Currently, CPTPP is still the leading export market group of Vietnamese shrimp enterprises. In the first 5 months of this year, shrimp export value to this block reached US$383.4 million, up 11.8%, accounting for 28.8% of total shrimp export value. In this block, Japan is the largest shrimp import market with a total export value of 230.7 million USD, up 2.3% over the same period last year.
Notably, in the first 5 months of 2021, shrimp exports to Australia increased sharply by 79.2%, reaching more than 71.8 million USD. In May 2021 alone, shrimp export value to this market reached 17.14 million USD, up nearly 144%.
So far, shrimp exports to the US and EU are still quite stable and growing well. Both of these markets have increased imports of frozen vannamei shrimp from Vietnam.
In the first 5 months of this year, in the structure of shrimp products exported to the US, steamed and processed white shrimp accounted for nearly 47% with an average price of 10.15 - 11.5 USD/kg. The second largest export product is tempura breaded shrimp, accounting for 16.5% with an average export price of 10.5 - 10.65 USD/kg. Frozen vannamei shrimp (HS code 03061721) accounted for 15% with the export value from 9.6 to 9.8 USD/kg. Currently, Vietnam is one of the four largest shrimp suppliers to the US market (along with India, Ecuador, Indonesia). However, up to this point, Vietnamese shrimp products are competing quite well in the US. By the end of May 2021, shrimp export value to this market reached 294 million USD, up 31% over the same period in 2020.
So far, vannamei products have continuously increased their market share in the EU due to lower selling prices compared to black tiger shrimp, sales increasing faster than average. Although in 2020, Europe's shrimp import picture is not very positive for the global shrimp industry due to COVID-19 reducing imports. However, since the beginning of this year, the demand for shrimp, especially whiteleg shrimp of many European countries has increased again. By the end of May 2021, shrimp export value to the EU reached 201.3 million USD, up 24% over the same period last year. In which, the export value to Germany reached 53.9 million USD, up 34%; to the Netherlands reached 51.7 million USD, up 13.8%; to Belgium reached nearly 33.5 million USD, up 14.2% and to France reached 18.4 million USD, up 8.6%.
In addition, in the first 5 months of this year, export value to some other big markets such as Korea; The UK, Taiwan and Russia also grew quite well with an increase of 1.2%, respectively; 14.9%; 16.2% and 72.8% over the same period in 2020.
(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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