Canada mainly shrimp products from Vietnam such as frozen PTO fresh black tiger shrimp; frozen HLSO EZP fresh whiteleg shrimp; frozen whiteleg shrimp (peeled, head off, tail on); frozen fresh Nobashi headless prawns; Fresh black tiger shrimp (head off, shell on, tail on); frozen HLSO headless fresh prawn, frozen whole black tiger shrimp; frozen prawns head on; frozen breaded whiteleg shrimp; frozen whiteleg shrimp (head off, tail on, marinated); Frozen steamed whiteleg shrimp PTO.
In terms of geographic location, Canada is adjacent to the US. The country has a high income per capita. Moreover, Canada is enjoying tax incentives from CPTPP, so there are many opportunities for Vietnamese shrimp exports to this market.
According to the International Trade Center (ITC), Canada ranked 13th in shrimp imports in the world, accounting for about 2% of the total world shrimp import value. In the first six months of 2020, Canada's shrimp imports reached nearly US$ 213 million, up 0.5% year on year.
Vietnam is the largest shrimp supplier to Canada, accounting for 34% of Canada's total shrimp imports. From 2014 up to now, Vietnam has maintained its leading position in supplying shrimp to Canada. India ranks second in supplying shrimp to Canada, accounting for 28%. It is followed by China, Thailand, and Indonesia representing 13%, 7%, and 4% respectively. In the Canadian market, the shares of Vietnam and India have been increasing while the shares of Thailand has been decreasing.
According to ITC data, in the first 6 months of 2020, among the top 5 main suppliers, shrimp imports into Canada from Vietnam and India increased while imports from China, Thailand and Indonesia shrunk. In which, shrimp imports from Vietnam jumped the most by nearly 20%, reaching US$ 73.2 million; Imports from India rose by nearly 3% to nearly US$ 60 million. Shrimp imports from Thailand to Canada recorded the strongest drop of 33% in the first 6 months of 2020.
Frozen raw shrimp (HS 030617) and processed shrimp (HS 160521) are the two most imported products into Canada. In the first 6 months of 2020, shrimp HS code 030617 imported into Canada reached over US$ 152 million, up 5% over the same period in 2019. Shrimp imports HS code 160521 plunged by 13% to over US$ 51 million. Imports of frozen shrimp (HS 030616) into Canada dipped by 20% compared to the same period in 2019.
The Government of Canada requires of diversifying markets, reducing dependence on imports from the US. Vietnam is one of the countries that Canadian businesses are interested in promoting import and export activities. Canada can afford to pay for high-value products. This is an important bridge for Vietnamese businesses to expand their markets to other American countries.
Canada has been consuming more and more warm water shrimp from Southeast Asian countries in the context of the decline in cold water shrimp supplies. According to a recent survey, shrimp accounts for 50% of the total seafood products imported into Canada, and the tendency of households to buy shrimp for home processing has been increasing. In the first months of 2020, Canada was also one of the countries affected by the Covid-19 epidemic with more than 147 thousand cases and more than 8 thousand fatalities. The trend of buying processed shrimp for home-consumption is also quite popular in Canada.
(vasep.com.vn) In the first eight months of 2026, Brazil became the largest market for Vietnamese tilapia, with export value reaching US$44 million, up 22,142% year-on-year and accounting for 49% of Vietnam’s total tilapia exports. In August alone, exports to Brazil reached US$4 million. However, behind this remarkable growth is a market that is imposing increasingly stringent requirements on imported supplies.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s tuna exports sustained their upward trajectory in August 2026, though the pace remained modest at just 2%. The month saw divergent trends across key markets: the US maintained its leading position, Japan and Canada improved, Russia surged and the EU continued to experience a steep downturn. These developments suggest that exporters are entering the final months of the year amid a market environment marked by greater uncertainty.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Congalsa has acquired the entire charter capital of Lenger Seafood Vietnam, giving it full ownership of the business and its Nam Dinh processing facility.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Ninh Binh Province is entering a peak period of action against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, focusing on thoroughly addressing violations, closely monitoring fishing vessels at ports and preventing vessels from violating regulations and operating illegally in foreign waters ahead of the European Commission’s (EC) upcoming inspection in 2026.
(vasep.com.vn) The application of biotechnology in seed production is increasingly viewed as a strategic imperative to upgrade pangasius fingerling quality, optimize farming efficiency and anchor sustainable industry development.
(vasep.com.vn) On September 15, 2026, in Can Tho, VASEP and ASC jointly organized a training course titled “New ASC standards: updates and practical implementation guidance for farms, businesses and aquafeed mills”. Beyond briefing stakeholders on updated ASC requirements for aquaculture facilities and feed production, the workshop dedicated substantial floor time to directly addressing on-the-ground compliance bottlenecks encountered by Vietnamese enterprises.
(searfood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s tilapia exports continued to post positive results in the first eight months of 2026, with total export value reaching US$90 million, up 43% year-on-year. However, exports in August alone stood at US$11 million, down 8%, reflecting uneven market developments. Brazil remained the leading market, while Japan recorded notable growth, opening up new opportunities for Vietnamese tilapia products.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s shrimp exports reached US$3.3 billion in the first eight months of 2026, up 12% year on year. However, growth has begun to slow and become more differentiated across markets, while the U.S. and EU continue to present significant challenges. The latest insights from the Global Shrimp Forum 2026 (GSF 2026), held in early September, also indicate that the final months of the year will remain highly competitive as global supply continues to expand and buyers increasingly focus on quality, product specifications, supply stability and the ability to meet market-specific demand.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In August 2026, Vietnam’s seafood exports reached $1.14 billion, up 6% year on year. Cumulative eight-month exports rose 11.8% to $8.00 billion, though momentum has cooled compared to the 12.8% growth seen through July. China - Hong Kong and ASEAN are offsetting weakness in the U.S, EU and partly Japan. This divergence will likely widen in Q4 as trade tariffs and traceability requirements directly weigh on new orders.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam–Russia relations are entering a new phase of cooperation, with a focus on expanding trade, investment and economic connectivity. Against this backdrop, tuna is emerging as one of the seafood products with significant growth potential in the Russian market. Export data for the first seven months of 2026 show strong growth in Vietnamese tuna exports to Russia. However, turning this momentum into sustainable market share will require businesses to address challenges related to logistics, payment and supply competition.
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