In QI/2017, the shortage of raw shrimp, a rise in raw shrimp prices as well as the ban on shrimp imports in Australia drove the year-on-year 0.1 percent drop in Vietnam’s shrimp exports.
In QII/2017, the domestic supply of raw materials was significantly improved, while shrimp supplies in some major producing countries and importing markets decreased. In addition, Australia step by step loosened the ban on shrimp imports, which helped Vietnam’s enterprises to boost shrimp exports in QII/2017.
Vietnams shrimp sales to most of major markets increased in the first half of this year, except for the U.S and ASEAN.
The position of top 5 biggest importers of shrimp has changed in the first half of this year. Of that, Japan outstripped the U.S to rank the 1st. The EU remained its second place. China held as the 3rd rank and the U.S dropped to the 4th rank.
Vietnam’s shrimp exports to the U.S after the good growth in the first three quarters of 2016, but then fell in QIV/2016 and continued the downward trend in QI/2017. Exports to this market recovered in QII/2017 but not enough to offset the decline in the first quarter. Therefore, exports to the market in Jan-Jun 2017 were down 7.5% to reach US$276.4 million.
The decrease in exports to the U.S was due to the impact of the DOC raising the antidumping duties on POR11, the depreciation of the dollar. In addition, strong competition from India (Vietnam's main competitor in the U.S) also partly reduced exports of Vietnamese shrimp to the market. Vietnam ranked the 5th in top largest suppliers of shrimp into the U.S, making up 7.8%.
Imports of frozen raw shrimp meat (HS code 0306170040) into the U.S picked the biggest share. India, Indonesia and Vietnam were top 3 leading suppliers of this item to the market.
Imports of frozen processed shrimp (HS code 1605211030) into the U.S made up the second largest share. Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia top 3 largest suppliers of this item to the market.
Growth trends in the first half of this year will have a positive impact on Vietnam’s shrimp exports in the coming time. Vietnam’s shrimp exports in QII/2017 expected to continue the rise, especially when demand in markets increases sharply during Christmas and New Year.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnamese seafood exports recorded impressive growth, generating nearly 6 billion USD in revenue during the first six months of the year, up 13% compared with the same period last year.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Fishermen in Ha Tinh are gradually overcoming difficulties to maintain the efficiency of seafood exploitation. In the first six months of 2026, the entire province achieved a production of more than 23,000 tons of seafood, worth more than 1,200 billion VND.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) June 2026 brought encouraging signs for Vietnam's tuna exports, with export value rising 20% year-on-year to nearly USD 72 million. However, this increase has yet to offset the prolonged slowdown seen in key markets such as the European Union (EU), where import demand remains weak. The outlook for the second half of the year is expected to become more challenging as freight rates continue to climb.
(vasep.com.vn) As part of the Vietnam Fisheries International Exhibition (Vietfish 2026), the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), in collaboration with the Agency for Domestic Market Management and Development under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, will organize the Domestic Seafood Supply–Demand Matching Program on the morning of August 20, 2026, at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), Ho Chi Minh City. The program aims to foster direct business connections between Vietnamese seafood producers and processors and domestic distributors, retailers, and foodservice channels.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The Cooking Show will be one of the most engaging experiential highlights of Vietfish 2026. Taking place over three days, from August 19–21, 2026, at Hall B1, SECC, Ho Chi Minh City, the event will offer visitors a vibrant culinary space where Vietnamese seafood is showcased through its flavors, stories, and real-life culinary applications.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam's pangasius exports reached USD 205 million in June 2026, up 5% compared with the same month in 2025. Cumulative export value for the first six months of the year totaled USD 1.1 billion, an increase of 12% year-on-year. Growth was primarily driven by strong demand from China and CPTPP markets, while exports to the United States and Brazil continued to decline.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the first six months of 2026, Ha Tinh province continued to implement comprehensive solutions to combat IUU fishing; strictly manage the fishing fleet, control fishing vessels entering and leaving ports, operate vessel tracking devices, trace the origin of seafood, and severely punish violations.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam's tilapia exports reached USD 7 million in June 2026, down 32% compared with the same month in 2025. Nevertheless, thanks to strong growth in the first five months of the year, cumulative tilapia exports in the first half of 2026 totaled USD 69 million, up 67% year on year.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Sa Giang Import-Export Joint Stock Company, a member of the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), has been honored with the "Famous Brand - Competitive Vietnamese Brand 2026" certification at an award ceremony organized by the Vietnam Intellectual Property Association (VIPA).
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) China imported nearly $1.4 billion worth of Vietnamese seafood in the first half of the year, a 40% increase compared to the same period last year, surpassing the US to become the largest export market for the industry.
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