In the structure of Vietnam's seafood export in the past three years to the South Korean market, shrimp is the product with the highest export value, with an average of 15-40 million USD/month. Currently, South Korea is the third largest white shrimp export market of Vietnam (after the US and Japan).
In the first three months of this year, South Korea continued to order white shrimp from Vietnam with outstanding products such as HLSO whiteleg shrimp, fresh and frozen Nobashi white shrimp, fresh and frozen sushi, butterfly whiteleg shrimp, frozen PD white shrimp. In addition, this market also imports fresh and frozen PTO black tiger shrimp from Vietnam.
Originally a large traditional export market of Vietnamese shrimp exporting enterprises, in 2020, shrimp exports to this market was affected by the Covid-19 epidemic, the average shrimp export price to South Korea also decreased slightly.
In the first 3 months of 2021, there were nearly 30 shrimp processing enterprises participating in exporting shrimp to the South South Korean market, of which, Ca Mau Seafood Processing and Service Joint Stock Company (CASES) was the enterprise with the largest export value to this market, followed by businesses such as: MINH PHU HAU GIANG (Hau Giang); Minh Hai Seafood Joint Stock Company (SEA MINH HAI - Bac Lieu); Ngoc Trinh Bac Lieu Seafood Company Limited and Hai Viet Corporation (HAVICO - Ba Ria - Vung Tau).
According to the latest statistics of ITC, in the first two months of this year, South Korea also imported shrimp from more than 100 markets, of which Vietnam is still the leading shrimp supplier of South Korea. In addition, a number of other major shrimp suppliers are also focusing on exporting shrimp to the South South Korean market such as Thailand, Ecuador, Argentina, China, Malaysia ...
In 2020, South Korean seafood importers will also face many difficulties due to the Covid epidemic. So far, due to neglect and subjectivity with epidemics, the 4th wave of infections has returned to the country in March-April 2021. Currently, the authorities have increased surveillance in highly infectious places such as restaurants, cafes, steam facilities and childcare centers. Health officials could tighten regulations in crowded places and business activities if this trend continues. Therefore, in the upcoming time, business activities of South Korean seafood enterprises may not avoid the impact, and sales are likely to decrease.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Tilapia is easy to farm and provides high economic and nutritional value, making it a sought-after export commodity in many countries.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s seafood exports in the first 10 months of 2025 recorded significant progress, reaching more than USD 9.5 billion, up 15% year-on-year. This result reflects the sector’s persistent efforts amid a highly volatile market, especially policy shocks from the US Although signs of slowdown emerged in the third quarter due to countervailing taxes, key product groups still maintained strong momentum and created a foundation for full-year exports to reach USD 11 billion.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s agreement with the United States on a framework for reciprocal, fair, and balanced trade—reached during the 2025 ASEAN Summit in Malaysia—has generated strong optimism for Vietnamese exports, including tuna. Numerous positive points in the joint statement have raised high expectations for Vietnamese export goods, but turning these expectations into tangible benefits remains a long and challenging journey.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) At the conference on “Linking the Production and Consumption Chain of Ca Mau Crab 2025,” Vice Chairman of the Ca Mau Provincial People’s Committee Lê Văn Sử posed a central question: how to shift the province’s crab exports toward official trade channels, instead of relying heavily on small-scale border trade with China as currently practiced.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The whitefish market in Japan is showing a clear divergence among supplying countries, in which Vietnam continues to affirm its role as a stable and high-potential exporter. Vietnam currently ranks third after the US and Russia in whitefish export value to Japan. Thanks to tariff incentives and the ability to meet Japan’s strict standards, Vietnamese pangasius continues to record a stable and positive growth trend.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The People's Committee of Ca Mau Province has just issued a plan to expand the super-intensive, low-water-exchange, biosecure white-leg shrimp farming model (RAS-IMTA) for whiteleg shrimp farming to a scale of 1,500 hectares, aiming to develop high-tech, sustainable and environmentally friendly shrimp farming.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Sa Giang Import-Export Joint Stock Company (HNX: SGC) plans to issue over 7.1 million shares to raise nearly 465 Billion VND for Hoan Ngoc M&A Deal.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to Rabobank, global tilapia production is forecast to exceed 7 million tons in 2025, driven by a strong recovery in major producing countries including China, Indonesia, Egypt, Bangladesh and Vietnam. Among them, Vietnam is emerging as a potential tilapia supplier in the global supply chain, capitalizing on market fluctuations to expand production and exports.
By the end of Q3/2025, Vietnam’s seafood industry recorded a clear recovery as a series of leading companies reported strong profits — some even achieving the highest results in their history. After several quarters struggling with high costs and weakened demand, the latest business results indicate a robust comeback across the industry.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On November 12 in Ho Chi Minh City, the Embassy of the Netherlands, in coordination with the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, organized the Vietnam–Netherlands Business Forum under the theme “Shaping the future of sustainable aquaculture in the Mekong Delta.”
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