Despite the piling up of difficulties, shrimp exports for the whole year of 2021 still achieved positive growth. This is thanks to the great efforts of businesses and the safe and flexible anti-epidemic policy according to Resolution 128/NQ-CP of the Government, helping shrimp production and export quickly recover in the latter monthsof 2021, creating export momentum for 2022.
The bright spot of Vietnamese shrimp in 2021 is to maintain good growth in the US market. As of December 15, 2021, Vietnam's shrimp exports to the US reached over 1 billion USD, up 22% over the same period in 2020.
In 2021, Vietnam's shrimp market share in the US market has increased to 13% from 11% in 2020. In the US market, Vietnamese shrimp will also increase its competitiveness when the US doubles anti-dumping duties on imported from India (the largest supplier of shrimp for the US). Retail sales in the US remained up during the pandemic. Demand for restaurants and food services in the US gradually recovered thanks to the economic stimulus packages of the US Government and the strategy of opening up and living with Covid. The growth rate of Vietnam's shrimp exports to the US will continue until the first quarter of 2022.
Along with the US, the EU is also a shrimp import market of Vietnam that recorded positive activities in 2021. Accumulated to December 15, 2021, Vietnam's shrimp exports to the EU reached 576.6 million USD, an increase of 17 % over the same period in 2020. Exports to 3 main markets (Netherlands, Germany, Belgium) increased by 8%, 22% and 17% respectively.
Particularly in November 2021, shrimp exports to the EU reached US$66.5 million, up 86.4%, of which, exports of most member countries had a breakthrough: to the Netherlands increased by 47%, to Germany increased by 87 % and to Belgium increased by 118%. In addition, shrimp exports to some other markets in the bloc also increased spectacularly such as to France up 161%, to Denmark up 99%, to Sweden up 196%, to Italy up 123%...
One year after the EVFTA Agreement between Vietnam and the EU took effect, Vietnam's shrimp exports to the EU market recorded good growth.
In order to recover the post-Covid-19 economy, the EU has activated many support packages and disbursed production recovery funds to rebuild commodity supply chains. In the last months of 2021, the EU is very scarce for goods because many of its supply partners for the EU are struggling with the Covid-19 epidemic, plus the pressure of rising sea freight rates while consumer demand in the last few months is very low. year-end of the EU population increased.
For more information on Vietnam's shrimp production and export, the world's shrimp import trends in 2016-2021, the impact of the Covid-19 epidemic on Vietnam's shrimp exports, please refer to VASEP "Report on Vietnam's shrimp industry in 2016-2021 and forecast to 2025".
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the first three months of 2026, Vietnam’s exports of fish cake and surimi reached USD 63 million, down 5% compared to the same period last year. Although total export value declined slightly due to decreases in some key markets, many other destinations continued to post strong growth, opening up room for this convenience-oriented processed segment in the coming quarters.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Favorable weather conditions in the early months of 2026 have brought encouraging signs for fisheries activities in Quang Tri. Output has grown steadily, contributing to improved livelihoods for local residents.
Entering 2026, Vietnam’s seafood industry is facing a period of both high expectations and mounting pressures. Following the positive recovery in 2025, production and export activities in Q1/2026 demonstrated the strong adaptability of Vietnam’s seafood business community amid continued global trade volatility, intensifying international competition, and increasingly stringent compliance requirements in import markets.
(vasep.com.vn) In the first quarter of 2026, Vietnam’s shrimp exports reached USD 1.069 billion, up 17.5% compared to the same period in 2025. This is a positive result amid an uneven global shrimp market recovery, intensifying competition among major suppliers, and continued volatility in the international trade environment. However, this growth does not reflect a broad-based recovery across the entire sector, but rather is driven mainly by strong performance in a few markets and specific product segments—most notably lobster exports to China.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s tuna exports continued to decline in March 2026. Cumulatively, in the first three months of the year, export value reached USD 208 million, down 4% compared to the same period in 2025. The export landscape shows clear divergence across markets: while the U.S. and EU remain challenging, markets such as Russia, the Middle East, Egypt, the Philippines, and Mexico have emerged as growth bright spots.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In Quang Ngai Province, shrimp farming costs are rising sharply due to लगातार increases in feed, fuel, and input material prices, while farm-gate shrimp prices are declining. This has significantly reduced farmers’ profit margins and increased production risks.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s tilapia exports are experiencing impressive growth, reflecting expanding global demand as well as the sector’s development potential. However, behind the strong growth figures lie limitations in production capacity and supply chains, highlighting the need for sustainable development in the coming period.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s pangasius exports to the Middle East in 2025 and early 2026 have shown notable growth. However, escalating geopolitical tensions in the region have increasingly impacted export activities since March. This situation presents a challenge of balancing market expansion opportunities with rising trade risks.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The Quang Tri Department of Agriculture and Environment has instructed localities to base their stocking schedules on actual conditions in each farming area, while developing plans, allocating resources, and implementing synchronized measures for disease prevention and disaster risk management in aquaculture production.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the first two months of 2026, Vietnam’s exports of fish cakes and surimi exceeded USD 45 million, up 7% compared to the same period in 2025, indicating a positive outlook for this product segment amid recovering demand in many markets.
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