As of November 2018, shrimp exports to China only increased in January and March with the remaining months of export decreased by 2 digits rate. In the first eleven months of 2018, China was the market that recorded the strongest decrease in Vietnam shrimp imports among the main markets importing Vietnamese shrimp. Vietnam shrimp exports to China reached US$449.8 million, down 29.5% compared to the same period in 2017.
China reduced buying due to a lot of inventory from last year and with a drop in shrimp price so this market stopped before making large orders. Moreover, as China increasingly tightens import and export activities through border, the imports and exports of shrimp to China is also somewhat affected.
In 10 years (2008-2017), Vietnam shrimp export to China tended to grow well, with the next year higher than the previous year. China is the fastest growing shrimp market among the major markets importing Vietnamese shrimp during this period.
In terms of products, the proportion of exported tiger shrimp to China is always the highest compared to whiteleg shrimp and marine shrimp. As of November 2018, in the total structure of exported shrimp products to China, whiteleg shrimp accounted for 30.8% while tiger shrimp accounted for 64.7%. Export of black tiger shrimp to China in the first 11 months of 2018 increased by 14% while export of whiteleg shrimp decreased by 43% compared to the same period last year.
China is the 6th largest shrimp import market in the world, accounting for 3.5% of total world shrimp imports in 2017. The demand for importing shrimp for domestic consumption and re-export processing of China is still stable and shrimp is always the product that gains most attention in seafood exhibitions in China.
Vietnam ranked 8th among the main shrimp suppliers to China, accounting for 1.8% of the market share. Vietnam still has to compete with rivals in Asia such as Thailand accounting for 16.1% market share, India accounting for 9.7%, Indonesia accounting for 2% in 2017.
In terms of import prices, the price of shrimp imports from India and Indonesia is always the most competitive. The average import price from Thailand is the highest, followed by the price of Vietnamese shrimp.
With stable demand for shrimp and favorable geographical position, enterprises need to improve product quality and focus more on branding and packaging in accordance with the Chinese market to maintain exports to this market.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Da Nang City has fully implemented all recommendations from the European Commission (EC) regarding the fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, creating an important foundation for the removal of the “yellow card” in the near future.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In Hoa Vang district (Da Nang City), red tilapia farming is demonstrating clear economic efficiency, becoming a promising livelihood that helps many households increase their income. A notable example is the model of Mr. Huynh Ngoc Nam, who operates two red tilapia ponds covering more than 4 hectares, generating stable annual income.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In Gia Vien district, tilapia farming—particularly the “duong nghiep” strain—is expanding rapidly and gradually becoming an efficient production model for local farmers. Hatcheries in the area are supplying high-quality, uniform, and disease-free fingerlings, meeting the growing demand for commercial farming.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On the afternoon of March 19, Vice Chairman of the Ca Mau Provincial People’s Committee, Le Van Su, chaired a meeting to address bottlenecks and propose solutions to expand the super-intensive whiteleg shrimp farming model using low water exchange and high biosecurity standards (RAS-IMTA).
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On March 10, 2026, the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee issued Decision No. 1377/QD-UBND approving the Aquatic Animal Disease Prevention and Control Plan for the 2026–2030 period. The decision takes effect from the date of signing and replaces previous plans for the 2021–2030 period that had been issued prior to the administrative merger in Ba Ria – Vung Tau, Binh Duong, and Ho Chi Minh City.
(vasep.com.vn) In 2025, Chile imported more than USD 156 million worth of tuna, up 8.1% compared to the previous year and the highest level in the past five years. As the supply structure in this market is rapidly shifting, Vietnamese tuna is facing both opportunities to expand market share and increasing competitive pressure from Thailand, Colombia, and China.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vinh Long Province is stepping up efforts to develop brackish water shrimp farming in a sustainable direction, identifying it as a key sector in its agricultural structure. In 2026, the province aims to reach around 71,300 hectares of shrimp farming, with an output of over 314,000 tons.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Ha Tinh Province is strengthening control over shrimp seed quality to minimize risks for the 2026 spring–summer farming season.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In February 2026, Vietnam’s pangasius exports reached USD 119 million, down slightly 5% year-on-year. However, thanks to strong performance in January, cumulative exports in the first two months of the year still reached USD 331 million, up 28% compared to the same period in 2025. Export activity slowed somewhat in February due to seasonal factors, particularly the Lunar New Year holiday, which disrupted production and shipments at many seafood processing enterprises.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Da Nang is accelerating the development of high-tech shrimp farming toward intensive production, disease control, and improved efficiency. Many shrimp farms have invested in automated environmental monitoring systems, continuously tracking indicators such as pH, dissolved oxygen, temperature, and salinity, enabling farmers to promptly adjust pond conditions and reduce disease risks.
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