According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE), Vietnam’s agricultural product exports are inevitably affected by disruptions in global supply chains and the imposition of unilateral, stringent tariff policies by major economies. Nonetheless, these challenges also present an opportunity for Vietnam to adjust its export strategy and focus more intently on emerging and high-potential markets.

The US is the top import market for Vietnamese shrimp and tuna and ranks as the second largest for pangasius (tra fish).

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Brazil is a promising market for Vietnamese seafood, with exports reaching nearly $130 million in 2024, primarily driven by pangasius. High consumption demand, domestic supply shortages, and relaxed import standards create significant opportunities. Vietnam can leverage competitive pricing, bilateral trade cooperation, and MERCOSUR negotiations to expand market share.

The UK seafood industry celebrated a breakthrough on April 1 as Vietnam granted market access for live seafood products, opening new opportunities for growth and trade.

As the EU strengthens its controls on inorganic arsenic in imported seafood, Vietnamese exporters are being warned not to be complacent and are actively adjusting to maintain market access, with enhanced quality control measures to ensure compliance.

In 2024, Vietnam’s seafood exports exceeded 10 billion USD, with key buyers including China, the US, Japan, the EU, and the Republic Korea. The momentum continued in the first quarter of 2025, with a value of 2.29 billion USD, rising 18.1% year-on-year.

(vasep.com.vn) According to the General Statistics Office, Vietnam's total fishery output in the first quarter of 2025 is estimated at 1,993.4 thousand tons, an increase of 2.8% compared to the same period last year. Of this, fish accounted for 1,480.3 thousand tons (up 2.9%), shrimp reached 202.4 thousand tons (up 4.6%), and other fishery products totaled 310.7 thousand tons (up 1.5%).

Sa Giang Import-Export Corporation continues to assert its position as one of the leading export enterprises in Đồng Tháp, achieving a revenue of thousands of billions of VND from shrimp crackers and rice paper in the past year.

On March 3, Sa Giang and Citek officially launched a comprehensive enterprise digital transformation project using the GROW with SAP solution.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to the Action Plan to implement the growth targets for agriculture, forestry, and aquaculture from the Bình Định Department of Agriculture and Environment, which has just been issued, the goal for 2025 is to achieve an overall GRDP growth rate for the entire sector from 3.6% to 3.8%, with the highest effort to reach a growth rate of 3.8%.

The UK joining CPTPP not only does not create barriers but also brings many advantages and great opportunities for domestic footwear and seafood businesses.

Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Phùng Đức Tiến talked to Việt Nam News reporter Tố Như about the future development orientation after the ministry officially began operations.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The first two months of 2025 recorded positive signals in Vietnam's seafood export activities, with total revenue reaching USD 1.423 billion, growing 18.2% compared to the same period in 2024. In February 2025, the export value hit USD 655.197 million, showing an impressive growth of 42.6%.

Amid global trade uncertainties, Việt Nam is prioritising compliance with international market requirements to maintain and expand its agricultural exports.

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