Shrimp
Among the best known and most commonly produced species are the black tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon) and the Whiteleg shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei).
In 2024, around 8.8 million metric tons of shrimp were produced worldwide, most of which came from Asia (FAO, 2026). Accounting for about 86%, the white-leg shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) made up the vast majority of production.
Production mainly takes place in pond facilities. In Germany, however, warm water recirculation systems are used for breeding, which are operated with natural or artificial seawater.