The supply recovered slowly due to the effects of EMS (early mortality syndrome). Coupled with higher shrimp prices, these are supporting Vietnam exports. Thailand, one of the biggest shrimp suppliers, reduced its production sharply due to EMS. Farmers had to comply with procedures to minimize the mortality rate of shrimp and harvested early. Because of this, in 2014 shrimp production of Thailand can hardly reach 200,000 MT, which was one-third of the average amount in previous years. China was one of the countries that were strongly impacted by EMS while domestic demand increased, making Chinese shrimp lose its shares in many international markets.
Along with Ecuador, Indonesia and India, Vietnam became important shrimp suppliers. Shrimp production in Vietnam was in favorable condition as farming area for white shrimp expanded rapidly. Reports from the provinces revealed that in the first 7 months of 2014, area for shrimp farming reached an area of 644,193 ha (up 10.3% year on year), in which black tiger shrimp was grown in the area of 562,492 hectare (staying the same as 2013), and white leg shrimp was grown in the area of 81,701 hectares (rising 245.3% year on year). Total yield reached 317,305 MT, increasing 189.3% year on year, in which black tiger shrimp production was 152,035 MT (up 91% year on year) and that of whiteleg shrimp was 165 269 tons (up 449.4%).
Shrimp prices rose in 2014 as a result of weakening supply.
Statistics from the USDA on shrimp imports showed that the first 7 months of 2014, the shrimp average import price to the United States increased from US$ 9.1/kg to US$ 11.99/kg. Meanwhile, statistics from Vietnam General Customs indicated that shrimp export to the United States reached US$ 694.5 million, up 80.3% year on year.
Exports to EU reached US$ 387.7 million, up 98.8% year on year whilst shrimp exports to Japan recovered after months hampered by antibiotics barriers.
South Korea, the 5th largest market shrimp import market from Vietnam after the USA, Japan, the EU and China, accounted for 7.9% of the total shrimp exports. Among the top 10 of growing markets for Vietnam shrimp exports, this year, South Korea grew the fastest with the value of US$ 185.2 million, up 114.5% year on year.
Chinese shrimp exported to South Korea plummeted, which made Vietnam become the largest shrimp supplier to South Korea. Statistics from World Trade Center (ITC), in the first 7 months of 2014, Vietnam shrimp imports to South Korea rose by 55.1% in volume and 100% in value compared to that of 2013, while that Chinese shrimp imported into this market fell by 38.9% in volume and 22.2% in value.
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Top 10 shrimp suppliers to South Korea in Jan-Jul/2013-2014 by value (Unit: US$ thousands) Source: ITC |
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No |
Supplier |
Jan-Jul/2013 |
Jan-Jul/2014 |
2014/2013 (%) |
|
|
World |
204,163 |
305,795 |
49.8 |
|
1 |
Vietnam |
76,203 |
152,390 |
100.0 |
|
2 |
China |
50,884 |
39,592 |
-22.2 |
|
3 |
Thailand |
32,184 |
27,686 |
-14.0 |
|
4 |
Malaysia |
12,994 |
22,239 |
71.1 |
|
5 |
Ecuador |
17,649 |
20,531 |
16.3 |
|
6 |
India |
4,377 |
13,689 |
212.7 |
|
7 |
Philippines |
1,574 |
6,807 |
332.5 |
|
8 |
Indonesia |
1,306 |
5,012 |
283.8 |
|
9 |
Argentina |
736 |
4,618 |
527.4 |
|
10 |
Iran |
122 |
2,731 |
2,138.5 |
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Top 10 shrimp supplies to South Korea, Jan-Jul/ 2013-2014 by volume (Unit: MT) Source: ITC |
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No |
Supplier |
Jan-Jul/2013 |
Jan-Jul/2014 |
2014/2013 (%) |
|
|
World |
31,746 |
33,114 |
4.3 |
|
1 |
Vietnam |
9,142 |
14,184 |
55.1 |
|
2 |
China |
12,275 |
7,496 |
-38.9 |
|
3 |
Malaysia |
2,126 |
2,339 |
10.0 |
|
4 |
Ecuador |
2,238 |
2,072 |
-7.4 |
|
5 |
Thailand |
3,844 |
2,052 |
-46.6 |
|
6 |
India |
664 |
1,791 |
169.7 |
|
7 |
Argentina |
113 |
513 |
355.0 |
|
8 |
Indonesia |
196 |
480 |
144.8 |
|
9 |
Philippines |
96 |
461 |
378.8 |
|
10 |
Iran |
22 |
408 |
1,792.9 |
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(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.
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(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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