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.
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(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On the afternoon of August 19, 2026, as part of the Vietnam International Seafood Exhibition – Vietfish 2026, the Hosted Buyer Program continued with the seminar “Vietnam Seafood Outlook 2026–2027: A Strategic Sourcing Destination,” followed by 1-to-1 B2B meetings between international buyers and Vietnamese seafood businesses.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Speaking at the Opening Ceremony of VIETFISH 2026 on August 19 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), U.S. Consul General Melissa Brown highlighted the important role of the exhibition in connecting Vietnam’s growing seafood industry with buyers, suppliers, and partners from the United States and around the world.
(vasep.com.vn) Tomorrow, August 19, 2026, the Vietnam International Seafood Exhibition – Vietfish 2026 will officially open at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City. Taking place over three days, from August 19–21, Vietfish 2026 promises to provide a dynamic platform for business networking, trend updates, product experiences and comprehensive cooperation across the domestic and international seafood community.
(vasep.com.vn) The global tilapia market continues to grow, creating significant opportunities for countries with strengths in aquaculture, processing, and exports. Against this backdrop, Vietnam’s tilapia industry is gradually developing toward higher quality, greater product diversification, and broader market reach. At Vietfish 2026, the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), together with the VASEP Tilapia Producers and Exporters Club, will host a joint booth to promote the image and potential of Vietnamese tilapia to domestic and international buyers.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s seafood exports are heading towards $12 billion this year, potentially the highest level on record. Yet one of the country’s export strengths is facing a growing list of challenges.
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(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietfish 2026, the Vietnam International Seafood Exhibition, will officially take place from 19–21 August 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City. As Vietnam’s largest annual seafood trade event, organized by the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), Vietfish 2026 will once again bring together leading seafood companies, industry experts, and international partners from across the global seafood value chain.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s seafood exports reached USD 1.1 billion in July 2026, up 4.8% compared to the same period in 2025. Cumulative exports in the first seven months of the year totaled nearly USD 6.86 billion, an increase of 11.5% year-on-year. Exceeding the USD 1 billion mark in July further reinforces the prospect that Vietnam’s seafood exports could surpass USD 12 billion in 2026. However, the July figures also send a clear signal that the most favorable growth period may have passed: overall export growth slowed to just 4.8%, pangasius exports fell 6.1%, tuna exports were virtually flat, while exports to the EU, South Korea, and the Middle East all recorded double-digit declines.
(vasep.com.vn) As part of the Vietnam Fisheries International Exhibition (Vietfish 2026), the seminar "Global Seafood Market and the Future Workforce: Trends, Opportunities, and Sustainable Development Pathways for Vietnam's Seafood Industry" will take place from 2:00 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. on August 19, 2026, at Convention Room B, Level 2, SECC, Ho Chi Minh City. This is the first of five specialized seminars at Vietfish 2026, focusing on key issues that are shaping the long-term development of Vietnam's seafood industry.
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