April US shrimp imports were 1.1% less than a year ago. 2008 shrimp imports through April were 1.7% lower than 2007. A relatively depressed US dollar is expected to cause US shrimp imports to remain below prior year levels

throughout this year. In turn, most shrimp markets should continue to trade above last year’s levels in the coming months. April US salmon filet/steak imports were 5% smaller than 2007.