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.
(vasep.com.vn) In the first quarter of 2026, Vietnam’s shrimp exports reached USD 1.069 billion, up 17.5% compared to the same period in 2025. This is a positive result amid an uneven global shrimp market recovery, intensifying competition among major suppliers, and continued volatility in the international trade environment. However, this growth does not reflect a broad-based recovery across the entire sector, but rather is driven mainly by strong performance in a few markets and specific product segments—most notably lobster exports to China.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s tuna exports continued to decline in March 2026. Cumulatively, in the first three months of the year, export value reached USD 208 million, down 4% compared to the same period in 2025. The export landscape shows clear divergence across markets: while the U.S. and EU remain challenging, markets such as Russia, the Middle East, Egypt, the Philippines, and Mexico have emerged as growth bright spots.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In Quang Ngai Province, shrimp farming costs are rising sharply due to लगातार increases in feed, fuel, and input material prices, while farm-gate shrimp prices are declining. This has significantly reduced farmers’ profit margins and increased production risks.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s tilapia exports are experiencing impressive growth, reflecting expanding global demand as well as the sector’s development potential. However, behind the strong growth figures lie limitations in production capacity and supply chains, highlighting the need for sustainable development in the coming period.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s pangasius exports to the Middle East in 2025 and early 2026 have shown notable growth. However, escalating geopolitical tensions in the region have increasingly impacted export activities since March. This situation presents a challenge of balancing market expansion opportunities with rising trade risks.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The Quang Tri Department of Agriculture and Environment has instructed localities to base their stocking schedules on actual conditions in each farming area, while developing plans, allocating resources, and implementing synchronized measures for disease prevention and disaster risk management in aquaculture production.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the first two months of 2026, Vietnam’s exports of fish cakes and surimi exceeded USD 45 million, up 7% compared to the same period in 2025, indicating a positive outlook for this product segment amid recovering demand in many markets.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) During the week from April 4th to 10th, 2026, Quang Ngai province intensified its monitoring and law enforcement activities with the determination to eliminate illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing practices.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Thanh Hoa’s shrimp sector is undergoing a strong transformation by accelerating the adoption of high technology, helping to improve productivity, increase profits, and meet market demands. The province currently has about 4,100 hectares of shrimp farming, with output continuing to rise despite stable farming area, mainly due to the shift from traditional methods to intensive and super-intensive farming.
(vasep.com.vn) Amid ongoing volatility in global seafood trade, Vietnam’s crab exports have made a fairly positive start to 2026. According to Vietnam Customs statistics, export turnover in the first two months of 2026 reached nearly USD 55 million, up 24% compared to the same period in 2025 and more than 2.2 times higher than in the same period of 2024. This indicates that crab exports are entering 2026 with stronger growth momentum, particularly in Asian markets.
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