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Several Italian and Spanish seafood operators\u2014major consumers of this product\u2014accuse these imports of unfair competition due to lower prices. Yet, a closer look shows that the economic definition of dumping simply doesn\u2019t fit this case.Dumping: What It Really MeansIn economic terms, dumping occurs when a country exports a product at a lower price than it sells domestically, or even below production cost. When proven, it can justify international trade defense measures. But neither condition applies to red shrimp from North Africa.No Domestic Market, High EfficiencyRed shrimp are not part of Maghreb culinary traditions. There is no domestic market to compare export prices with. These shrimp are caught exclusively for export to countries where demand and value exist.Likewise, the idea that North African companies sell below production cost is unfounded. Fisheries in the region operate with high efficiency, low overhead, and lean structures. No company could sustainably sell at a loss; if they did, they simply wouldn\u2019t survive.Not Dumping \u2014 Just Different RulesThe real issue lies elsewhere. European fleets face strict regulations: catch limits, minimum sizes, biological rest periods, and restricted zones\u2014all essential to preserve marine stocks. Extra-EU countries, while often members of international bodies like the GFCM (General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean), operate under sovereignly defined rules.This regulatory imbalance may cause market distortions, but it\u2019s not dumping. It\u2019s a political and diplomatic issue, not a commercial one.Cooperation, Not AccusationInstead of pointing fingers at our southern neighbors, Europe should seize this as an opportunity for cooperation. A telling example comes from a Mazara del Vallo entrepreneur who recently launched a joint venture with Maghreb partners\u2014an intelligent and forward-looking move that paves the way for shared growth and new opportunities for Italian enterprises.Bringing all stakeholders\u2014producers, governments, international bodies\u2014around the same table is the only way to establish fair and sustainable common rules. Avoiding hasty or even offensive judgments and working together for rational resource management is the only way to secure the future of Mediterranean fisheries.After all, it would be hypocritical to forget that Europe itself practiced unsustainable intensive fishing for decades. The world has changed. What we need now are alliances, not barriers. And red shrimp can become\u2014not a source of conflict\u2014but an opportunity for dialogue.Stay updated with the most relevant news in the seafood industry\u2014subscribe to our weekly newsletter.NEWSLETTER"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Red Shrimp Exports: Why North Africa Isn\u2019t Doing Dumping","item":"https:\/\/www.pesceinrete.com\/north-african-red-shrimp-dumping\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]