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Trade Statistics

Container ship in a terminal
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For the fourth consecutive year, this session will present the latest global shrimp export and import statistics. You’ll gain a clear understanding of recent shifts in product and trade flows—insights that will frame discussions throughout the rest of the forum. We will walk through country-level trade data and invite country representatives to join us on stage to provide context and engage in discussion. This session has become a cornerstone of the Global Shrimp Forum program and will remain a recurring feature of future editions.

Chairpersons /
Melanie Siggs
LRQA
Melanie Siggs
Global Head of Seafood
Melanie Siggs has worked internationally in strategic roles for both commercial and NGO organisations across the food and timber sectors. She has specialised in fisheries and aquaculture over the past 14 years. She is a consultant to the Global Seafood Alliance, and an Advisor to the World Economic...
Travis Larkin
Seafood Exchange
Travis Larkin
Owner & CEO
Travis Larkin is CEO and owner of Seafood Exchange, a seafood importing and wholesale company based in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. He joined Seafood Exchange in 1997 from Darden Restaurants, where he handled shrimp procurement for Red Lobster, Olive Garden, and Bahama Breeze. He possesses...
Program /
9:00-9:10
Opening

Delivered by:
Melanie Siggs, Global Head of Seafood, LRQA
Travis Larkin, Owner & CEO, Seafood Exchange

9:10-9:55
Export Statistics: Presentation & Panel Discussion

Panelists:
Marcelo Vélez, Chairman of the Board (CNA) and President of the Board (Edpacif)
Indian panelist TBA
Aris Utama, Director – Head of Sales & Marketing, Bumi Menara Internusa
Van Vu Vu (PhD), Co-Founder and CEO, TOMOTA

Moderated by Travis Larkin, Owner & CEO, Seafood Exchange

9:55-10:40
Import Statistics: Presentation & Panel Discussion

Panelists:
Henry DelaLlana, Vice President of Procurement, Chicken of the Sea Frozen Foods
Kelly Wang (王璐), Director – Overseas Business, Optimize Integration Group
Ralph Sanders, Purchase & Trading Manager, Cooke Europe
Ukida Akiyoshi, Director – Head of Minato News, Minato

Moderated by Travis Larkin, Owner & CEO, Seafood Exchange

10:40-10:45
Closing Remarks

Delivered by Travis Larkin, Owner & CEO, Seafood Exchange

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