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Seafood
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Shrimp: Various shrimp products; Tilapia: Various tilapia products
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Industrial Pesquera Santa Priscila S.A. (IPSP) is Ecuador’s largest vertically integrated aquaculture company and one of the leading global producers and exporters of premium farmed shrimp and tilapia. Headquartered in Guayaquil, IPSP has established a strong international reputation for sustainability, traceability, and product quality across the entire seafood value chain—from hatchery to harvest, processing, and global distribution.
Core Business and Operations
Founded in 1976, Santa Priscila has evolved into a fully integrated aquaculture powerhouse with over four decades of expertise. The company controls every aspect of its production ecosystem, allowing for unparalleled consistency, biosecurity, and efficiency.
Core operations include:
- Genetic improvement programs for shrimp and tilapia.
- In-house feed production using tailored nutrition plans.
- Over 10,000 hectares of shrimp farms and multiple tilapia farming sites.
- State-of-the-art processing facilities for fresh, frozen, and value-added seafood.
- Direct distribution to over 50 countries across North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
Product Portfolio
IPSP offers a wide variety of seafood products in both commodity and value-added formats:
Shrimp Products:
- Head-on, Shell-on (HOSO)
- Headless, Shell-on (HLSO)
- Peeled and Deveined (P&D)
- Easy Peel
- Cooked Shrimp
- Skewered and Marinated Variants
- Custom packaging for retail and foodservice
Tilapia Products:
- Whole Tilapia (Fresh and Frozen)
- Tilapia Fillets (Skin-on, Skinless)
- Value-added marinated tilapia cuts
These products are processed in compliance with the most rigorous international standards and are available in private label or Santa Priscila’s own packaging formats.
Specialisation and Core USP
Santa Priscila’s core strengths lie in:
- Complete vertical integration, offering full traceability and control.
- Innovation in genetics and feed, improving growth rates, survivability, and quality.
- Proprietary farming technology and in-house R&D to optimize sustainability and reduce environmental impact.
- Consistent year-round supply supported by a multi-location farm network.
These attributes enable the company to offer premium seafood products with unmatched freshness, reliability, and safety to international buyers.
Financials and Market Performance
As of the latest available data:
- Santa Priscila generated over USD 1.3 billion in revenue in 2022, making it Ecuador’s largest shrimp exporter.
- The company exported over 210,000 metric tons of shrimp in 2022, representing a 16% market share of Ecuador's total shrimp exports.
- In 2021, IPSP surpassed USD 1 billion in annual exports, a milestone only a handful of Latin American seafood companies have achieved.
These figures highlight its status as a market leader in the global farmed shrimp industry.
Shipment and Export Records
According to trade data platforms and Ecuadorian customs export reports:
- IPSP’s primary shrimp export destinations include China, the United States, Spain, Italy, France, South Korea, and Vietnam.
- The company ships under HS Codes 030617 (Frozen shrimp) and 030432 (Tilapia).
- High-volume ports of exit include Guayaquil and Posorja.
- IPSP operates one of the most efficient cold chain logistics systems in the region, capable of exporting 600–700 containers per month.
Santa Priscila has also gained recognition for pioneering direct farm-to-customer shipment models, reducing transit times and improving product shelf life.
Target Market
IPSP targets:
- Retail and supermarket chains with private label and branded shrimp offerings.
- Foodservice distributors requiring consistent supply and tailored product specs.
- Wholesale seafood buyers and aggregators across North America, Europe, and Asia.
- E-commerce seafood platforms looking for ready-to-cook, portion-controlled seafood.
Santa Priscila’s value-added formats have positioned it particularly well in the North American and European retail markets.
Capabilities
- Own hatcheries, feed plants, farms, and processing plants.
- Capacity to process over 800 metric tons of shrimp per day.
- Certified laboratories for water quality and pathogen detection.
- Research and development teams dedicated to genetics, nutrition, and animal health.
- Multilingual export and compliance teams handling complex documentation and trade regulations.
Certifications and Compliance
Santa Priscila operates under some of the most stringent quality and sustainability standards, including:
- BAP (Best Aquaculture Practices) – 4 Star
- ASC (Aquaculture Stewardship Council)
- Global GAP
- HACCP
- IFS and BRC Food Safety Standards
- FDA and EU Approved Processing Facilities
- SA8000 (Social Accountability Standard)
The company is also a member of the Global Seafood Alliance and actively supports sustainability initiatives such as mangrove restoration and carbon reduction.
Industry Recognition and Testimonials
- Consistently ranked in Top 10 Global Shrimp Exporters.
- Named Exporter of the Year by Ecuador’s Ministry of Foreign Trade in multiple years.
- Praised by major international retailers for on-time delivery, high fill rates, and product consistency.
While customer testimonials are proprietary, repeat contracts with major global seafood buyers and distributors underscore IPSP’s market trust.
Major Achievements
- First Ecuadorian seafood company to reach USD 1 billion in annual exports.
- Developed one of Latin America's largest integrated aquaculture operations.
- Implemented AI and IoT solutions for pond monitoring and predictive harvesting.
- Recognized by Ecuadorian authorities for environmental conservation and social responsibility.
Industrial Pesquera Santa Priscila S.A. continues to set global benchmarks in sustainable aquaculture, operational excellence, and product innovation, making it a preferred partner for buyers seeking premium, responsibly produced seafood from Latin America.