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) Vietnam’s seafood exports in February 2026 reached approximately USD 707 million, up 8% compared to the same period last year. Cumulatively, exports in the first two months of 2026 totaled USD 1.7 billion, an increase of 20.2% year-on-year. The results show that the sector’s recovery momentum has remained relatively solid following strong growth in January, although the pace slowed noticeably in February for several key products and major markets. Within the overall picture, shrimp continues to be the largest pillar, pangasius rebounds strongly, while tuna exports and the U.S. and Korean markets are sending signals that warrant closer monitoring. In March, seafood exports are expected to gain additional momentum from markets other than the U.S., potentially supporting stronger growth.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the first months of 2026, fishing activities in Quang Tri province recorded many positive signals, with output reaching over 15,941 tons. This result not only demonstrates fishermen’s efforts to stay offshore but also reflects the effectiveness of management and support measures implemented by local authorities.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the first months of 2026, IUU prevention models focused on communication and mobilizing fishermen to comply with fisheries laws and avoid encroaching on foreign waters—related to combating illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing—have been implemented in coastal localities of Lam Dong province and have delivered initial positive results.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The sharp rise in raw pangasius prices to record levels is sending positive signals for the industry, but experts warn of potential supply–demand imbalances if production is not tightly controlled.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to statistics from Vietnam Customs, the country’s total canned tuna export value in 2025 reached over USD 275 million, down 8% compared to 2024. Vietnamese canned tuna products were present in approximately 80 markets worldwide. However, the 2025 picture shows clear divergence: the U.S. maintained stability, the EU declined sharply, while several Middle East–North Africa (MENA) markets accelerated.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In 2025, Vietnam’s crab exports reached nearly USD 86 million, up almost 6% compared to 2024. A notable feature of 2025 was the strong market concentration in the United States, which accounted for more than 81% of Vietnam’s total crab export value, up 10% from the previous year. In contrast, exports to several Asian markets declined significantly, resulting in only modest overall growth for the year.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In 2025, Vietnam’s tilapia exports recorded impressive growth, with total export turnover reaching over USD 99 million, highlighting the increasingly important role of this product in the country’s seafood export structure. Of this total, tilapia fillets and other fish meat products accounted for USD 61 million, representing 61% of total export value and reaffirming their position as the key product category.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Shrimp seed quality is considered the “first link” and a decisive factor affecting the efficiency of the entire commercial shrimp production chain. High-quality seed directly influences survival rates, growth performance, and disease resistance, thereby determining production costs, productivity, and farmers’ profitability.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) As part of its agricultural restructuring strategy toward sustainability, Quang Tri Province is gradually promoting environmentally friendly aquaculture models. Among these, organic-oriented golden pompano farming is considered a promising direction, aligned with the goals of enhancing production value and building sustainable rural areas.
(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.
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