Although successively encountering difficulties from importers, so far this year, Vietnam’s seafood export holds its strong position in many markets around the world. According to Vietnam Customs, from January to October 2010, Vietnam has exported over 1.1 million MT of seafood to 158 markets worldwide, worth nearly US$4.04 billion, up 10.8% in volume and 16% in value over the same period last year. In October alone, the country's seafood export reached 133.6 thousand MT, valued at US$532.44 million, up 9.5% in volume and nearly 20% in value over the same month last year. This is the first time in the history of Vietnam's seafood export, monthly export turnover exceeded US$500 million.
EU remains an important and strategic importer of Vietnamese seafood. In the first 10 months of 2010, EU has imported 297.8 thousand MT of seafood from Vietnam, worth nearly US$954.4 million, up 2.6% in volume and 6.8% in value over the same period 2009. Germany, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands and France are single importers in EU block with large quantities, respectively 46.5 thousand MT, 55.8 thousand MT, 43.7 thousand MT, 32.9 thousand MT and 22.6 thousand MT. So far this year, the continuous depreciation of the euro against the dollar and the yen has made EU’s seafood orders decline over the same period last year. However, by understanding the needs of consumers, seafood export to this market is still fairly high.
U.S. ranked the second with 124.1 thousand MT, worth about US$776.2 million. Although 2 key items of Vietnam including shrimp and pangasius are subject to antidumping duty when importing into the U.S. market, the growth rate of Vietnamese seafood in this market is still high with 23.5% in volume and 39.5% in value. It is forecasted that the demand and price for seafood of the U.S. in the last months of 2010 will continue to increase.
Together with EU, the U.S., Vietnam's seafood export to Japan in the first 10 months of 2010 has also grown significantly with 22.8% in volume and 19.5% in value.
Shrimp has been the main export item and accounted for the largest share - 41.7% - in the categories of exported seafood products of Vietnam in the first 10 months of 2010. Followed by pangasius although export volume and value increased slightly against the same period last year (+6.7% in volume and +2.4% in value). The demand for pangasius to prepare for the Christmas and New Year in Western countries is growing; however, exporters do not dare to be "risky" to sign more contracts due to the fear of lack of raw materials. Export value of crustaceans, mollusks, tuna, other fish ... also increased over the same period last year.
With such strong growth in October, it is expected that the total seafood export value in 2010 would reach US$4.7 billion, exceeding the target of MARD.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Currently, Da Nang City has no fishing vessels detained, sanctioned by foreign authorities, or criminally prosecuted for IUU fishing violations. Patrols, monitoring of marine fishing activities, and handling of violations have been prioritized by competent forces, significantly reducing nearshore fishing infringements.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to statistics from Vietnam Customs, Vietnam’s tuna exports to Israel in the first nine months of 2025 reached just over USD 27 million, down as much as 49% compared to the same period in 2024. This is a steep and prolonged decline for many consecutive months, reflecting changes in import demand as well as shifts in the supply structure of this market.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The first 700 tons of Vietnamese tilapia ordered and imported by JBS Group will initially be distributed through supermarket chains, the Horeca network and JBS’s product showrooms in Brazil.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In October 2025, Vietnam’s pangasius exports hit $217 million, representing an 8% increase compared to the same month in 2024. For the first 10 months of the year, total export value has surpassed $1.8 billion, up 9% year-on-year. This growth demonstrates clear positive momentum for the pangasius industry, despite continued declines in certain markets.
In recent days, the Central provinces of Vietnam have been suffering from historic flooding, with prolonged heavy rains, landslides, flash floods, and deep inundation causing extremely serious impacts on tens of thousands of households, as well as many VASEP member exporters located in the region. With the spirit of mutual support and solidarity, and in order to promptly assist residents and member exporters in the affected areas to stabilize their lives and restore production activities, VASEP calls on all seafood exporters, organizations, and individuals to extend supports to the people and member exporters in the flood-hit areas. We urge timely and practical material and spiritual contributions to help member exporters and local communities in the severely affected provinces overcome this difficult period.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the final days of October 2025, Vietnam’s domestic raw shrimp market remained generally stable, though slight adjustments were recorded in several sizes across key farming regions.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s shrimp exports reached USD 498 million in October 2025, up 26% from the same period last year. This is one of the highest monthly revenues since the beginning of the year, reflecting solid demand in major markets and faster shipment schedules by exporters. From January to October, shrimp export value reached USD 3.9 billion, up 22% compared to the same period in 2024.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On October 31, 2025, the US Court of International Trade (CIT) officially issued an order to suspend the case filed by the National Fisheries Institute (NFI), the National Restaurant Association (NRA), and several US seafood companies against the US Government concerning the implementation of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA).
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) An Giang’s fisheries sector has maintained stable growth momentum during the first nine months of 2025, making an important contribution to the province’s socio-economic development. Despite facing numerous challenges, the province is implementing various measures to enhance production efficiency, expand markets, and promote sustainable fisheries development toward deeper integration into the global economy.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s pangasius export value in September 2025 reached USD 181 million, up 5% compared to the same period in 2024. The overall trend for the pangasius industry remains positive, with total exports in the first nine months of 2025 reaching nearly USD 1.6 billion, an increase of 9% year-on-year.
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