June US shrimp imports were 7% larger than a year ago due in part to a rise in the valuation of the US dollar. June US shell on shrimp imports were 15% more than 2009. Since June however, the US dollar has depreciated roughly 7%. If the deflated dollar valuation continues it may slow US shrimp imports. 2010 through June US snow crab imports were 24% less than the prior year. The snow crab leg markets are firm.
