According to Vietnam Customs, shrimp sales by the country in May 2014 reached US$345 million, up 41 percent year on year. Exports to almost main markets reported robust increase, driving total shrimp exports through May 2014 up 70.4 percent to hit US$1.4 billion.
Through May 2014, the U.S. took the leading position in importing Vietnam shrimp with the value of US$445 million, up 128.6 percent year on year. Shrimp exports to the market have been going up since the early 2014 with the proportion of 30.4 percent of Vietnam's total shrimp exports. Vietnam shrimp sales to the U.S. in 2013 also reported positive growth with the proportion of 22.5 percent, ranking behind Japan with the proportion of 27 percent.
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Shrimp imports into the U.S. from main origins, Jan-Apr 2013-2014 (Source: USDA) |
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No. |
2013 |
2014 |
Variations in value (%) |
Variations in volume (%) |
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|
Value ( US$ mil.) |
Volume (MT) |
Value ( US$ mil.) |
Volume (MT) |
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|
Total |
1294 |
145,980 |
2095 |
165,552 |
62 |
13 |
|
|
1 |
Indonesia |
223 |
23,620 |
457 |
32,730 |
105 |
39 |
|
2 |
Ecuador |
188 |
24,064 |
310 |
28,763 |
65 |
20 |
|
3 |
India |
216 |
23,784 |
369 |
27,130 |
71 |
14 |
|
4 |
Vietnam |
113 |
10,728 |
329 |
22,428 |
191 |
109 |
|
5 |
Thailand |
271 |
30,060 |
241 |
18,051 |
-11 |
-40 |
|
6 |
China |
59 |
9,183 |
99 |
10,928 |
67 |
19 |
|
7 |
Peru |
28 |
3,208 |
49 |
4,203 |
72 |
31 |
|
8 |
Mexico |
81 |
6,330 |
76 |
4,171 |
-6 |
-34 |
|
9 |
Malaysia |
44 |
6,257 |
44 |
4,146 |
-- |
-34 |
|
10 |
Guyana |
14 |
2,639 |
17 |
3,096 |
26 |
17 |
|
11 |
Honduras |
3 |
458 |
14 |
1,537 |
413 |
235 |
|
12 |
Argentina |
4 |
389 |
14 |
1,533 |
253 |
294 |
|
13 |
Philippines |
2 |
324 |
10 |
964 |
392 |
197 |
|
14 |
Venezuela |
2 |
361 |
6 |
763 |
235 |
112 |
|
15 |
Nicaragua |
6 |
845 |
6 |
685 |
-1 |
-19 |
Through April 2014, shrimp imports into the U.S. marked a year-on-year increase of 13 percent in volume and 62 percent in value, in which imports from Vietnam up 191 percent in value and 109 percent in volume. Vietnam is the fourth largest shrimp supplier to the U.S.
Indonesia is the largest shrimp supplier to the U.S. The supplier will remain the position this year thanks to its high supply of domestic shrimp and free with antidumping duty imposed by the U.S.
In 2014, shrimp imports from Thailand into the U.S. are expected to continue the reduction because the U.S. downgraded the country to "Tier 3" in its annual Trafficking in Persons Report. Along with being subjected to antidumping duty, the shrimp industry of Thailand has been accused of abusing labor and child labor by the U.S.
211 percent up in whiteleg shrimp exports to the U.S.
Vietnam will raise whiteleg shrimp exports to the U.S in 2014. According to Vietnam Customs, through May 2014, exports of the item to the U.S. increased by 211.9 percent year on year, making up 75 percent of Vietnam's total shrimp exports to the market. In the period, black tiger shrimp exports up only 26.2 percent and accounting for 26.6 percent.
Vietnam whiteleg shrimp exports to the U.S. will be boosted and remained the strong growth by undersupply of whiteleg production from Thailand.
(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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