The China Fisheries & Seafood Expo has surpassed the North America Seafood Expo to become the second-largest professional seafood trade fair in the world, after the Global Seafood Expo in Barcelona, Spain. In 2024, the fair attracted 1,602 exhibitors (down 4.6% compared to 2023) from 51 countries (compared to 53 countries in 2023). Over three days, the event welcomed 42,000 professional visitors from 136 countries (up from 40,127 visitors from 120 countries in 2023).
The Expo serves as a global platform for seafood exporters to connect, showcase products, and strengthen their brands to both Chinese and international buyers, thereby expanding their presence in the Chinese market.
China is among Vietnam’s top seafood export markets. In 2024, Vietnam’s total seafood export value made an impressive recovery, reaching USD 10 billion. Particularly, China (including Hong Kong) surpassed the United States to become Vietnam’s largest seafood import market, with exports worth USD 1.9 billion, accounting for nearly 19% of the country’s total seafood export value. Many products recorded strong growth, such as shrimp exports, which reached USD 843 million, up 39% year-on-year.
China’s seafood consumption demand remains high and continues to grow thanks to its large population, rapid urbanization, and increasing preference for high-quality products. However, the market also poses challenges due to frequent changes in import regulations. Therefore, regularly updating export requirements, studying consumer segments, and improving product design, packaging, and labeling are essential.
Participation in the China Fisheries & Seafood Expo is an effective opportunity for Vietnamese exporters to update market information, meet potential buyers, and promote products. For this year’s Expo, the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) registered 144 m² for the Vietnam Pavilion under the National Trade Promotion Program, offering a platform for enterprises to display and promote their products. The pavilion area was reduced by 20% compared to 2024 due to global market uncertainties caused by U.S. tariffs, which have affected the overall sentiment in the seafood industry.
A total of 15 Vietnamese exporters joined VASEP at the Vietnam Pavilion, including 7 pangasius exporters, 2 tuna exporters, 2 shrimp companies, and 4 processors/exporters of other seafood products.
After being suspended in 2019, Vietnam’s participation in the China Fisheries & Seafood Expo was re-approved under the National Trade Promotion Program for 2024–2025, marking strong government support for the seafood industry amid difficulties in several traditional export markets since 2023.
Thanks to the state budget support, this year the Vietnam Pavilion secured a prime location—Booth B7-0707, along the main aisle—among other national pavilions from major seafood suppliers such as Ireland, Peru, Ecuador, Chile, South Korea, and Russia.
VASEP used the slogan “Vietnam – a sustainable destination for seafood”, affirming the industry’s commitment to sustainable production, processing, and export in line with both domestic and international market requirements, amid the global trend toward a green and responsible economy.
The exhibition was honored to welcome Mr. Nong Duc Lai, Vietnam Trade Counselor in Beijing, who shared valuable market insights and exchanged information with the VASEP business delegation.
Some photos from the exhibition:
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnamese pangasius producer Vinh Hoan has won the top prize at the 2026 Seafood Excellence Asia Awards for its Cured Panga Croquette, highlighting the growing potential of value-added pangasius products in international markets.
(vasep.com.vn) The Global Shrimp Forum (GSF) 2026 is taking place from September 1–3 in Utrecht, the Netherlands, bringing together around 585 delegates from 40 countries, representing approximately 300 companies and organizations across the shrimp supply chain. Representatives from VASEP are attending the event as part of the Vietnamese delegation, strengthening connections with partners across the global shrimp industry.
(vasep.com.vn) At the international B2B seminar (Hosted Buyer Program) held as part of Vietfish 2026, Mr. Nguyen Hoang Pham, Sales Director of Tai Kim Anh Seafood Processing Joint Stock Company, delivered a presentation entitled “Vietnam’s Shrimp Industry: Changing for Sustainability.” From the perspective of a seafood processor, the presentation highlighted that Vietnam’s shrimp industry continues to play a leading role in seafood exports, but is entering a new phase of competition in which change is no longer an option, but a prerequisite for growth.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) VIETFISH 2026 may have concluded after three dynamic days in Ho Chi Minh City, but conversations around the exhibition continue to resonate across international trade media, industry organizations, and the social media channels of participating companies.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s tilapia industry is maintaining strong growth momentum, with significant room for further expansion in the coming years. In 2025, total tilapia production reached approximately 420,000 tonnes, up 33% from 2024 and 2.2 times higher than in 2015. During 2015–2025, production grew at an average annual rate of around 8.4%. As production and exports continue to expand, food safety control is receiving increasing attention to ensure product quality, meet the increasingly stringent requirements of international markets, and provide a foundation for the sustainable development of Vietnam’s tilapia industry.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On the afternoon of August 19, 2026, as part of the Vietnam International Seafood Exhibition – Vietfish 2026, the Hosted Buyer Program continued with the seminar “Vietnam Seafood Outlook 2026–2027: A Strategic Sourcing Destination,” followed by 1-to-1 B2B meetings between international buyers and Vietnamese seafood businesses.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Speaking at the Opening Ceremony of VIETFISH 2026 on August 19 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), U.S. Consul General Melissa Brown highlighted the important role of the exhibition in connecting Vietnam’s growing seafood industry with buyers, suppliers, and partners from the United States and around the world.
(vasep.com.vn) Tomorrow, August 19, 2026, the Vietnam International Seafood Exhibition – Vietfish 2026 will officially open at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City. Taking place over three days, from August 19–21, Vietfish 2026 promises to provide a dynamic platform for business networking, trend updates, product experiences and comprehensive cooperation across the domestic and international seafood community.
(vasep.com.vn) The global tilapia market continues to grow, creating significant opportunities for countries with strengths in aquaculture, processing, and exports. Against this backdrop, Vietnam’s tilapia industry is gradually developing toward higher quality, greater product diversification, and broader market reach. At Vietfish 2026, the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), together with the VASEP Tilapia Producers and Exporters Club, will host a joint booth to promote the image and potential of Vietnamese tilapia to domestic and international buyers.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s seafood exports are heading towards $12 billion this year, potentially the highest level on record. Yet one of the country’s export strengths is facing a growing list of challenges.
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