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) Currently, Da Nang City has no fishing vessels detained, sanctioned by foreign authorities, or criminally prosecuted for IUU fishing violations. Patrols, monitoring of marine fishing activities, and handling of violations have been prioritized by competent forces, significantly reducing nearshore fishing infringements.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to statistics from Vietnam Customs, Vietnam’s tuna exports to Israel in the first nine months of 2025 reached just over USD 27 million, down as much as 49% compared to the same period in 2024. This is a steep and prolonged decline for many consecutive months, reflecting changes in import demand as well as shifts in the supply structure of this market.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The first 700 tons of Vietnamese tilapia ordered and imported by JBS Group will initially be distributed through supermarket chains, the Horeca network and JBS’s product showrooms in Brazil.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In October 2025, Vietnam’s pangasius exports hit $217 million, representing an 8% increase compared to the same month in 2024. For the first 10 months of the year, total export value has surpassed $1.8 billion, up 9% year-on-year. This growth demonstrates clear positive momentum for the pangasius industry, despite continued declines in certain markets.
In recent days, the Central provinces of Vietnam have been suffering from historic flooding, with prolonged heavy rains, landslides, flash floods, and deep inundation causing extremely serious impacts on tens of thousands of households, as well as many VASEP member exporters located in the region. With the spirit of mutual support and solidarity, and in order to promptly assist residents and member exporters in the affected areas to stabilize their lives and restore production activities, VASEP calls on all seafood exporters, organizations, and individuals to extend supports to the people and member exporters in the flood-hit areas. We urge timely and practical material and spiritual contributions to help member exporters and local communities in the severely affected provinces overcome this difficult period.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the final days of October 2025, Vietnam’s domestic raw shrimp market remained generally stable, though slight adjustments were recorded in several sizes across key farming regions.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s shrimp exports reached USD 498 million in October 2025, up 26% from the same period last year. This is one of the highest monthly revenues since the beginning of the year, reflecting solid demand in major markets and faster shipment schedules by exporters. From January to October, shrimp export value reached USD 3.9 billion, up 22% compared to the same period in 2024.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On October 31, 2025, the US Court of International Trade (CIT) officially issued an order to suspend the case filed by the National Fisheries Institute (NFI), the National Restaurant Association (NRA), and several US seafood companies against the US Government concerning the implementation of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA).
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) An Giang’s fisheries sector has maintained stable growth momentum during the first nine months of 2025, making an important contribution to the province’s socio-economic development. Despite facing numerous challenges, the province is implementing various measures to enhance production efficiency, expand markets, and promote sustainable fisheries development toward deeper integration into the global economy.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s pangasius export value in September 2025 reached USD 181 million, up 5% compared to the same period in 2024. The overall trend for the pangasius industry remains positive, with total exports in the first nine months of 2025 reaching nearly USD 1.6 billion, an increase of 9% year-on-year.
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