“Prior to this, I think very few of us would have thought of importing shrimps from Saudi Arabia. It is not something that comes to mind. But now that we know this can be done, and it can be done in a very price-competitive manner, then we can explore with the Saudi embassy and suppliers on what other products they can offer.”
–Chan Chun Sing, Singapore Minister for Trade and Industry, discussing the first shipment of Saudi shrimp sourced from the Red Sea. The Red Sea shrimps are priced at a premium as they are known for their rich flavor, thanks to the Red Sea’s high salinity compared with seawater in other parts of the world. [Straits Times]
