Archive · 3 Oct 2025
Shrimp Industry Suffers from Radioactive Contamination
The Indonesian shrimp industry is facing problems.
Some shrimp were found to have a radioactive substance called Cesium-137.
This happened after contaminated shrimp was sent to the United States.
Now, the U.S. and other countries are worried about the safety of Indonesian shrimp.
This is hurting the industry, as the U.S. has put a company on a red list, and prices have fallen.
Many people who depend on the shrimp industry might lose their jobs.
The government is trying to fix the problem.
Shrimp industry in Indonesia has experienced a 30-35% drop in processing.
Contamination was detected in shrimp exported to the U.S. in August.
The US FDA issued an advisory regarding frozen shrimp from BMS.
U.S. and other foreign buyers are questioning the safety of Indonesian shrimp.
The U.S. is the main market for Indonesian shrimp, accounting for over 60% of exports.
- Who
- Indonesia's shrimp farmers and authorities
- What
- Shrimp industry impacted by radioactive contamination
- When
- August (initial detection), ongoing
- Where
- Indonesia, Modern Cikande Industrial Estate, U.S.
- Why
- Contamination in shrimp led to safety concerns and market impact
Shrimp Farmers' Concern
Government Oversight
Impact on Industry
Shrimp Farmers' Concern
Shrimp farmers are worried about the decline in sales, drop in prices, and potential job losses due to the contamination.
Government Oversight
The government is working to address the contamination to regain consumer trust and protect the industry.
- Industry Impact
- 30-35% drop in processing absorption
- Contamination
- Cesium-137 detected in shrimp
- Affected Company
- PT Bahari Makmur Sejati (BMS)
- US FDA Action
- Issued advisory to avoid BMS shrimp
- Shrimp Exports (2024)
- Approx. 215,000 tonnes, $1.7 billion value
- Main Market
- United States (63.7% of exports)