In the first four months of 2020, Vietnam's shrimp exports to Canada reached US$ 49.4 million, up 31.2% over the same period in 2019. Particularly in April, shrimp exports to this market spiked by nearly 51% to over US$13 million.
As of the first half of May 2020, shrimp export to Canadian market was US$54.7 million, up by nearly 32% year on year. Since the beginning of the year, shrimp exports to Canada only dived in January, exports in the remaining months were positive double-digit growth.
Vietnam's shrimp exports to Canada grew continuously from 2016 to 2018, slightly decreased in 2019, and continued to recover positive growth in the first months of this year. Canada is considered as a potential market of Vietnamese shrimp.
In the structure of Vietnamese shrimp products exports to Canada, the percentage of whiteleg shrimp is increasing. Canadian consumers are favor of shrimp products such as headed and peeled whiteleg shrimp; steamed whiteleg shrimp (headed, peeled and tail on); frozen breaded whiteleg shrimp; frozen boiled whiteleg shrimp (headed, peeled and tail on); Nobashi whiteleg shrimp; frozen steamed PTO black tiger shrimp, frozen/live PTO black tiger shrimp (headed)...
Canada consumes a lot of warm water shrimp of Southeast Asian countries in the context of declining in the supply of coldwater shrimp. According to a recent survey, shrimp accounts for 50% of all seafood products imported into Canada, and the trend of buying shrimp for home processing of Canadian households is increasing. In the first months of 2020, Canada was also one of the countries affected by the Covid-19 epidemic with more than 97,000 cases and nearly 8,000 deaths toll. Buying home-cooked shrimp is also common in Canada.
According to data from the International Trade Center, in the first three months of 2020, Canadian shrimp imports declined slightly compared to the same period in 2019. India, Vietnam, Thailand, China, and Ecuador, respectively, are the largest shrimp suppliers in Canada. Regarding the average export price, the average price of Vietnamese shrimp was the highest among suppliers in the Canadian market. Regarding the proportion of shrimp exports to Canada, in recent years, the percentage of Indian and Vietnamese shrimp has increased while the proportion of Thai and Chinese shrimp has been declining. In the first 3 months of 2020, Canada also sharply reduced shrimp imports from Thailand and China.
The Government of Canada needs of diversifying markets, reducing dependence on imports from the US, and Vietnam is one of the countries where Canadian businesses are interested in promoting import and export activities. Canada is an affordable market for high-value products and is an crucial bridge for Vietnamese enterprises to expand their markets to other American countries.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Da Nang City has fully implemented all recommendations from the European Commission (EC) regarding the fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, creating an important foundation for the removal of the “yellow card” in the near future.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In Hoa Vang district (Da Nang City), red tilapia farming is demonstrating clear economic efficiency, becoming a promising livelihood that helps many households increase their income. A notable example is the model of Mr. Huynh Ngoc Nam, who operates two red tilapia ponds covering more than 4 hectares, generating stable annual income.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In Gia Vien district, tilapia farming—particularly the “duong nghiep” strain—is expanding rapidly and gradually becoming an efficient production model for local farmers. Hatcheries in the area are supplying high-quality, uniform, and disease-free fingerlings, meeting the growing demand for commercial farming.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On the afternoon of March 19, Vice Chairman of the Ca Mau Provincial People’s Committee, Le Van Su, chaired a meeting to address bottlenecks and propose solutions to expand the super-intensive whiteleg shrimp farming model using low water exchange and high biosecurity standards (RAS-IMTA).
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On March 10, 2026, the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee issued Decision No. 1377/QD-UBND approving the Aquatic Animal Disease Prevention and Control Plan for the 2026–2030 period. The decision takes effect from the date of signing and replaces previous plans for the 2021–2030 period that had been issued prior to the administrative merger in Ba Ria – Vung Tau, Binh Duong, and Ho Chi Minh City.
(vasep.com.vn) In 2025, Chile imported more than USD 156 million worth of tuna, up 8.1% compared to the previous year and the highest level in the past five years. As the supply structure in this market is rapidly shifting, Vietnamese tuna is facing both opportunities to expand market share and increasing competitive pressure from Thailand, Colombia, and China.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vinh Long Province is stepping up efforts to develop brackish water shrimp farming in a sustainable direction, identifying it as a key sector in its agricultural structure. In 2026, the province aims to reach around 71,300 hectares of shrimp farming, with an output of over 314,000 tons.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Ha Tinh Province is strengthening control over shrimp seed quality to minimize risks for the 2026 spring–summer farming season.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In February 2026, Vietnam’s pangasius exports reached USD 119 million, down slightly 5% year-on-year. However, thanks to strong performance in January, cumulative exports in the first two months of the year still reached USD 331 million, up 28% compared to the same period in 2025. Export activity slowed somewhat in February due to seasonal factors, particularly the Lunar New Year holiday, which disrupted production and shipments at many seafood processing enterprises.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Da Nang is accelerating the development of high-tech shrimp farming toward intensive production, disease control, and improved efficiency. Many shrimp farms have invested in automated environmental monitoring systems, continuously tracking indicators such as pH, dissolved oxygen, temperature, and salinity, enabling farmers to promptly adjust pond conditions and reduce disease risks.
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