Effects of Catfish, Crawfish, and Shrimp Imports on U.S. Domestic Prices

Abstract

Recent increases in imports of catfish, crawfish, and shrimp have caused concern as to their impact on domestic prices. This study seeks to identify the linkages between imports of these goods and producer prices. Increases in imports of catfish and shrimp are shown to decrease related domestic prices. However, recent trends show a simultaneous increase in both imports and domestic prices of crawfish.Resource /Energy Economics and Policy,