Deepening Euro-area recession and rising consumer prices coupled with the austerity measures in some countries have affected the EU shrimp market.
EU imports from main sources saw significant fall in 2012. Ecuador – the largest supplier – got 13.9 percent decrease in export value from US$631.4 million in 2011 to US$543.5 million in 2012. Supplies from India and Thailand to this region also fell 11.2 percent and 35.4 percent respectively.
In 2012, Vietnam ranked seventh among main shrimp suppliers to the EU with total value of US$220 million, down 41.9 percent on that of 2011.
EU shrimp market was predicted to show no sign of improvement during the first half of 2013, as the region has been suffering impacts of economic recession and declining supplies from some main producing countries like Thailand due to shrimp disease.
According to Globefish report, after being quiet for the past few months, European shrimp market began to show signs of improvement since late February 2013. Imports from Asia is increasing.
Referring to statistics from International Trade Centre (ITC), shrimp imports into the EU totaled US$883 million between January and March 2013, down 8.4 percent from the corresponding period of 2012.
However, EU considerably increased imports from some Asian countries. In the first three months of 2013, purchase from India had a worth of US$103.7 million, up 6.59 percent from US$96.89 million in the same time of 2012. Shrimps from Bangladesh rose 7.69 percent from US$59 million to US$63.9 million.
Other shrimp suppliers such as Ecuador, Thailand and Vietnam continued seeing drop of 14.1percent, 22.7 percent and 15.1 percent respectively.
With positive growth in the first three months of 2013, India has passed Ecuador to be the leading supplier to the EU.
India and Bangladesh keep increasing exports to the region as they have more advantages than other suppliers.
Bangladesh shrimp exporters to the EU have been beneficiaries to zero-percent duty rate as the country gained EU’s Generalized System of Preferences (GSP). Whiteleg shrimp harvests of India has been increased in the recent years, helping it to broaden shares in main importing markets like the EU and the U.S. In January – March 2013, U.S. shrimp imports from India increased 69.2 percent over the same period of 2012.
Vietnam and Thailand will find hard to boost shrimp exports to the EU in 2013 when their shrimp production are still being affected by shrimp disease.
(seafoo.vasep.com.vn) Ca Mau Province is stepping up efforts to protect aquatic resources and promote transparent and sustainable fisheries, joining the country’s efforts to have the European Commission (EC) remove its “yellow card” warning for illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam has strengthened its position in China’s massive seafood market, becoming the largest lobster supplier while maintaining a dominant share of the country’s imported pangasius.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietfish 2026 was more than just a larger exhibition space. Through B2B meetings, booth discussions, production-chain visits and post-show feedback, businesses and buyers found something more concrete: suitable suppliers, processing capabilities, technology solutions, new markets and a foundation for building long-term trust and partnerships.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s tilapia exports to the United States declined significantly in the first seven months of 2026. Cumulative export value reached US$18 million, down 42% from the same period in 2025. In July alone, exports amounted to just US$2 million, plunging 70%, indicating a clear slowdown in import demand from the US market.
(vasep.com.vn) At the seminar “Global Seafood Markets and the Future Workforce: Trends, Opportunities and Directions for the Sustainable Development of Vietnam’s Fisheries Sector,” held as part of VIETFISH 2026, Ms. Shirlene Maria Anthonysamy, Fisheries Officer (Markets) and GLOBEFISH Coordinator at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), presented initiatives aimed at promoting youth participation in fisheries and aquaculture.
(vasep.com.vn) In the first seven months of 2026, Vietnam’s pangasius exports to the United States reached US$189 million, down 8% year-on-year. In July alone, export value reached US$22 million, down 28%. This trend indicates that U.S. demand for pangasius imports has remained relatively cautious this year, as importers tend to maintain moderate inventory levels and limit stockpiling.
(vasep.com.vn) After three days at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City, the Vietnam International Fisheries Exhibition – VIETFISH 2026 – has successfully concluded, leaving a strong impression in terms of scale, visitor numbers, the quality of business connections, and innovative activities. With more than 14,000 m² of exhibition space, 335 companies, 568 booths, participation from representatives of 17 countries and territories, and nearly 15,000 visitors, VIETFISH 2026 has once again affirmed its role as an important meeting point for Vietnam’s and the global seafood industry.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Held as part of Vietfish 2026 from August 19–21 at SECC in Ho Chi Minh City, a series of five specialized seminars provided the seafood business community with updates on markets, technology, standards, human resources and cooperation opportunities. With the participation of experts, international organizations, government agencies and businesses from Vietnam and abroad, the seminars created an additional platform for professional exchange alongside the exhibition’s product showcases and business networking activities.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On the morning of August 19, 2026, the Vietnam International Seafood Exhibition – VIETFISH 2026 officially opened at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City. With 568 booths representing 335 companies, alongside the presence of senior government officials, local authorities, diplomatic missions and international partners, VIETFISH 2026 kicks off three days of business networking, technology exchange and market engagement under the overarching theme “Innovation and Sustainability.”
The Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) officially announces that the Vietnam International Seafood Exhibition (Vietfish 2026) will take place from August 19–21, 2026, at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), Ho Chi Minh City.
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