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) 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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