Inflation is affecting the import demand, so exports to major markets slowed down in September. Exports to China & Hong Kong brought the highest sales with US$153 million, an increase of 97% over the same period in 2021, 1.4% lower compared to July 2022. Exports to the US decreased 11% year-on-year to $140 million, while exports to the EU and South Korea maintained an increase of 31% and 19% respectively.
In September, exports of main aquatic products all increased compared to the same period in 2021. In which, pangasius still maintained the highest growth rate, increasing by 97% to 161 million USD. Inflation reduces the demand for many aquatic products, but pangasius is still an advantageous commodity because of its affordable price. Shrimp exports in September reached nearly 350 million USD, up 13%, the lowest increase in the main products. The lack of raw shrimp while the demand in markets is slowing down because of price inflation caused shrimp exports to decrease compared to the previous month. Exports of seafood products such as tuna increased by 44%, squid and octopus by 40% and other marine fish by 55% in September 2022.
Pangasius is the outstanding seafood product with the export value of nearly $2 billion (by the end of September 2022)
By the end of September 2022, shrimp exports had brought in nearly $3.4 billion, up 23% over the same period in 2021. Pangasius also earned nearly $2 billion, an increase of 82% of seafood products. Marine products exports reached nearly $3.2 billion, up 33%.
In the first 9 months of the year, seafood exports to the EU exceeded 1 billion USD, up 41% over the same period. The US is still the market with the highest proportion with nearly 1.8 billion USD, up 22%. Exports to the CPTPP countries reached nearly 2.2 billion USD, up 41%. China is still the market with the highest growth rate of 76% reaching US$1.35 billion in the first 3 quarters of the year. Although China is still an unpredictable market, this is still the target market of Vietnamese seafood enterprises in the last months of the year because of large demand and geographical factors.
With the above export result, surely by the end of November, Vietnam's seafood could reach the 10 billion USD mark as expected by the whole industry as well as the target set by the Ministry of Agriculture.
Compiled by Thuy Linh
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Can Tho City statistics indicate that in 2025, following the merger of three former administrative entities - Can Tho, Hau Giang and Soc Trang - fisheries output in 2025 increased by 6.23% compared with 2024 with aquaculture production nearly 9.1 times higher than capture fisheries.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to the Ca Mau Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Ca Mau province has achieved significant, comprehensive and substantive progress in combating IUU fishing in 2025, successfully fulfilling all tasks directed by the central government and strengthening fisheries governance. These efforts have established a solid foundation for the nationwide effort to lift the EC’s "yellow card" warning.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Ca Mau has exceeded its 2025 production targets, reaching nearly 595,000 tons of shrimp. This milestone reinforces the province’s position as Vietnam’s leading shrimp producer and a bright spot in the country’s seafood sector.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to Vietnam Customs data, cumulative shrimp exports from the beginning of the year through November reached $4.3 billion, up 21% year-on-year, continuing to serve as the primary growth driver of the entire seafood sector. In November alone, export turnover amounted to $393 million, up 14%.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In 2025, the fisheries sector continued to stand out as a bright spot in Ca Mau’s economic landscape, maintaining positive growth in both output and value.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) By the end of November 2025, Vietnam’s total pangasius export turnover had exceeded the $2 billion threshold, registering a 9% compared with the same period in 2024. In November alone, pangasius exports reached $195 million, also posting a 9% increase year-on-year, underscoring a stable recovery trajectory for the sector in the final months of the year.
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(seafood.vasep.com.vn) An Giang is focusing on expanding climate-adaptive marine aquaculture models, aiming for safe and sustainable production. This approach not only enhances economic efficiency but also helps fishermen stabilize their livelihoods amid weather fluctuations.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the first 10 months of 2025, Vietnam’s pangasius export value to China (including Mainland China and Hong Kong) reached $483 million, up 1% compared to the same period in 2024. October alone posted $73 million, a strong 19% increase year-on-year. The Chinese market currently accounts for nearly 27% of Vietnam’s total pangasius export value.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to data from Vietnam Customs, the country’s lobster exports posted another strong month in October 2025, reaching $93 million - a 75% increase from the same month in 2024. This performance extends the sector’s impressive growth streak from earlier in the year, pushing cumulative exports for the first 10 months to $712 million, up an extraordinary 135% year-over-year. Within the product mix, green lobster remained the dominant driver, accounting for 98% of total export value, with $700 million recorded in the first 10 months - a 141% jump year-on-year. In contrast, exports of spiny lobster and other lobster varieties declined slightly by 22% and 1%, respectively, indicating that market demand is becoming increasingly concentrated on the most sought-after product line.
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