In fact, Vietnam shrimps are being favored by many strict markets such as the U.S., Japan and EU which require compliance with their high quality standards.
Vietnam is one of 5 largest shrimp producers in the world with annual raw shrimp production of 350,000 – 400,000 MT. Vietnam's shrimp products are currently exported to more than 90 global markets.
Thanks to favorable natural conditions, Vietnam is the largest black tiger shrimp producer and black tiger shrimp is considered as the key exported species by the country. Besides, whiteleg shrimp farming is fast growing in Vietnam to meet higher demand from global consumers. The species production reported a rapid growth in the past years and expected to reach over 300,000 MT in 2014.
In 2013, thanks to better control in EMS in shrimp farms, Vietnam supplied a significant volume of shrimp to global markets while some others faced heavy losses by diseases.
Last year, Vietnam's shrimp exports to the U.S. reported the highest growth among 5 largest shrimp suppliers to the market. In the year, Vietnam shrimp sales to the market touched 59,534 MT, up 45.6 percent year on year. Also in 2013, Vietnam ranked the first in supplying frozen shrimp to Japan and held the 7thposition in exporting shrimp to EU.
Despite facing a lot of technical barriers, Vietnam shrimp industry still got a foothold in global markets. This was attributable to efforts by Vietnam's shrimp processors and exporters as well as relevant authorities in strengthening quality control.
On January 21st 2014, Japan decided to lift the regulation of 100 percent Ethoxyquin (an anti-oxidant substance used in shrimp feed production) testing on Vietnam's shrimp imported into the market. Japan also raised maximum residue limits (MRL) of Ethoxyquin to 0.2 ppm, 20-fold increase from the previous level of 0.01ppm.
Vietnam's shrimp processors and exporters are intensifying control on residues of chemicals, antibiotics and filthy substances from raw shrimps to process and export. Shrimp products must be inspected for 5 times before being exported.
To remain stable growth in 2014 shrimp exports and keep Vietnam's shrimp prestige in the international market, Vietnam shrimp industry tightens shrimp quality control under production chain from seed to exported products. The control on filthy substances and antibiotics in shrimp is given priority. Competent authorities made strong commitments to impose heavy punishment of shrimp trade violations.
(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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