Shrimp exports to the EU reached 38 million USD in April this year, up 28% over the same period. Cumulatively, in the first 4 months of this year, export value to the market reached 119 million USD, almost equivalent to the same period last year.
In April of this year, shrimp exports to the EU were quite exciting. Export value to the main single markets in the bloc all grew by double digits. Exports to Germany, the Netherlands,and Belgium increased by 29%, 37%, and 39%, respectively; exports to Denmark increased sharply by 88%.
The Global Seafood Exhibition 2024 takes place in Spain in April with the participation of many Vietnamese shrimp exporters. Here, fresh value-added shrimp products from Vietnam were promoted to European consumers and importers. Instant shrimp products are processed by businesses into many diverse dishes and attracted visitors to enjoy right at the booths.
In 2023, Vietnamese shrimp exports to the EU decreased significantly compared to 2022. The Russia-Ukraine war, consumers spending frugally, rising prices, rising gasoline, and devaluing the EUR are the reasons for demand consumption in this market is slow.
In the EU market, Vietnamese shrimp have to compete strongly with Ecuadorian shrimp. Ecuador has the advantage of cheap shrimp and lower shipping costs. Ecuador is still the largest shrimp supplier to the EU market.
The EU market requires farmed shrimp to meet safety standards (ASC), requires suppliers to have solutions to reduce emissions (farming, processing), and requires full traceability (shrimp feed ingredients, shrimp broodstock), requiring animal welfare (brood shrimp do not have their eyes cut off during artificial reproduction, are raised at moderate density...). Shrimp exporters to this market need to have a more systematic market access strategy and further promote the marketing and promotional activities of their products.
In Northwest Europe (including markets such as Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, etc.), these markets are tending to convert to more convenient forms of shrimp products and value-added shrimp products.
In Southern Europe, including the markets of Spain, Portugal, Italy, France, etc., prices play an important role in determining market dynamics. Therefore, affordable white-leg shrimp products will be more popular.
With an expected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 7% in the coming years, the EU is also a shrimp consumption market that offers many opportunities. Adapting to changing market dynamics and product innovation is important to maintain competitiveness in this market.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Currently, Da Nang City has no fishing vessels detained, sanctioned by foreign authorities, or criminally prosecuted for IUU fishing violations. Patrols, monitoring of marine fishing activities, and handling of violations have been prioritized by competent forces, significantly reducing nearshore fishing infringements.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to statistics from Vietnam Customs, Vietnam’s tuna exports to Israel in the first nine months of 2025 reached just over USD 27 million, down as much as 49% compared to the same period in 2024. This is a steep and prolonged decline for many consecutive months, reflecting changes in import demand as well as shifts in the supply structure of this market.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The first 700 tons of Vietnamese tilapia ordered and imported by JBS Group will initially be distributed through supermarket chains, the Horeca network and JBS’s product showrooms in Brazil.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In October 2025, Vietnam’s pangasius exports hit $217 million, representing an 8% increase compared to the same month in 2024. For the first 10 months of the year, total export value has surpassed $1.8 billion, up 9% year-on-year. This growth demonstrates clear positive momentum for the pangasius industry, despite continued declines in certain markets.
In recent days, the Central provinces of Vietnam have been suffering from historic flooding, with prolonged heavy rains, landslides, flash floods, and deep inundation causing extremely serious impacts on tens of thousands of households, as well as many VASEP member exporters located in the region. With the spirit of mutual support and solidarity, and in order to promptly assist residents and member exporters in the affected areas to stabilize their lives and restore production activities, VASEP calls on all seafood exporters, organizations, and individuals to extend supports to the people and member exporters in the flood-hit areas. We urge timely and practical material and spiritual contributions to help member exporters and local communities in the severely affected provinces overcome this difficult period.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the final days of October 2025, Vietnam’s domestic raw shrimp market remained generally stable, though slight adjustments were recorded in several sizes across key farming regions.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s shrimp exports reached USD 498 million in October 2025, up 26% from the same period last year. This is one of the highest monthly revenues since the beginning of the year, reflecting solid demand in major markets and faster shipment schedules by exporters. From January to October, shrimp export value reached USD 3.9 billion, up 22% compared to the same period in 2024.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On October 31, 2025, the US Court of International Trade (CIT) officially issued an order to suspend the case filed by the National Fisheries Institute (NFI), the National Restaurant Association (NRA), and several US seafood companies against the US Government concerning the implementation of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA).
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) An Giang’s fisheries sector has maintained stable growth momentum during the first nine months of 2025, making an important contribution to the province’s socio-economic development. Despite facing numerous challenges, the province is implementing various measures to enhance production efficiency, expand markets, and promote sustainable fisheries development toward deeper integration into the global economy.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s pangasius export value in September 2025 reached USD 181 million, up 5% compared to the same period in 2024. The overall trend for the pangasius industry remains positive, with total exports in the first nine months of 2025 reaching nearly USD 1.6 billion, an increase of 9% year-on-year.
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