Thailand's important markets of frozen shrimp and prawn are Japan, the united States, Singapore and France. Squid Squid, a marine product, ranks the second to shrimp and prawn. Squid products processed into frozen and dried squid contribute to considerable export earnings. Major importers of Thai squid are Japan, Italy, France and Switzerland. Fishmeal Fishmeal, an essential source of protein, is processed mainly from trash fish.
Most fishmeal production is consumed domestically.
Domestic demand for high quality fishmeal has been rapidly increased in response to the expansion of livestock and shrimp farming. Part of the high grade fishmeal requirement can be met by imports. Canned Tuna Canned Tuna accounts for the most important marine product export item contributing to export value of 10 billion baht each year. Production of canned tuna in Thailand has steadily expanded in response to the increasing overseas demand. At present, there have been 22 fish canning plants in Thailand.