According to statistics of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), cephalopod imports into the country reported a successive growth in five-year period (2007 – 2011) and in 2011, the country boosted importing cephalopod from many origins including Vietnam. Top 3 leading cephalopod suppliers for the U.S. are China, Canada and Japan while Vietnam ranked the 16th position.
Compared to the corresponding period of 2011, cephalopod exports to the U.S. in the period between Jan - Jul 2012 were up 33 percent in which exports in the period between Mar and Jul 2012 surged continuously by 14 – 79 percent.
Cuttlefish (frozen, dried, salted or in brine, smoked), squid (frozen, dried, salted or in brine, smoked) anh octopus are the most consumed-popular items, accounting for 45 percent of total mollusk imports into the U.S. The country also bought cockle, scallops.
In the first seven months of 2012, although Vietnam cephalopod exports to the U.S. increased sharply over that of the same period of 2011, domestic exporters have suffered from barriers such as hiking input costs, lack of raw material for processing, and rocketing price of raw material. Thus, Vietnam cephalopod export volume occupied a modest proportion compared to that of other major suppliers such as China, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Peru, or Thailand.
According to Global Agricultural Trade System (GATS), in the period between Jan and May 2012, the U.S. imported over 30.3 thousand MT of squid in all varieties, worth by nearly US$123.9 million, mainly from China. The average import price reached US$4.09 per kilogram, CIF. In the first quarter 2012, fresh squid imported into the U.S. was mainly served for domestic consumption. The U.S. imported Loligospp. squid with the highest price of US$6.3 – US$6.5 per kilogram. The import price of other frozen Loligo squid into the U.S. was quoted at US$4.66 – US$4.88 per kilogram.
Now, India, Chile are large suppliers of fresh squid for the U.S. China has advantages on exporting frozen Loligo opalescens squid to the U.S. and South Korea is dominating in exporting fresh octopus. In two recent years, mollusk exports of the Philippines to the U.S. have been increased sharply. According to USDA, in 2011, cephalopod exports of Philippines to the U.S. was up 121 percent in volume and 53 percent in value over those of the same period of 2011.
In the period between Jan and Jul 2012, despite modest proportion in cephalopod exports to the U.S., Vietnam cephalopod exporters are making effort to delivery more and more cephalopod products to the U.S. as well as other global markets.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Japan continues to be one of Vietnam’s most important and stable shrimp markets. In recent years, shrimp exports to this market have fluctuated in line with Japan’s broader economic and consumption cycles, yet Japan remains a major, high-value destination with stringent standards.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In 2025, Vietnam’s tuna exports to Spain increased by 13% compared to 2024. This growth trend has continued into the first two months of 2026. According to Vietnam Customs statistics, export turnover to this market reached nearly USD 3 million in January–February 2026, up 101% year-on-year and significantly higher than the same period in 2024. This development indicates that Spain is once again becoming a notable destination for Vietnamese tuna amid strong demand for tuna raw materials and products in Europe.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The 2026 brackish water shrimp farming season in the Mekong Delta has started earlier than usual, mainly driven by positive market signals, as shrimp prices in 2025 remained high and supply was limited. Many enterprises and farms in Cần Thơ, Cà Mau, and Vĩnh Long have proactively stocked early to seize opportunities. By early 2026, stocking areas in many localities had reached a high proportion of planned targets, with intensive and high-tech farming models expanding rapidly.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s tilapia exports to the United States recorded remarkable growth in 2025, opening up major opportunities while also presenting considerable challenges. The U.S. remains the largest importer of Vietnamese tilapia fillets, with export turnover reaching USD 40 million—an increase of up to 499% compared to 2024. This impressive growth reflects strong demand in the U.S. market, as supply from competing countries such as China has been constrained by tariffs and rising production costs.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Pangasius remains a strategic export commodity in Vietnam’s seafood sector. Entering 2026, the industry faces a strong need to transition from volume-based growth to a value-driven development model, with a focus on quality, food safety, and sustainability.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Following damage caused by Storm No. 13 in late 2025, brackish water shrimp farming in Gia Lai is being rapidly restored. In key farming areas such as Tuy Phước and Tuy Phước Đông, farmers are focusing on rehabilitating ponds, repairing infrastructure, and treating the environment in preparation for the 2026 crop.
(seafood.vasep.com) Facing the decline in fishery resources, Vietnam is accelerating livelihood transitions for fishermen to reduce fishing pressure and move toward sustainable development. Marine fish stocks have dropped significantly from 4.82 million tons in 2000–2005 to 3.95 million tons in 2016–2020.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s shrimp industry is entering a period of strong transformation with the emergence of various high-tech farming models, helping improve productivity and competitiveness. Over the past 5–10 years, farming practices have shifted from traditional methods to intensive and super-intensive systems, featuring lined ponds, environmental sensors, automated feeding, and data management.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) With a focus on sustainable development, high-tech application, and climate change adaptation, An Giang Province aims to maintain its brackish water shrimp production in 2026 at a level equivalent to the previous year. Specifically, output is projected to reach over 155,510 tons, serving both domestic consumption and export processing, thereby sustaining the fisheries sector’s key role in the local economic structure.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the Mekong Delta, key pangasius farming provinces such as An Giang, Dong Thap, and Can Tho are accelerating the transition toward a circular economy model, contributing to higher product value and reduced environmental impact. Instead of focusing solely on farming and processing, the pangasius value chain is increasingly utilizing by-products and waste streams to generate added value.
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