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) Nearly US$1.7 billion is the projected gap in 2029 between the baseline scenario and a scenario in which Vietnam’s seafood exports grow by 10% annually, according to calculations by VASEP to be presented at Vietnam Seafood Summit 2026. This gap raises a key question for the entire industry: Which markets, products and supply chain improvements will generate the additional growth?
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Although Germany’s tuna imports have declined, Vietnam’s tuna exports to the market continue to show positive signs. Notably, export value recovered strongly in Q3/2026, and German import data also show Vietnamese products strengthening their position amid competition among suppliers.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Seafood exports are holding double-digit growth, but the opportunities are not spread evenly across product groups and markets. As businesses draw up their plans for 2027, Vietnam Seafood Summit 2026 (VSS2026) offers a chance to look ahead together: what to sell, where to sell it, and how to prepare for growth in the coming years.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) With less than two weeks to go, the Vietnam Seafood Summit 2026 (VSS 2026) will officially take place in Can Tho. Under the theme “Seafood Market Outlook 2027–2029 – Opportunities and Potential for Double-Digit Export Growth,” the Summit is organized by VASEP at a time when seafood businesses are facing rapid market shifts, changing buyer demand, trade policy changes and growing competitive pressure all at once.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On October 28, 2026, the China Fisheries & Seafood Expo opened in Qingdao, China. The expo takes place over three days from October 28 to 30, 2026. This is a prestigious specialized seafood exhibition organized annually by Sea Fare Exposition Inc.
(vasep.com.vn) In the first nine months of 2026, Vietnam’s tilapia exports to the CPTPP bloc reached $7 million, marking a 51% year-on-year increase. The bloc rstands as the fourth-largest market for Vietnamese tilapia, trailing Brazil, the US, and Saudi Arabia.
(vasep.com.vn) VASEP has officially announced the program for Vietnam Seafood Summit 2026 (VSS 2026), featuring five in-depth sessions covering industry outlooks, trade barriers, buyer demand, the domestic market, and solutions to improve productivity and reduce costs across the seafood value chain.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s shrimp exports reached US$3.7 billion in the first nine months of 2026, up 11% year on year. Although growth has been supported by China and several markets within the CPTPP, momentum is slowing as exports to the United States and the European Union decline. Tariff pressures, international competition, and raw material challenges are creating significant hurdles for exporters in the final months of the year.
(vasep.com.vn) Markets are changing faster, buyer requirements are becoming more demanding, and trade barriers are growing increasingly complex. In this environment, seafood businesses need more than an understanding of current market conditions. They need a longer-term perspective to answer a critical question: Where will growth opportunities come from in 2027–2029, and what should businesses do now to prepare? This is one of the key reasons why VASEP is organizing Vietnam Seafood Summit 2026.
(vasep.com.vn) In the first eight months of 2026, Vietnam’s pangasius exports to the Middle East reached US$113 million, up 7% year on year from the same period in 2025. Growth has become more pronounced in recent months. In August alone, exports to the region totaled US$20 million, an increase of 24%. This indicates that demand for Vietnamese pangasius in the Middle East is gradually recovering after a slowdown in March, although the pace of recovery varies across markets.
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