Among the single markets in the EU bloc, Belgium has outstripped the Netherlands to be put in top 3 largest importers of Vietnam shrimp (the UK, Germany, Belgium). Export value to the UK and Belgium in the first 4 months of this year showed the respective increase of 38.9% and 65.1% while exports to Germany downed 3.9%.
According to ITC, in Jan-Feb 2016, shrimp imports into EU reached US$953.5 million, up 1% year on year, out of top 4 largest shrimp suppliers to EU (India, Ecuador, the Netherlands and Vietnam), imports from India, the Netherlands and Vietnam rose but imports from Ecuador fell.
Among EU bloc, the UK and France was two leading markets. In Jan-Feb 2016, these two markets raises importing shrimp with the respective growh of 4.1% and 2.8%. Belgium, ranking the 7th among leading markets in EU bloc, rose 7.8% in shrimp imports.
The UK: Sharp rise in demand for warmwater shrimp
While EU reduced importing shrimp from Vietnam in 2015, Vietnam shrimp exports to the UK always reported the growth in 2015. In 2014, the UK was the third largest importer of Vietnam shrimp in the EU bloc. In the early 2015, the UK rose to the second rank. Since Aug 2015, the UK has overtaken Germany to become the largest importer of Vietnam shrimp in the EU. In Jan-Apr 2016, Vietnam shrimp exports to the UK reached US$37.3 million, accounting for 4.3% of the Vietnam’s total shrimp exports.
The rise in Vietnam shrimp exports to the UK was attributable to that the market raised importing warmwater shrimp while the supply of coldwater shrimp fell and its price rose.
In the UK retail market, in 52 weeks ended on Apr 23rd 2016, sales of coldwater shrimp downed 12.3% in volume and 2.1% in value from the same period of previous year. The figure fell to 14,226 MT (worth by US$258.3 million) from 16,260 MT (valued at US$265.3 million).
In the period, the price of coldwater shrimp rose to US$18.2/kg, up 11.5% from the same period of previous year due to shortage of shrimp supply.
In the period, the sales of warmwater shrimp rose and surpassed the sales of coldwater shrimp for the first time in the last 3 years. Sales of warmwater shrimp reached 16,445 MT, up 15.4% from 14,252 MT of the same period of previous year. The value reached US$352.7 million, up 9.6% from US$322.9 million.
The sales of warmwater shrimp rose partly thanks to its reasonable price. Its price fell 4.7% for chilled warmwater shrimp (US$24.1/kg) and downed 5.9% for frozen warmwater shrimp (US$17.2/kg).
The global supply of coldwater shrimp expected to decline in the coming time.
In 2015, EU raised importing warmwater shrimp. It is expected that this trend will continue in 2016.
Despite advantages from FTA between Vietnam and the EU (EVFTA), Vietnam shrimp exports to EU in QII/2016 are expected to post a slight rise because uncertainties still exist in the market like migrant crisis and the problems of the Greek economy. Therefore, European importers will not buy for restoring in inventories and they will buy what they really need.
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) Vietnam’s fisheries sector concluded 2025 with landmark achievements: export turnover reached a record high, despite heightened volatility in global trade and increasingly stringent barriers from major markets, most notably the United States. Amid a mix of opportunities and challenges, the fisheries sector also witnessed important policy shifts. Together, these developments form a multifaceted picture of an industry proactively adapting and restructuring toward a trajectory of sustainable development.
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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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