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) Vietnam’s exports of shelled mollusks recorded impressive growth in the first two months of 2025, reaching USD 41 million—an increase of 132% compared to the same period in 2024 (USD 18 million).
According to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), in the first two months of 2025, Vietnam's shrimp exports recorded positive signs with strong growth in a number of important markets, of which lobster exports to China increased sharply.
In recent years, the agricultural and environmental sectors and localities in the province have created favorable conditions to develop and effectively maintain seafood chains, increasing income for people in rural areas.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to Vietnam Customs, the country’s pangasius exports regained growth momentum in February 2025. Export value reached USD 150 million, marking a 66% increase compared to February 2024. Cumulative pangasius export revenue for the first two months of the year totaled USD 284 million, up 11% year-on-year.
Minh Phu Seafood Corp, one of the leading enterprises in shrimp processing and export, is actively promoting cooperation with shrimp farmers to develop the shrimp industry in Ca Mau.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In 2024, Vietnam’s tuna exports to the Middle East continued their impressive growth, rising by 28% compared to 2023. The Middle East is now emerging as one of Vietnam’s top four tuna export markets.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Recently, the price of Pangasius in the Mekong Delta has increased significantly, making fishermen very excited. However, looking at the overall picture of this industry, the rise in Pangasius prices is not just an opportunity, but also comes with many challenges.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Dishes made from fish, especially pangasius, have become common and are found in nearly all restaurants, hotels, and banquets in Pakistan.
Looking back at the period from 2022 to 2024, crab exports to China have shown significant fluctuations. In 2022, China imported over 62 million USD worth of crabs, averaging 5-9 million USD per month, indicating a stable import demand from China. However, in 2023, exports sharply dropped to 13.3 million USD, averaging only 1-2 million USD per month, due to China's tighter quarantine controls and weakening consumption demand.
In January 2025, Vietnam's shrimp exports to the UK reached over 16 million USD, an 8% increase compared to the same period last year. The UK is the sixth-largest individual market for Vietnam’s shrimp imports, accounting for 5.5% of the total shrimp exports to various markets. Shrimp also holds the largest share (70%) in Vietnam’s total seafood exports to the UK.
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