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) Vietnamese seafood exports recorded impressive growth, generating nearly 6 billion USD in revenue during the first six months of the year, up 13% compared with the same period last year.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Fishermen in Ha Tinh are gradually overcoming difficulties to maintain the efficiency of seafood exploitation. In the first six months of 2026, the entire province achieved a production of more than 23,000 tons of seafood, worth more than 1,200 billion VND.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) June 2026 brought encouraging signs for Vietnam's tuna exports, with export value rising 20% year-on-year to nearly USD 72 million. However, this increase has yet to offset the prolonged slowdown seen in key markets such as the European Union (EU), where import demand remains weak. The outlook for the second half of the year is expected to become more challenging as freight rates continue to climb.
(vasep.com.vn) As part of the Vietnam Fisheries International Exhibition (Vietfish 2026), the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), in collaboration with the Agency for Domestic Market Management and Development under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, will organize the Domestic Seafood Supply–Demand Matching Program on the morning of August 20, 2026, at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), Ho Chi Minh City. The program aims to foster direct business connections between Vietnamese seafood producers and processors and domestic distributors, retailers, and foodservice channels.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The Cooking Show will be one of the most engaging experiential highlights of Vietfish 2026. Taking place over three days, from August 19–21, 2026, at Hall B1, SECC, Ho Chi Minh City, the event will offer visitors a vibrant culinary space where Vietnamese seafood is showcased through its flavors, stories, and real-life culinary applications.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam's pangasius exports reached USD 205 million in June 2026, up 5% compared with the same month in 2025. Cumulative export value for the first six months of the year totaled USD 1.1 billion, an increase of 12% year-on-year. Growth was primarily driven by strong demand from China and CPTPP markets, while exports to the United States and Brazil continued to decline.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the first six months of 2026, Ha Tinh province continued to implement comprehensive solutions to combat IUU fishing; strictly manage the fishing fleet, control fishing vessels entering and leaving ports, operate vessel tracking devices, trace the origin of seafood, and severely punish violations.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam's tilapia exports reached USD 7 million in June 2026, down 32% compared with the same month in 2025. Nevertheless, thanks to strong growth in the first five months of the year, cumulative tilapia exports in the first half of 2026 totaled USD 69 million, up 67% year on year.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Sa Giang Import-Export Joint Stock Company, a member of the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), has been honored with the "Famous Brand - Competitive Vietnamese Brand 2026" certification at an award ceremony organized by the Vietnam Intellectual Property Association (VIPA).
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) China imported nearly $1.4 billion worth of Vietnamese seafood in the first half of the year, a 40% increase compared to the same period last year, surpassing the US to become the largest export market for the industry.
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