Exports of main seafood items reported two-digit growth (13-42 percent), except for tuna exports (down 12.5 percent). Amid lack of global supply of raw material caused by Early Mortality Syndrome (EMS), Vietnam’s shrimp sales reported the sharpest growth and took the largest proportion thanks to rise in shrimp production and raw shrimp imports
Shrimp
Shrimp reported the highest export growth rate of 42 percent and reached US$2.9 billion in its sales, occupying the highest proportion of 50.6 percent in Vietnam’s total seafood exports.
while black tiger sales were US$1.3 billion, rising 10 percent and making up 35 percent.
Shrimp exports to main markets showed robust growth: to the U.S. (up 51 percent), EU (up 88 percent), Japan (up 7 percent), China (up 28 percent)
Pangasius
Pangasius exports reached US$1.3 billion, up 0.2 percent and making up 22 percent of total seafood exports.
Fish exports to two main markets (EU and the U.S.) downed 8.4 percent and 16.7 percent, respectively. Exports to other markets reported positive growth. Fish exports to the U.S. started to recover in September with rise in average export price.
Cephalopod
Cephalopod exports soared 13 percent to US$351 million, accounting for 7.1 percent of the total fish exports. In which squid exports reached US$205 million, making up 58.5 percent and octopus sales were US$146 million, making up 41.5 percent.
Shipment to main markets hiked: South Korea up 31.5 percent, EU up 15 percent, ASEAN up 25 percent, except for Japan down 5.4 percent. The surge is thanks to rising demand from import markets.
Tuna
Tuna exports achieved US$363 million, down 12.5 percent year on year.Sales of frozen tuna (HS code 03) hit US$194 million, representing 53 percent while exports of canned, processed tuna (HS code 16) touched US$169 million, representing 47 percent.
There have been no improvement in quality of post-harvest tuna, lowering export volume of high-quality tuna (fresh tuna for sashimi processing)
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(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In Gia Vien district, tilapia farming—particularly the “duong nghiep” strain—is expanding rapidly and gradually becoming an efficient production model for local farmers. Hatcheries in the area are supplying high-quality, uniform, and disease-free fingerlings, meeting the growing demand for commercial farming.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On the afternoon of March 19, Vice Chairman of the Ca Mau Provincial People’s Committee, Le Van Su, chaired a meeting to address bottlenecks and propose solutions to expand the super-intensive whiteleg shrimp farming model using low water exchange and high biosecurity standards (RAS-IMTA).
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On March 10, 2026, the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee issued Decision No. 1377/QD-UBND approving the Aquatic Animal Disease Prevention and Control Plan for the 2026–2030 period. The decision takes effect from the date of signing and replaces previous plans for the 2021–2030 period that had been issued prior to the administrative merger in Ba Ria – Vung Tau, Binh Duong, and Ho Chi Minh City.
(vasep.com.vn) In 2025, Chile imported more than USD 156 million worth of tuna, up 8.1% compared to the previous year and the highest level in the past five years. As the supply structure in this market is rapidly shifting, Vietnamese tuna is facing both opportunities to expand market share and increasing competitive pressure from Thailand, Colombia, and China.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vinh Long Province is stepping up efforts to develop brackish water shrimp farming in a sustainable direction, identifying it as a key sector in its agricultural structure. In 2026, the province aims to reach around 71,300 hectares of shrimp farming, with an output of over 314,000 tons.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Ha Tinh Province is strengthening control over shrimp seed quality to minimize risks for the 2026 spring–summer farming season.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In February 2026, Vietnam’s pangasius exports reached USD 119 million, down slightly 5% year-on-year. However, thanks to strong performance in January, cumulative exports in the first two months of the year still reached USD 331 million, up 28% compared to the same period in 2025. Export activity slowed somewhat in February due to seasonal factors, particularly the Lunar New Year holiday, which disrupted production and shipments at many seafood processing enterprises.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Da Nang is accelerating the development of high-tech shrimp farming toward intensive production, disease control, and improved efficiency. Many shrimp farms have invested in automated environmental monitoring systems, continuously tracking indicators such as pH, dissolved oxygen, temperature, and salinity, enabling farmers to promptly adjust pond conditions and reduce disease risks.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The year 2025 is considered a turning point for Vietnam’s shrimp seed industry as the sector faces the need for strong transformation in technology, production management, and gradual self-sufficiency in broodstock supply. These factors are seen as key to improving seed quality and strengthening the competitiveness of the shrimp industry amid increasingly demanding market requirements.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In February 2026, Vietnam’s shrimp exports reached nearly USD 310 million, up 17% year-on-year. Cumulatively for the first two months of the year, shrimp export value totaled USD 690 million, an increase of 20% compared with the same period last year. Compared with the 22% growth recorded in January, the pace of increase in February slowed somewhat, reflecting seasonal factors as the Lunar New Year holiday partially disrupted processing and shipment activities. Nevertheless, the nearly 20% growth in the first two months indicates that shrimp orders from Vietnam are maintaining a more positive trend than in the same period last year.
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