India surpassed Thailand to become the biggest supplier to the U.S.
In 2013, shrimp imports from India to the U.S. saw a tremendous surge. Through November 2013, India’s shrimp exports to the market touched 85,628 MT, up 46.7 percent from the same period of the previous year (58,373 MT). India outstripped Thailand as the largest supplier to the market. Thailand’s shrimp exports to the market reduced by 37.2 percent to 76,331 MT from 121,536 MT of the same period in 2012. Until November 2013, Vietnam’s shrimp exports to the U.S. reached 52,833 MT, up 42 percent year-on-year from 37,195 MT.
In the two recent years, India’s shrimp production rose rapidly thanks to no impact from EMS. In the financial year 2012-2013, its vannamei output gained 147,516 MT, 83 percent more than in the previous year (80,716 MT). In the financial year 2013-2014, the vannamei output of the country is estimated to reach 300,000 MT.
Exempting antidumping duty for many shrimp suppliers
In September 2013, the US Department of Commerce (DOC) determined that in the seventh administrative review (POR7), shrimp sales by from 5 countries (Vietnam, Thailand, China, Ecuador, Brazil) to the U.S were not made below normal value. As a result, shrimp exports from these countries to the U.S. were facilitated in 2013. Vietnam’s shrimp exports to the market marked a high growth. In September 2013, Vietnam’s shrimp exports to the U.S. reported a record growth of 138.7 percent year-on-year and remained a three digit growth of 132.5 percent and 111.3 percent in October and November, respectively.
Through November 2013, the U.S. was the largest importer of Vietnam shrimp. Shrimp sales to the market surged 75.7 percent year-on-year to US$748.5 million, making up 26.7 percent of Vietnam’s total shrimp export turnover (US$2.8 billion).
Shrimp price rose sharply in 2013 and stays on high levels in 2014
The price of black tiger shrimp and vannamei reported a continuous increase in 2013. Black tiger shrimp price in the U.S. market increased by 33 percent from US$6.40 per lb in January 2013 to US$8.50 per lb in the late December of the year. The vannamei price reported a 50 percent growth from US$4 to US$6 per lb.
EMS on shrimp was well controlled in many countries such as Thailand, China and Vietnam and shrimp production produced by these countries recover in 2014. Global shrimp industry is expected to need further two years to recover completely. Thus, shrimp price in 2014 may remain high.
Black tiger and whiteleg shrimp price index in the U.S markets, USD/pao
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The year 2025 marked a pivotal milestone for Vietnam’s seafood industry in its restructuring process toward sustainability, transparency, and higher value creation, amid continued uncertainties in the global economic and trade environment. Prolonged inflation in major economies, the rising trend of trade protectionism, and increasingly stringent requirements related to environmental standards, traceability, and social responsibility have posed significant challenges to seafood production and exports. Nevertheless, overcoming these pressures, Vietnam’s seafood sector has gradually demonstrated its adaptability, maintained growth momentum, and laid an important foundation for the next stage of development.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Amid the increasingly evident impacts of drought and saltwater intrusion, the shrimp-rice production model in Ca Mau province continues to prove itself as a viable direction, contributing to higher farmer incomes, improved soil conditions and the promotion of ecological and sustainable agricultural development.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The management of fishing vessels, monitoring of fishing activities, and handling of violations in the fisheries sector in Lam Dong province have continued to be implemented in a synchronized and stringent manner, contributing to raising awareness of legal compliance among fishermen and aiming to end illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Can Tho’s fishery industry sustained steady growth in 2025 with total aquatic and marine output reaching nearly 783,000 tons, fulfilling 100% of the annual target. Aquaculture, capture fisheries and fishing fleet management were further strengthened, aiming for sustainable development in the coming years.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In 2025, Vietnam’s pangasius export turnover reached nearly USD 2.2 billion, up 8% year-on-year. This result indicates that pangasius exports maintained their growth momentum despite significant volatility in the global market environment. In December 2025, pangasius export value reached USD 200 million, up 10% compared to December 2024. This solid performance in the final month of the year reflects increased import demand for consumption and inventory replenishment in key markets.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In 2025, Vietnam’s tuna exports to Spain experienced significant fluctuations. According to Vietnam Customs, during the first 11 months of 2025, export turnover for the first 11 months of the year edged up by 0.3% year-on-year, reaching nearly $15 million.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son has signed Decision No. 16/QD-TTg, dated January 5, 2026, approving the implementation plan for the Vietnam-Israel Free Trade Agreement (VIFTA). Under the plan, in the coming period, ministries, ministerial-level agencies, government-affiliated entities and People’s Committees of provinces and centrally-run cities must institutionalize and execute tasks focused on the dissemination of information regarding VIFTA and the Israeli market; legislative and institutional development, as well as enhancing competitiveness and human resource growth...
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Beyond achieving double-digit growth, Vietnam’s fish cake and surimi exports are showing a notable year-end "inflection point": the EU his accelerating with nearly twofold growth, China & Hong Kong are rising sharply, while the largest market, South Korea, signaled a slowdown in November. According to Vietnam Customs data, export turnover of fish cake and surimi reached $327 million in the first 11 months of 2025, up 22% year-on-year; November 2025 alone accounted for $35 million, marking a 5% increase. This serves as a critical foundation for exporters to reassess market structures and competitive intensity while finalizing order strategies for 2026.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Ca Mau, widely regarded as the nation’s “shrimp capital”, continued its strong performance in 2025 as shrimp output reached nearly 600,000 tons, maintaining its position as Vietnam’s leading shrimp-producing locality.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On December 29, 2025, at the 2025 Pangasius Industry Review Conference held in Can Tho City, the Vietnam Pangasius Association announced that fingerling prices have surged to record levels due to acute supply shortages.
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