In 2014 30.7 million kilos of shrimp was produced, up 0.3% from the 30.6 million kilos recorded in 2013. The increase in exports is mainly due to an 8% increase in the international price, according to the Central Bank of Honduras.

Eleconomista.net reports that "... Shrimp sales were higher by $21.1 million (9.1%), compared to the $230.9 million exported in 2013. The United States, Mexico and the UK are the main markets to which Honduras exported shrimp in 2014. "

"... Shrimp, next to coffee and bananas, is one of the main exports of Honduras, according to local authorities. "

Source: ElEconomista.net

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