Shrimp exports in the first four months of this year increased by 14% over the same period last year, reaching US$1 billion. In particular, exports of whiteleg shrimp reached US$687 million, accounting for 67.5% (compared with 63% compared to the same period last year), while exports of black tiger shrimp gained US$229 million, accounting for 22.5% (compared with 27% in the same period of 2017). In the structure of shrimp export products of Vietnam, sales of whiteleg shrimp inched up 25%, those of marine shrimp increased by 15% while those of black tiger shrimp dipped by 10% compared with the same period last year.
In the first 4 months of 2018, Vietnamese shrimp was sent to 76 markets. Exports to the top 8 importers of Vietnamese shrimp all increased except for Japan with a drop of 9.3%. Exports to South Korea and Australia recorded the highest growth of 34.4% and 26%, respectively. Exports to the U.S and China grew by 1.4% and 4%, respectively.
In the period, Vietnam’s shrimp exports to the EU touched US$189.6 million, up 11%. Exports to the three main importing markets (the Netherlands, Germany, and Belgium) rose by 83.4%, 50% and 28% respectively. Shrimp exports to the EU remained stable due to the reduction of imports from India. Besides, Vietnamese exports to the EU currently enjoy the EU's Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), which provides developing countries preferential access to the EU market through reduced tariffs.
This time, shrimp exports to Japan reached US$175.3 million, down 9.3% over the same period last year due to the strong competition with Indian shrimp in this market.
Shrimp exports to the U.S in the first four months of this year totaled US$160 million, a slight increase of 1.4% due to low shrimp demand in the market because of the inventory and strong competition with India. Shrimp exports to the U.S in the coming time still have to face high anti-dumping tax and Seafood Import Monitoring Program (SIMP). As of December 31st Dec 2018, shrimp importers must comply fully with the requirements of the SIMP program.
The export value of Vietnamese shrimp in April decreased by 0.4%, reducing the growth rate of shrimp exports in the first 4 months, was partly driven by a fall in the price of shrimp in the country and the world. In April, the price of whiteleg shrimp sized 80-100 pcs/kg in some provinces in the Mekong Delta has shown signs of decrease compared to previous months. The main reason was the increase in world supply while the inventory remains in importing markets.
The price of the domestic raw shrimp forecasted to recover in the coming time. Major shrimp producing countries (India, Bangladesh, and Thailand) have been over-harvested and expected to reduce supplies in QIII and QIV this year. In addition, many shrimp exporters of Vietnam have begun to sign large orders for the holidays of the end of 2018 so shrimp prices are expected to increase again in August and September this year.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s seafood exports in September 2026 are estimated at US$1.135 billion, up 11.9% year-on-year, bringing total exports in the first nine months of the year to US$9.103 billion, up 11.4%. Behind this double-digit growth, however, increasingly divergent market trends are emerging: China–Hong Kong and ASEAN posted strong growth, while the U.S., EU and Japan all recorded declines in September.
(vasep.com.vn) In the first eight months of 2026, Brazil became the largest market for Vietnamese tilapia, with export value reaching US$44 million, up 22,142% year-on-year and accounting for 49% of Vietnam’s total tilapia exports. In August alone, exports to Brazil reached US$4 million. However, behind this remarkable growth is a market that is imposing increasingly stringent requirements on imported supplies.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s tuna exports sustained their upward trajectory in August 2026, though the pace remained modest at just 2%. The month saw divergent trends across key markets: the US maintained its leading position, Japan and Canada improved, Russia surged and the EU continued to experience a steep downturn. These developments suggest that exporters are entering the final months of the year amid a market environment marked by greater uncertainty.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Congalsa has acquired the entire charter capital of Lenger Seafood Vietnam, giving it full ownership of the business and its Nam Dinh processing facility.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Ninh Binh Province is entering a peak period of action against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, focusing on thoroughly addressing violations, closely monitoring fishing vessels at ports and preventing vessels from violating regulations and operating illegally in foreign waters ahead of the European Commission’s (EC) upcoming inspection in 2026.
(vasep.com.vn) The application of biotechnology in seed production is increasingly viewed as a strategic imperative to upgrade pangasius fingerling quality, optimize farming efficiency and anchor sustainable industry development.
(vasep.com.vn) On September 15, 2026, in Can Tho, VASEP and ASC jointly organized a training course titled “New ASC standards: updates and practical implementation guidance for farms, businesses and aquafeed mills”. Beyond briefing stakeholders on updated ASC requirements for aquaculture facilities and feed production, the workshop dedicated substantial floor time to directly addressing on-the-ground compliance bottlenecks encountered by Vietnamese enterprises.
(searfood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s tilapia exports continued to post positive results in the first eight months of 2026, with total export value reaching US$90 million, up 43% year-on-year. However, exports in August alone stood at US$11 million, down 8%, reflecting uneven market developments. Brazil remained the leading market, while Japan recorded notable growth, opening up new opportunities for Vietnamese tilapia products.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s shrimp exports reached US$3.3 billion in the first eight months of 2026, up 12% year on year. However, growth has begun to slow and become more differentiated across markets, while the U.S. and EU continue to present significant challenges. The latest insights from the Global Shrimp Forum 2026 (GSF 2026), held in early September, also indicate that the final months of the year will remain highly competitive as global supply continues to expand and buyers increasingly focus on quality, product specifications, supply stability and the ability to meet market-specific demand.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In August 2026, Vietnam’s seafood exports reached $1.14 billion, up 6% year on year. Cumulative eight-month exports rose 11.8% to $8.00 billion, though momentum has cooled compared to the 12.8% growth seen through July. China - Hong Kong and ASEAN are offsetting weakness in the U.S, EU and partly Japan. This divergence will likely widen in Q4 as trade tariffs and traceability requirements directly weigh on new orders.
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