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.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Alongside the development of high-tech shrimp farming, Ha Tinh Province is accelerating the cultivation of high-value freshwater aquatic species, with red tilapia emerging as an effective and sustainable farming model.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s tuna exports reached USD 81 million in April 2026, down 6% compared to the same period in 2025. In the first four months of the year, export turnover totaled USD 289 million, down 4.8%. Although the overall export picture has yet to brighten significantly, market trends are becoming increasingly diversified rather than moving in a single direction.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s pangasius industry is undergoing strong restructuring starting from the broodstock and fingerling segment in order to improve productivity, quality, and export competitiveness. This is considered a critical foundation for the sustainable development of the industry amid rising production costs and increasingly stringent market requirements.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to Vietnam Customs data, pangasius exports in April 2026 reached USD 206 million, up 18% compared to the same period in 2025 — marking another consecutive month of double-digit growth since the beginning of the year. Cumulative pangasius export turnover in the first four months of 2026 reached USD 720 million, up 17% year-on-year, reflecting the positive growth momentum of this key export product.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s shrimp exports in the first four months of 2026 maintained positive growth momentum, reaching approximately USD 1.5 billion, up 15% compared to the same period last year. However, behind this result lies diverging trends across markets, as the global shrimp industry continues to face pressure from inflation, high inventories, price competition, and increasing trade risks.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In Vinh Tuy commune (Kien Giang Province), many shrimp farmers are adopting bottom aeration systems and reporting clear economic benefits, helping increase income and reduce production risks.
(vasep.com.vn) In the first three months of 2026, Vietnam’s exports of crabs and other crustaceans reached more than USD 93 million, up 23% compared to the same period last year. The result shows that the sector is experiencing a fairly positive recovery, especially in its two key product groups: crabs and swimming crabs. However, behind the growth figures are several concerns: export markets remain highly concentrated, raw material supply is unstable, and trade barriers from the US and EU are becoming increasingly stringent.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In Ca Mau province, many farmers are transitioning from traditional methods to high-tech shrimp farming, adopting recirculating systems with minimal water exchange to improve efficiency and reduce risks. In Hung My commune alone, there are about 260 super-intensive shrimp farming households covering more than 265 hectares, playing a key role in local economic development.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the first three months of 2026, Vietnam’s exports of fish cake and surimi reached USD 63 million, down 5% compared to the same period last year. Although total export value declined slightly due to decreases in some key markets, many other destinations continued to post strong growth, opening up room for this convenience-oriented processed segment in the coming quarters.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Favorable weather conditions in the early months of 2026 have brought encouraging signs for fisheries activities in Quang Tri. Output has grown steadily, contributing to improved livelihoods for local residents.
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