Global shrimp price tend to inch up because currency market was more stable (rise in JPY; more stability in the value of USD, EUR and currencies of Vietnam’s competitors). The price of domestic raw shrimp was higher than the same period of last year. Shrimp demand from main markets was stronger thanks to the stability in supply-demand at these markets. Vietnam shrimp exporters still benefit from lower duty rate of POR9. The shrimp supply from main producers like India, Thailand, Ecuador was affected by bad weather and diseases. The aboving factors helped to facilitate Vietnam shrimp exports in the first 3 months of this year.
Out of total shrimp exports by Vietnam in Jan-Mar 2016, the proportion of exported whiteleg shrimp and marine shrimp downed while that of black tiger shrimp rose. Demand for Vietnamese black tiger shrimp was higher thanks to its competitive price.
Among total shrimp exports, whiteleg shrimp took the highest proportion of 57.2% (from 59.2% of QI/2015), followed by black tiger shrimp with the proportion of 34.5% (from 31% of QI/2015) and the next was marine shrimp with 8.3% from 9.7% of QI/2015. For more detail, live/fresh/frozen whiteleg shrimp (HS code 03) was the most exported item with the revenue of US$190 million, making up 30.7% of the total shrimp exports. It was followed by live/fresh/frozen black tiger shrimp (HS 03) with the turnover of US$180 million, making up 29%.
Out of total shrimp exports in the period, exports of other processed black tiger shrimp (HS 16) reported the highest growth of 36.1% while exports of canned other shrimp (HS 16) reported the deepest dive of 76.9% with modest value of US$581 thousand.
QI/2016, Vietnam shrimp was exported to 64 markets from 67 ones of the same period last year. Top 10 largest markets of Vietnam shrimp included the US, EU, Japan, China, South Korea, Canada, Australia, ASEAN, Taiwan and Switzerlands, making up 94% of the total shrimp exports. Shrimp exports to main markets reported the year-on-year growth in which exports the US posted the highest growth of 30.6%, China (+24.3%), EU (+2.9%) and Japan (+0.7%). The decline was seen in exports to markets such as South Korea (-8%), Canada (-13,5%), Australia (-5,1%), ASEAN (-9,7%), Taiwan (-29,9%), Switzerland (-18,5%)…
Among single markets, shrimp exports to the UK and Belgium reported the year-on-year growth of 49.4% and 47.1%, respectively. The UK - the largest market of Vietnam shrimp in the EU bloc - has high demand for warmwater shrimp due to slump in coldwater shrimp supply.
In QII/2016, shrimp exports to Russia and China expected to rise and these two markets are considered as key markets in the coming time. Exports to the US and EU hoped to surge thanks to stability in supply-demand and shrimp price.
The revenue in QII predicted to reach US$788 million, up 10% year on year and the expected figure for the whole year of US$3.3 billion, up 12% year on year.
By Kim Thu
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s tuna exports reached USD 81 million in April 2026, down 6% compared to the same period in 2025. In the first four months of the year, export turnover totaled USD 289 million, down 4.8%. Although the overall export picture has yet to brighten significantly, market trends are becoming increasingly diversified rather than moving in a single direction.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s pangasius industry is undergoing strong restructuring starting from the broodstock and fingerling segment in order to improve productivity, quality, and export competitiveness. This is considered a critical foundation for the sustainable development of the industry amid rising production costs and increasingly stringent market requirements.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to Vietnam Customs data, pangasius exports in April 2026 reached USD 206 million, up 18% compared to the same period in 2025 — marking another consecutive month of double-digit growth since the beginning of the year. Cumulative pangasius export turnover in the first four months of 2026 reached USD 720 million, up 17% year-on-year, reflecting the positive growth momentum of this key export product.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s shrimp exports in the first four months of 2026 maintained positive growth momentum, reaching approximately USD 1.5 billion, up 15% compared to the same period last year. However, behind this result lies diverging trends across markets, as the global shrimp industry continues to face pressure from inflation, high inventories, price competition, and increasing trade risks.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In Vinh Tuy commune (Kien Giang Province), many shrimp farmers are adopting bottom aeration systems and reporting clear economic benefits, helping increase income and reduce production risks.
(vasep.com.vn) In the first three months of 2026, Vietnam’s exports of crabs and other crustaceans reached more than USD 93 million, up 23% compared to the same period last year. The result shows that the sector is experiencing a fairly positive recovery, especially in its two key product groups: crabs and swimming crabs. However, behind the growth figures are several concerns: export markets remain highly concentrated, raw material supply is unstable, and trade barriers from the US and EU are becoming increasingly stringent.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In Ca Mau province, many farmers are transitioning from traditional methods to high-tech shrimp farming, adopting recirculating systems with minimal water exchange to improve efficiency and reduce risks. In Hung My commune alone, there are about 260 super-intensive shrimp farming households covering more than 265 hectares, playing a key role in local economic development.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the first three months of 2026, Vietnam’s exports of fish cake and surimi reached USD 63 million, down 5% compared to the same period last year. Although total export value declined slightly due to decreases in some key markets, many other destinations continued to post strong growth, opening up room for this convenience-oriented processed segment in the coming quarters.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Favorable weather conditions in the early months of 2026 have brought encouraging signs for fisheries activities in Quang Tri. Output has grown steadily, contributing to improved livelihoods for local residents.
Entering 2026, Vietnam’s seafood industry is facing a period of both high expectations and mounting pressures. Following the positive recovery in 2025, production and export activities in Q1/2026 demonstrated the strong adaptability of Vietnam’s seafood business community amid continued global trade volatility, intensifying international competition, and increasingly stringent compliance requirements in import markets.
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