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.
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) By the end of 2025, Vietnam’s seafood industry had left a strong mark with export turnover reaching nearly $11.3 billion, up 12.4% year-on-year. This robust performance reflects not only a rebound in global consumption demand but also the agile adaptation of domestic firms in navigating increasingly stringent trade barriers.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to the 2025 review and 2026 outlook conference held by the Directorate of Fisheries and Fisheries Surveillance on the afternoon of January 7, Vietnam’s seafood sector has set a total production target of over 10 million tons in 2026, representing a 0.6% increase year-on-year. Of this total, capture fisheries are projected at around 3.75 million tons (down 2.1%), while aquaculture output is expected to reach 6.25 million tonnes (up 2.2%) compared with 2025.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Sao Ta Food JSC (Fimex, Ticker: FMC) has announced its 2025 business results, reporting revenue of over $300 million (approximately 7.8 trillion VND), representing a 19.8% increase year-on-year; projected profit is expected to reach approximately 420 billion VND.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s fisheries sector concluded 2025 with landmark achievements: export turnover reached a record high, despite heightened volatility in global trade and increasingly stringent barriers from major markets, most notably the United States. Amid a mix of opportunities and challenges, the fisheries sector also witnessed important policy shifts. Together, these developments form a multifaceted picture of an industry proactively adapting and restructuring toward a trajectory of sustainable development.
(seafoos.vasep.com.vn) According to the Department of Agriculture and Environment of Vinh Long, the province’s shrimp farming area reached 69,800 hectares in 2025, including 7,500 hectares under high-tech farming models, 18,820 tons of black tiger shrimp and 293,000 tons of whiteleg shrimp.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Building on a robust growth momentum in 2025, Nghe An province has set a strategic goal to reach a total fisheries output of 270,000 tons by 2026, reinforcing its position as a key hub for aquaculture and exploitation.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Can Tho City statistics indicate that in 2025, following the merger of three former administrative entities - Can Tho, Hau Giang and Soc Trang - fisheries output in 2025 increased by 6.23% compared with 2024 with aquaculture production nearly 9.1 times higher than capture fisheries.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to the Ca Mau Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Ca Mau province has achieved significant, comprehensive and substantive progress in combating IUU fishing in 2025, successfully fulfilling all tasks directed by the central government and strengthening fisheries governance. These efforts have established a solid foundation for the nationwide effort to lift the EC’s "yellow card" warning.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Ca Mau has exceeded its 2025 production targets, reaching nearly 595,000 tons of shrimp. This milestone reinforces the province’s position as Vietnam’s leading shrimp producer and a bright spot in the country’s seafood sector.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to Vietnam Customs data, cumulative shrimp exports from the beginning of the year through November reached $4.3 billion, up 21% year-on-year, continuing to serve as the primary growth driver of the entire seafood sector. In November alone, export turnover amounted to $393 million, up 14%.
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