$1B Export Opportunity: Shrimp Farming in Pakistan | Unlocking Growth EP 1

Global shrimp is a $65 billion industry — but Pakistan’s share is less than 0.2%. With 9 million acres of untapped saline land, ideal climate, and new hatcheries & processing plants coming online, shrimp farming could become our next billion-dollar export sector.

In this episode of Pakistan & Counting: Unlocking Growth, Junaid Iqbal explains:
1️⃣ Why previous shrimp projects failed
2️⃣ How new infrastructure removes the biggest bottlenecks
3️⃣ Three profitable farm models — from basic to super-intensive
4️⃣ The path to $1 billion in exports
5️⃣ Who should invest, and how to get started

From coastal Sindh to inland Punjab, this is your deep dive into one of Pakistan’s most promising agri-business opportunities.

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⏱ Timestamps:
00:00 – 00:41 | 💡 Shrimp Farming: A New Income Stream for Pakistan
00:42 – 01:16 | 🎯 Series Focus: Unlocking Growth Opportunities
01:16 – 01:59 | 🌍 Global Market & Pakistan’s Tiny Share
01:59 – 02:25 | 🛑 Past Challenges & What’s Changed
02:27 – 03:41 | 🦐 How Shrimp Farming Works (Step by Step)
03:43 – 05:22 | 📌 Pakistan’s Natural Advantages & Global Trends
05:23 – 06:00 | 🌊 Why Pakistan Is Better Positioned Today
06:01 – 07:21 | 🏛️ Government Initiatives in Sindh & Punjab
07:21 – 08:18 | 🤝 Engro’s Role & Pakistan’s Entrepreneurial Landscape
08:19 – 10:17 | 🏗️ 3 Types of Shrimp Farm Setups (Basic, Semi, Super-Intensive)
10:18 – 11:00 | ⚖️ Costs, Risks & Lifespan of Ponds
11:01 – 12:53 | 💵 How to Earn Premiums: Size, Certifications & Processing
12:54 – 13:24 | 📊 Revenue Potential by Setup Type
13:25 – 14:27 | 🌟 Success Story: Dhabeji Aquafoods in Sindh
14:28 – 15:22 | 🚧 Key Bottlenecks: Larvae & Processing Units
15:23 – 16:20 | 🔑 Major Unlocks: Hatcheries & Processing Plants Coming Online
16:21 – 17:39 | 🚀 New Opportunities for Small & Medium Farmers
17:39 – 18:51 | 👩‍🌾 Who Should Enter Shrimp Farming? Ideal Profiles
18:51 – 19:40 | 🧠 Skills & Teams Needed for Success
19:41 – 20:02 | 📈 Roadmap: How Pakistan Can Hit $1B in Shrimp Exports
20:02 – 20:30 | 📥 Resources, Seminars & Closing

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