Vietnam's shrimp exports in September this year saw positive signals from markets such as the US, Australia, Canada, Belgium, and Taiwan with positive growth rates from 1% -54%. The remaining major markets such as the EU, Japan, and Korea still recorded negative growth from 10% to 26%, but the decrease was lower than in previous months. As for the China and HK markets, after positive growth in the three months of June, July and August, shrimp exports to this market continued their downward trend.
Regarding export products, as of September this year, the export value of whiteleg shrimp (accounting for 74%) reached US$1.9 billion, down 26%, exporting black tiger shrimp reached US$356 million (accounting for 14%), down 23%. The remaining is the export value of other shrimp with US$298 million, down 28%, in which the export of other canned shrimp and other dried shrimp increased positively by 20% and 57% respectively.
In September 2023, Vietnamese shrimp exports to China & Hong Kong decreased by 13% to reach US$61 million. Shrimp exports to this market decreased in September after consecutive positive growth in 3 months of June, July and August. Accumulated in 9 months, shrimp exports to this market reached US$454 million, down 6%.
After the long holiday period including the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day in China, shrimp demand recorded a decrease. Inventory is high because previously, China imported a lot of shrimp from Ecuador. Companies hold inventory and do not want to reduce prices to release goods. The nuclear waste discharge event from Japan is also said to have an impact on the demand for seafood in general, including shrimp, in the Chinese market. It is expected that in the last quarter of the year, China's shrimp consumption demand will not recover.
The US is regarded as a market with a positive trend in shrimp imports from Vietnam as shrimp exports to this market continued to grow positively in September - marking the 3rd consecutive month of positive growth. Shrimp exports to the US in September recorded the highest growth compared to the previous two months with an increase of 23% over the same period last year. In the first 9 months of the year, shrimp exports to the US reached US$520 million, down 23%.
Shrimp imports into the US in August this year continued to increase with a total of 73,429 tons, up from 71,388 tons in August 2022 and from 69,356 tons in July 2023. India, Ecuador and Indonesia continue to be the three largest shrimp suppliers to the US.
Along with the trend of increasing shrimp imports, the US economic growth forecast is also quite positive. According to IMF forecasts, the US economy will grow by 2.1% in 2023 and 1.5% in 2024, up 0.3 and 0.5 percentage points respectively compared to the forecast in July.
The US is a net energy exporter, so it benefits more when energy price increases due to the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war. In addition, consumer spending in the US is more stable, less affected by interest rate increases due to higher long-term mortgage debt ratios and financial support measures during the Covid-19 period in the US also more "generous".
With more positive signals from markets such as the US, Canada, and Australia, the demand for deeply processed shrimp tends to increase during the year-end holidays, and Vietnam's shrimp exports in the last months of this year continue to narrow their decline and recorded more positive results than the first half of the year.
(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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