Sea Cucumber Production - NAQDA Sri Lanka

Production Analytics Dashboard

Total Production (2024)

MT dry weight annually

Active Operators

Farms & collectors

Direct Employment

Jobs created

Operating Hatcheries

Production facilities

Export Value

Rs. 2.8B

~USD 8.5M annually

Juveniles Produced

Per year from hatcheries

Aquaculture Area

3,450

Hectares under culture

Growth Rate

+8.2%

Year-over-year (2023-24)

Production Trend (2018-2024)

Species Distribution

Production Methods

Export Markets

Regional Production

Key Species in Culture

Hatchery Infrastructure

Industry Challenges & Solutions

International Trade & CITES Compliance

Export Destinations & Market Requirements

CITES Listing Status

H. nobilis & H. fuscogilva

Listed in CITES Appendix II since 2022

Requires export permits & non-detriment findings

H. scabra & Others

Not CITES-listed

Standard export permits apply

Certification Requirements

Sanitary Certificate

Required for all destinations

Species Verification

Scientific name & common name

Weight & Grade Documentation

Detailed processing records

Chain of Custody

From farm to exporter to buyer

International Pricing Reference (USD/kg)

Species	Fresh Price	Dried Price	Premium Grade
H. scabra (Sandfish)	15-25	300-600	800+
H. atra (Lollyfish)	5-8	80-150	200-300
H. nobilis (White teatfish) *	40-80	1200-2000	3000+
H. fuscogilva (Curry fish) *	50-100	2000-3500	5000+

* CITES-listed species - Additional permits required for export

Knowledge Base & Species Encyclopedia

Commercial Species Guide

Processing Methods (Beche-de-Mer)

8-Step Processing Guide

Quality Grading Standards

Grade	Size	Description	Price Range	Market Share

Disease Management

Bacterial Infections

Vibrio sp., Photobacterium sp.

Prevention: Maintain water quality, biofloc management

Fungal Infections

Aspergillus, Penicillium species

Prevention: Reduce humidity, improve ventilation

Parasitic Infections

Copepod parasites, nematodes

Prevention: Regular water changes, sanitation

Water Quality Parameters

Salinity 32-36 ppt

Temperature 26-30°C

pH 7.5-8.2

Dissolved Oxygen >5 mg/L

Ammonia (NH₃) <0.1 mg/L

Nitrite (NO₂) <0.05 mg/L

Broodstock Management

Selection Criteria

✓ Size: 200-400g (sexually mature)
✓ Health: No visible defects
✓ Activity: Good feeding behavior
✓ Genetics: Mixed stock (avoid inbreeding)

Conditioning

• Temperature: 26-27°C (spawn trigger: 28-30°C)
• Conditioning: 6-8 weeks before spawn
• Feed: Premium microalgae (spirulina, chlorella)
• Feeding: 2-3 times daily, ad libitum

Production Analytics Dashboard

Production Trend (2018-2024)

Species Distribution

Production Methods

Export Markets

Regional Production

Key Species in Culture

Hatchery Infrastructure

Industry Challenges & Solutions

International Trade & CITES Compliance

Export Destinations & Market Requirements

CITES Listing Status

Certification Requirements

International Pricing Reference (USD/kg)

Knowledge Base & Species Encyclopedia

Commercial Species Guide

Processing Methods (Beche-de-Mer)

8-Step Processing Guide

Quality Grading Standards

Disease Management

Water Quality Parameters

Broodstock Management

Complete 12-Phase Farming Guide

Sea Cucumber Production Calculator

Farm Parameters

Production Forecast

Application for Sea Cucumber Farming License

Personal Information

Farm Location & Details

Investment & Experience

Sea Cucumber Lifecycle & Development

Success Stories from Sri Lankan Farmers