimps are important for local consumption and export markets, often caught by trawl fisheries targeting mixed shrimp assemblages. The top fishing countries for Trachypenaeus shrimps nei include China, India, Thailand, and Vietnam, where they are harvested both inshore and offshore, frequently as part of multi-species shrimp fisheries. These nations have developed significant shrimp fishing and processing industries, supplying both domestic demand and international markets, with Trachypenaeus shrimps contributing to the diversity and volume of their overall shrimp catches.
| Rank | Country | Metric Tons |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colombia | 95 |
Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.