The total value of Vietnamese surimi exports last year reached nearly US$ 324 million, an increase of 26.5% compared to 2017. Only in 3/2018, exports of this product decreased compared to the same period last year, In the remaining months of 2018, the value of exported surimi were positive. The last quarter of 2018, Vietnam exports of surimi reached the highest value and the fastest growth rate. Export value of this item in the fourth quarter of 2018 reached US$ 102.4 million, an increase of 36% over the same period in 2017.
In 2018, Vietnamese surimi exports to main markets in general increased compared to 2017. Korea, ASEAN, Japan, China, Russia, Taiwan, EU and the US continued to be Vietnam's largest surimi importing markets. In the eight major import markets, Vietnam's surimi exports to China and EU decreased by 8% and 25.5% respectively. Exports to other markets all grew at double digits.
South Korea
In 2018, Vietnam surimi exports to South Korea grew continuously. Surimi export value to this market increased 32.2%, reaching US$ 108.6 million. With a good growth rate, Korea has risen to become the largest surimi import market of Vietnam, accounting for 33.5% of Vietnam's total export value of surimi to markets.
Vietnam is still leading in exporting surimi for South Korea. In general, Vietnam’s surimi products are still competitive.
ASEAN
In 2018, surimi exports from Vietnam to ASEAN countries continued to grow. Vietnam's exports value of surimi to ASEAN in 2018 reached US$103.9 million, an increase of 36% compared to 2017. Vietnam remained to be a main supplier of sumiri for this market.
Japan
In 2018, surimi exports to Japan continued to increase by 41.2%, reaching US$38.8 million. Vietnam continues to be the fifth largest source of surimi for the Japan, behind Thailand, Norway, India and China. Currently, Vietnam still has only a small market share in the market.
EU
Surimi exports to EU market is expected to continue to be unfavorable due to the impact of the IUU yellow card by the EU. However, export to other markets will still be positive. It is forecasted that surimi export of Vietnam in 2019 will continue to maintain stable growth.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s exports of shelled mollusks recorded impressive growth in the first two months of 2025, reaching USD 41 million—an increase of 132% compared to the same period in 2024 (USD 18 million).
According to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), in the first two months of 2025, Vietnam's shrimp exports recorded positive signs with strong growth in a number of important markets, of which lobster exports to China increased sharply.
In recent years, the agricultural and environmental sectors and localities in the province have created favorable conditions to develop and effectively maintain seafood chains, increasing income for people in rural areas.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to Vietnam Customs, the country’s pangasius exports regained growth momentum in February 2025. Export value reached USD 150 million, marking a 66% increase compared to February 2024. Cumulative pangasius export revenue for the first two months of the year totaled USD 284 million, up 11% year-on-year.
Minh Phu Seafood Corp, one of the leading enterprises in shrimp processing and export, is actively promoting cooperation with shrimp farmers to develop the shrimp industry in Ca Mau.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In 2024, Vietnam’s tuna exports to the Middle East continued their impressive growth, rising by 28% compared to 2023. The Middle East is now emerging as one of Vietnam’s top four tuna export markets.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Recently, the price of Pangasius in the Mekong Delta has increased significantly, making fishermen very excited. However, looking at the overall picture of this industry, the rise in Pangasius prices is not just an opportunity, but also comes with many challenges.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Dishes made from fish, especially pangasius, have become common and are found in nearly all restaurants, hotels, and banquets in Pakistan.
Looking back at the period from 2022 to 2024, crab exports to China have shown significant fluctuations. In 2022, China imported over 62 million USD worth of crabs, averaging 5-9 million USD per month, indicating a stable import demand from China. However, in 2023, exports sharply dropped to 13.3 million USD, averaging only 1-2 million USD per month, due to China's tighter quarantine controls and weakening consumption demand.
In January 2025, Vietnam's shrimp exports to the UK reached over 16 million USD, an 8% increase compared to the same period last year. The UK is the sixth-largest individual market for Vietnam’s shrimp imports, accounting for 5.5% of the total shrimp exports to various markets. Shrimp also holds the largest share (70%) in Vietnam’s total seafood exports to the UK.
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