While, the export value of 3 main products of shrimp, tuna and pangasius dropped 20.3%; 12.2% and 21.8% in January 2015 compared with the same period a year ago, exports in Jan 2016 increased compared with the same period of 2015. In which, shrimp exports increased 10.2%; increase of 8.3% in pangasius shipment; tuna sale up 11%; other fish increased 32.2%; up 12.7% in cephalopods; crabs and other crustaceans increased 46.3%.
In 2015 shrimp exports plunged the most among Vietnam's seafood products with negative growth of 25.3%, reaching US$2.95 billion and accounting for 44% of Vietnam seafood exports. In which, white leg shrimp exports accounted for 59% to US$1.74 billion dollars, down 25% compared with the previous year. Black tiger shrimp exports accounted for 32.6% to US$963 million, decreased 30.5%. In the year, reduced exports and low prices, Vietnam shrimp could not compete on price with shrimp from India, Thailand, China or Indonesia. In 2015, Vietnam even is the second largest import market of India only after the US.
Thanks to efforts to balance domestic production, import of raw materials, in January 2016, the shrimp export value is higher, in which whiteleg shrimp exports increased 4.7%, and export of black tiger shrimp increased 22.6% compared to January 2015.
In January 2016, the pangasius exports totaled US$149.3 million, up 8.3% compared to the same period a year ago. However, the increase of pangasius exports at this time does not mean that the results of all year will be positive. Exports to the US is expected to decrease this year because of affection from USDA new rule on catfish inspection applied on catfish and pangasius imports.
In January 2016, exports of marine products rather well grew. Exports of tuna reached US$36.8 million, up 11%; other fish reached US$105.9 million, increase of 32.2%; cephalopod exports recorded US$38.4 million, increase by 9.8% and bivalve mollusk with US$7.26 million, up 33.5%; crab and other crustaceans brought US$13 million, up 46.3% compared to the same period a year ago.
In January 2016, exports to many large markets have positive growths: the US 26.4%; the EU 5.7%; Japan rising 4.7%; China and Hong Kong rose 41.6%; ASEAN increased 35.2%; South Korea up 12.3%; Australia 5.9%. But exports to Canada decreased 37.7%; Taiwan reduced 20.3%; Mexico down 25% compared with the same period a year ago.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnamese seafood exports recorded impressive growth, generating nearly 6 billion USD in revenue during the first six months of the year, up 13% compared with the same period last year.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Fishermen in Ha Tinh are gradually overcoming difficulties to maintain the efficiency of seafood exploitation. In the first six months of 2026, the entire province achieved a production of more than 23,000 tons of seafood, worth more than 1,200 billion VND.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) June 2026 brought encouraging signs for Vietnam's tuna exports, with export value rising 20% year-on-year to nearly USD 72 million. However, this increase has yet to offset the prolonged slowdown seen in key markets such as the European Union (EU), where import demand remains weak. The outlook for the second half of the year is expected to become more challenging as freight rates continue to climb.
(vasep.com.vn) As part of the Vietnam Fisheries International Exhibition (Vietfish 2026), the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), in collaboration with the Agency for Domestic Market Management and Development under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, will organize the Domestic Seafood Supply–Demand Matching Program on the morning of August 20, 2026, at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), Ho Chi Minh City. The program aims to foster direct business connections between Vietnamese seafood producers and processors and domestic distributors, retailers, and foodservice channels.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The Cooking Show will be one of the most engaging experiential highlights of Vietfish 2026. Taking place over three days, from August 19–21, 2026, at Hall B1, SECC, Ho Chi Minh City, the event will offer visitors a vibrant culinary space where Vietnamese seafood is showcased through its flavors, stories, and real-life culinary applications.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam's pangasius exports reached USD 205 million in June 2026, up 5% compared with the same month in 2025. Cumulative export value for the first six months of the year totaled USD 1.1 billion, an increase of 12% year-on-year. Growth was primarily driven by strong demand from China and CPTPP markets, while exports to the United States and Brazil continued to decline.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the first six months of 2026, Ha Tinh province continued to implement comprehensive solutions to combat IUU fishing; strictly manage the fishing fleet, control fishing vessels entering and leaving ports, operate vessel tracking devices, trace the origin of seafood, and severely punish violations.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam's tilapia exports reached USD 7 million in June 2026, down 32% compared with the same month in 2025. Nevertheless, thanks to strong growth in the first five months of the year, cumulative tilapia exports in the first half of 2026 totaled USD 69 million, up 67% year on year.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Sa Giang Import-Export Joint Stock Company, a member of the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), has been honored with the "Famous Brand - Competitive Vietnamese Brand 2026" certification at an award ceremony organized by the Vietnam Intellectual Property Association (VIPA).
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) China imported nearly $1.4 billion worth of Vietnamese seafood in the first half of the year, a 40% increase compared to the same period last year, surpassing the US to become the largest export market for the industry.
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