The rise in the shrimp exports by Vietnam was thanks to stronger demand from main markets and upward trend of global shrimp price caused by supply shortage.
Markets
As of July this year, Vietnamese shrimp was exported to 76 markets. Top 10 key markets included the U.S., EU, Japan, China, South Korea, Canada, Australia, ASEAN, Taiwan and Switzerland. Shrimp exports to key markets saw the positive growth such as the U.S. up 16.3%; EU increased by 6%; China increased by 38%; Korea rose 9.3% excluding Japan fell 8.2%. Exports to smaller markets declined from 2.5%-28.6%.
Shrimp products for exports
The export value of all products of whiteleg shrimp and black tiger shrimp increased except for live/fresh/frozen black tiger shrimp (HS code 03) saw the y-o-y decline of 0.7%. Out of total shrimp exports in Jan-Jul 2016, the proportion of white shrimp increased by 1.5%; the share of black tiger shrimp fell 1.2% and marine shrimp downed 0.3% compared to the same period in 2015. The lower proportion of black tiger shrimp was partly because of decrease in supply caused by drought and salinity.
Of the total export value of shrimp, exports of canned other shrimp showed the deepest dive of 60%, however, this item accounted for a modest value of over US$1.7 million.
The U.S.
Vietnam shrimp exports to the U.S. maintained the growth thanks to higher demand from the market. While other suppliers to the U.S. such as India, Indonesia, Ecuador, Thailand saw the decrease in raw material supply, leading to higher export price. The U.S. also increased importing demand for black tiger shrimp while the harvests in both India and Indonesia fell. Now is the time for restaurants and retailers in the U.S. to launch the advertising strategy, trade promotion to boost consumption demand for shrimp. Vietnam shrimp exports to the U.S. in the first 7 months of this year reached US$364.8 million; up 16.3% over the same period last year.
The EU
Vietnam shrimp exports to the EU in the first 7 months of this year reached US$315.9 million; up 6% year on year. Inventories in the EU is low, importing demand for black tiger shrimp increased sharply while the supply of black tiger shrimp from Bangladesh, India, Indonesia to the market declined due to adverse weather.
In the EU bloc, importing demand for warmwater shrimp into the UK was still high due to lower supply of coldwater shrimp and its higher price. Vietnam shrimp exports to the UK increased by 6.6% in the period. Remarkably, in the EU bloc, Vietnam shrimp exports to the Netherlands showed the highest y-o-y increase of 25%.
China
Vietnam shrimp exports to China in the first 7 months of this year reached US$249.2 million; up 38% over the same period last year. Demand for importing shrimp by China is increasing strongly due to higher demand for domestic consumption, increase in people's incomes and down in domestic supply of shrimp.
Last year, China imported 300,000 MT of shrimp to meet the demand for fresh and processed shrimp in the domestic market. China is expected to remain high demand for importing shrimp in the coming period.
Japan
Shrimp exports to Japan as of July this year reached US$283.8 million USD; down 8.2% from the same period last year. Exports to this market went down due to higher price of shrimp imported into Japan despite yen’s strength. The higher price was attributable to decrease in raw shrimp supply from producers.
Vietnam shrimp exports in the coming months is expected to continue the rise in spite of unfavorable weather for domestic shrimp production.
By Kim Thu
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) By the end of 2025, Vietnam’s seafood industry had left a strong mark with export turnover reaching nearly $11.3 billion, up 12.4% year-on-year. This robust performance reflects not only a rebound in global consumption demand but also the agile adaptation of domestic firms in navigating increasingly stringent trade barriers.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to the 2025 review and 2026 outlook conference held by the Directorate of Fisheries and Fisheries Surveillance on the afternoon of January 7, Vietnam’s seafood sector has set a total production target of over 10 million tons in 2026, representing a 0.6% increase year-on-year. Of this total, capture fisheries are projected at around 3.75 million tons (down 2.1%), while aquaculture output is expected to reach 6.25 million tonnes (up 2.2%) compared with 2025.
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(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%.
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