Exports to the three major markets (the Netherlands, the UK, Germany) rose by 46%, 20% and 36%, respectively in the first seven months of this year.
The Netherlands and the UK were the two largest shrimp importers of Vietnam in the EU. In the first half of this year, shrimp exports to the Netherlands hit over US$107 million, up 74% over the same period last year. Vietnam stayed as the largest supplier of shrimp to the Netherlands, accounting for 22% of the total import value into this market in 2017. India ranked the second, accounting for 15.1%. In this market, the share of Vietnamese shrimp was on the upward trend from 11.5% in 2015 to 22.5% in 2017, while the proportion of Indian shrimp (the main competitor of Vietnam in this market ) was down from 18% in 2015 to 15% in 2017.
From the second rank in top shrimp importers of Vietnam in the EU, from September 2017, the Netherlands became the leading shrimp importer of Vietnam and kept its rank up to now. Of that, sales of whiteleg shrimp to , the Netherlands accounted for the highest rate of 86%, followed by black tiger shrimp with 10% and other shrimp with 4%. In the country, the demand for processed whiteleg shrimp (HS code 16) from Vietnam was on the upward trend.
Within the EU, the UK stayed as Vietnam's second largest shrimp importer behind the Netherlands, accounting for 23% of Vietnam's shrimp exports to the EU and accounting for 5.7% of total shrimp exports to all markets. In the first half of 2018, Vietnam’s shrimp exports to the UK reached US$93 million, up 23% over the same period last year. Over the last three years, Vietnam’s shrimp exports to the UK have grown steadily from US$114.6 million in 2014 to US$210.6 million in 2017, an increase of nearly 84%. Shrimp exports to the UK tended to increase as the UK boosted imports of warmwater shrimp thanks to affordable prices to replace coldwater shrimp. The price of coldwater shrimp is increasing due to a decline in the production.
Vietnam’s shrimp exports to the EU market still enjoys the GSP incentives and while the two competitors (India and Thailand) strongly reduced their exports to this market.
The EU increased imports of steamed raw shrimp for processing and re-exporting. In addition, the products meeting the requirements of environmental and social responsibility are also selected by consumers.
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Top 7 shrimp importers in the EU-28 |
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Countries (2017) |
Volume (MT) |
Value (FOB, EUR mil.) |
Average import price (FOB EUR/kg) |
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Spain |
149,414 |
962.1 |
6.44 |
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France |
76,364 |
595.6 |
7.51 |
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UK |
66,645 |
372.6 |
5.59 |
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Italy |
54,513 |
348.2 |
6.39 |
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Netherlands |
40,346 |
328.4 |
8.14 |
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Belgium |
36,547 |
331.2 |
7.69 |
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Germany |
23,229 |
226.8 |
9.77 |
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Portugal |
15,636 |
108.2 |
6.92 |
(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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