MPG and MSeafood were not consulted during the process and were never given an opportunity to comment on the issues presented by AHSTEC and information collected by CPB. In fact, on September 13, 2019, because of rumors of such an investigation, MPG submitted over 700 pages of documents refuting directly the AHSTEC allegations. This submission was totally ignored by CBP in its Decision. We regret that CBP resorted to imposing measures on MPG in the Decision, without reference to any facts other than vague and unproven allegations of AHSTEC. MPG is confident, based on information already compiled and submitted to CBP, that there is no credible basis for CBP to find that MPG has evaded anti-dumping duties. The provisional measures are only preliminary and temporary in nature. MPG has hired counsel to represent its interest during the course of the investigation and provide relevant information and evidence to the CBP for full consideration. MPG is confident that this CBP action will not be sustained and is working to obtain a favorable resolution as soon as possible.
MPG strongly disagrees with the Decision, and the non-transparent and one-sided process which led to its adoption. Nonetheless, in good faith and in the spirit of cooperation, MPG intends to fully collaborate with CBP throughout the EAPA Investigation. MPG has the requisite experience and knowledge to deal with such a situation, having engaged in more than 10 years of anti-dumping investigations together with other members of the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers. MPG is confident that in the course of a full EAPA Investigation, CBP will make a final decision based on the facts rather than the speculation on which it has based its present Decision.
In order for the public and MPG’s customers to better understand the Decision and its impact on MPG, we wish to clarify the following matters.
MPG would like to assure our loyal customers in the US that the Decision is only temporary. Accordingly, MPG is required to pay, on a temporary basis, the anti-dumping duty applied to India (ca. 10 percent) on its shipments to the US. MPG confirms that such measure will not affect its export activities to US or other markets. All production and export activities of MPG will still executed as planned.
MPG is confident that it can demonstrate that it did not import frozen shrimp from India for export to the US. In fact, MPG has not purchased shrimp products from India (or any other country) and exported the same to the US. MPG only purchased limited Indian shrimp as material input which were processed in its facilities under strict precautions and full traceability and exported to other countries with which MPG conducts business. A majority of MPG exports are not to the U.S. Imports from India are carefully monitored to assure that they are not shipped to the U.S.
CBP specifically stated that the Decision was taken on the basis of unverified information and numbers. Although MPG requires more time to fully assess the Decision and the information on which it was based, our preliminary review has identified a large number of inaccurate references, erroneous information and misleading extracts from which critical data appears to have been intentionally omitted by AHSTEC.
MPG believe that before taking its final decision, CBP will allow MPG and MSeafood to clarify the data supplied by AHSTEC and rebut erroneous allegations. We are hopeful that CBP will be able to gain a better understanding of MPG’s business and reach the appropriate conclusion. We further hope that MPG’s right to due process under US law will be upheld and that the EAPA Investigation will, from this point onwards, follow a transparent and fair procedures for all parties involved.
(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.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to the latest statistics for January 2026, Vietnam’s pangasius export value to major market blocs recorded encouraging growth compared with the same period last year, indicating that consumption demand is gradually recovering.
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