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) 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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