Locally farmed shrimp hits Kuwaiti markets for first time
KISR proposes 100,000-square-meter fish farming complex to boost food security
The Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR) marked its fourth consecutive year of success in producing and marketing locally farmed shrimp using advanced technologies, aligning with the New Kuwait 2035 vision and supporting national food security.
At the “Shrimp Harvest” event held at the Kabd Research and Innovation Station and sponsored by Acting Director General Dr. Faisal Al-Humaidan, KISR showcased its achievements in sustainable aquaculture.
Dr. Shireen Al-Subaie, head of the shrimp farm project, announced that this year’s production reached a marketable shrimp weight of 20 grams, with yields exceeding 2 kg per square meter, reports Al-Rai daily.
The project uses biofloc technology — an eco-friendly, chemical-free system that recycles water continuously —proving its viability even under Kuwait’s challenging groundwater conditions. This year marked a milestone with the marketing of locally farmed shrimp in Kuwait, aimed at reducing the country’s over-70% dependency on shrimp imports.
Dr. Al-Subaie highlighted that these efforts pave the way for private sector investment, job creation for national talent, and sustainable aquaculture development.
She also revealed KISR’s proposal to establish a 100,000 m² fish farming complex in Bar Ghadi, targeting an annual output of 1,200 tons of fish and shrimp and contributing to Kuwait’s food resilience.
