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  • Publication | 2023
The seabob value chain in Guyana
Global Food and Nutrition Security

Highlights

The seabob shrimp value chain in Guyana is one of 12 value chains competitively selected from over 70 proposals worldwide for support from the FISH4ACP programme. This summary report presents the outputs of design work completed during 2021 and early 2022 to conclude a functional analysis of the VC, assess its sustainability and resilience, develop an upgrading strategy to which the FISH4ACP programme will contribute, and plan for full implementation from mid-2022.

There is a need to tackle declining catches of a variety of prawn, known as seabob, in Guyana, while promoting artisanal fisheries, particularly strengthening the position of women. Key opportunities include strong demand from the US and European markets for more high-value seabob if biological stock issues can be addressed and bigger shrimps can be caught; and strong domestic demand for fresh seabob that can be sold to restaurants and supermarkets.