In the period, exports of whiteleg shrimp remained the large share of 63.2% of Vietnam’s total shrimp exports; while those of black tiger shrimp took up the proportion of 25.6% and those of marine shrimp were 11.2%. In particular, the export proportion of whiteleg shrimp and marine shrimp increased while that of black tiger shrimp decreased compared with the same period in 2016.
Sales of live/fresh/frozen whiteleg shrimp (HS code 03) showed the highest value of US$675.5 million.
During this period, the export value of Vietnam whiteleg shrimp went up 25% over the same period of 2016 to eye US$1.2 billion while exports of black tiger shrimp decreased by 5% to touch US$493.8 million.
Of that, exports of live/fresh/frozen other shrimp (HS code 03) recorded the highest increase of 138% while those of processed black tiger shrimp (HS code 16) saw the sharpest decrease of 31% year on year.
In Jan-Jul 2017, Japan outstripped the U.S to stay as the largest importer of Vietnam shrimp. In the first 7 months of this year, Vietnam’s shrimp exports to this market reached US$383.8 million; up 35.2% over the same period in 2016. Demand for seafood including shrimp in Japan from 2016 continuously increased. This was driven by a rise in Japanese yen and demand for seafood in the market as well as much improvement in quality and processing methods of Vietnam’s shrimp companies.
The EU held as the second largest importer of Vietnam shrimp, registering a 20.5% growth in shrimp imports from Vietnam as of July this year. Vietnam’s shrimp exports to the EU in this period hit US$380.6 million. Out of top 3 largest buyers in the bloc, exports to the UK and the Netherlands increased by 49.4% and 32.7% respectively; while those to Germany fell by 13.8%.
China ranked the third largest shrimp importer of Vietnam with the highest growth rate of 39.8% in top 10 leading markets of Vietnam shrimp. Vietnam’s shrimp exports to the market in July 2017 reported the 3-digit growth of 106.3%. The figure in the first 7 months of this year estimated to US$348.4 million.
China's shrimp output has been on a downward trend in recent years, while the demand for domestic consumption as well as processing and re-exporting to other countries has been increasing. Thus, in the coming time, China continues a potential market of Vietnam export enterprises.
Moreover, the number of people in the middle class in China increased and expected to continue the rise in the coming time, which leads to the higher demand for high protein foods, especially shrimp or fish.
The U.S dropped to the 4th rank from the 1st rank in top Vietnam shrimp importers. Shipments to this market in the first 7 months reached US$344.7 million, down 5.5% year on year.
Vietnam’s shrimp exports to the U.S in the first half of this year tended to go down due to an increase in anti-dumping duties in the preliminary decision on DOC’s 11th administrative review (POR 11).
Despite high dumping tax, thanks to high demand for shrimp in the U.S market in the second half of this year, Vietnam’s shrimp exports to the market in the period expected to increase over the same period last year.
In the first 7 months of this year, demand for Vietnam shrimp in Asian markets tended to grow strongly. In the last months of the year, Vietnam’s shrimp exports to the region projected to go on the possitive growth.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The year 2026 marks a period of strong growth for Vietnam’s tilapia industry, but it is also a time when international export competition is becoming increasingly intense. Vietnam’s tilapia exports reached USD 99 million in 2025, up 140% compared to the previous year. In the first four months of 2026 alone, export value reached USD 49 million, a 151% increase year-on-year. As global demand for affordable whitefish continues to rise, Vietnam is emerging as a noteworthy competitor to traditional tilapia powerhouses such as China, Indonesia, Brazil, and Egypt.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) With continued policy support, technological innovation and close coordination among authorities, businesses and farmers, Vietnam’s pangasius industry is expected to make a strong and sustainable breakthrough during the 2026–2030 period, reinforcing its position as the world’s leading exporter of the fish.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) During the first four months of 2026, Vietnam’s tilapia exports to Asian markets showed varying trends across regions and countries. The Middle East recorded strong growth, with Saudi Arabia emerging as the largest Asian market for Vietnamese tilapia. ASEAN markets also expanded significantly, driven primarily by Malaysia. Meanwhile, Japan maintained solid growth, while exports to South Korea declined compared to the same period in 2025.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Shrimp and pangasius continued to lead growth, helping seafood exports reach $4.67 billion in the first five months of the year; however, differentiation among product groups and increasingly stringent requirements from importing markets are posing many challenges for the industry.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Every day, the seafood processing industry in Ca Mau generates large quantities of shrimp heads and shells during processing operations. In the past, these by-products were largely treated as waste, increasing production costs and posing potential environmental risks. However, thanks to advanced processing technologies, materials once considered waste are now being transformed into high-value products, creating a circular economy model within the seafood industry.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam Clean Seafood Corporation has invested in a 280-hectare super-intensive shrimp farming zone in Tran De Commune, Can Tho City, generating export value of approximately VND 3 billion per hectare per year—around 50 times higher than traditional agricultural production.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s seafood exports reached USD 1.02 billion in May 2026, up 0.6% year-on-year. Cumulative exports in the first five months of 2026 totaled USD 4.67 billion, an increase of 11% compared to the same period in 2025.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In a rapidly changing global seafood market, timely insights and reliable data are more critical than ever. The Report on Vietnam Seafood Exports in Q1/2026 provides a comprehensive overview of the latest developments in Vietnam’s seafood production, trade performance, and export trends, helping businesses navigate uncertainty and identify new growth opportunities.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) While many major markets continue to experience slow growth, Russia has emerged as a brighter destination for Vietnamese tuna exports in early 2026. Export turnover to this market increased by nearly 55% in the first four months of the year, indicating a clear improvement in demand. Nevertheless, Russia remains a market that should be viewed with both optimism and caution.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s pangasius exports have shown encouraging signs of recovery in 2026. In the first four months of the year, total export turnover reached USD 720 million, up 17% compared to the same period last year. This result reflects improving demand across many markets, as well as the efforts of Vietnamese pangasius enterprises to maintain production, secure orders, and adapt to changing market conditions.
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