Shrimp exports reported the growth of 38 percent with export turnover of US$280 million in August 2013. Shrimp shipment up to Aug 2013 generated US$1.67 billion, up 18 percent from the same period of 2012. Whiteleg shrimp exports are accounting for over 46 percent of
Whiteleg shrimp is making up an equal proportion in a comparison with that of black tiger shrimp. Exports of whiteleg shrimp will be boosted in some months ahead to compensate for shorter black tiger shrimp production. With average monthly shrimp exports of US$250 million, shrimp shipment in 2013 are expected to total US$2.5 billion – US$2.6 billion, up 12-16 percent compared to 2012 when sales of shrimp abroad reached US$2.24 billion.
In contrast, exports of pangasius, tuna and other marine products tend to drop. In August 2013, pangasius exports down 14 percent, tuna exports dropped 25 percent and cephalopod shipment fell 10.7 percent.
Year to date pangasius exports were estimated to register US$1.13 billion, down 2.5 percent from the compatible time of last year; tuna exports were slated to reach US$376 million, down 5 percent. In the upcoming months, exports of these items find it hard to recover due to instable supply of raw material and low demand from international markets.
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Vietnam’s estimated seafood exports, Jan-Aug 2013 (US$mil.) |
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Products |
Jul 2013 (Value) |
Estimation for Aug 2013 (Value) |
Compared to Aug 2012 (%) |
Estimation for Jan-Aug 2013 (Value) |
Compared to the same period of 2012 (%) |
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Shrimp (HS code 03 and 16) |
291.267 |
279.522 |
+38.0 |
1673.737 |
+18.0 |
|
- Whiteleg shrimp |
153.386 |
161.238 |
+150.6 |
770.492 |
+65.2 |
|
- Black tiger shrimp |
119.375 |
102.351 |
-11.8 |
782.063 |
-0.62 |
|
Pangasius (HS code 03 and 16) |
135.551 |
140.574 |
-14.0 |
1125.664 |
-2.5 |
|
Tuna (HS code 03 and 16) |
42.595 |
39.393 |
-25.0 |
375.722 |
-5.1 |
|
- Tuna HS code 16 |
20.753 |
21.963 |
+16.3 |
160.055 |
+18.6 |
|
- Tuna HS code 03 |
21.842 |
17.430 |
-48.2 |
215.667 |
-17.4 |
|
Other finfish (HS code from 0301 to 0305 and 1604, ex.tuna and pangasius) |
73.068 |
75.554 |
-10.4 |
533.557 |
-5.6 |
|
Mollusk (HS code 0307 and 16) |
44.981 |
41.894 |
-11.6 |
319.063 |
-16.6 |
|
- Cephalopod |
39.102 |
36.900 |
-10.7 |
268.971 |
-18.8 |
|
- Bivalve mollusk |
5.783 |
4.874 |
-19.7 |
49.055 |
-5.0 |
|
Crab, swimming crab (HS code 03 and 16) |
11.522 |
12.864 |
-10.5 |
60.491 |
-13.5 |
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TOTAL |
598.984 |
589.800 |
+4.5 |
4088.234 |
+2.5 |
(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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