Shrimp imports into the country hit about US$900 million per year. For the 10 years (2008-2017), shrimp imports into the UK from 2014 up to now posted a higher increase over those in the period from 2014 backwards.
In the first three months of this year, shrimp imports into the UK reached US$196.3 million, up 6.4% over the same period in 2017. Vietnam held as the largest supplier of shrimp to the UK, accounting for 24% of total UK’s shrimp imports. India ranked the second with 17%. Among the main shrimp suppliers to this market, the UK’s shrimp imports from Vietnam, India and Thailand increased by 61%, 26% and 36%, respectively, while imports from Bangladesh and Indonesia declined by 53% and 35%, respectively. Coldwater shrimp imports from Canada to the UK also decreased by 3%. In the period, the average import price of shrimp from Vietnam into the UK got quite competitive compared to other suppliers such as Bangladesh and Thailand.
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The average import price of shrimp into the UK, Jan-Mar 2018 (US$/kg) |
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Supplier |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
|
World |
12 |
11 |
11 |
|
Vietnam |
12 |
11 |
12 |
|
India |
11 |
10 |
9.80 |
|
Denmark |
10 |
10 |
11 |
|
Bangladesh |
13 |
12 |
12 |
|
Thailand |
13 |
12 |
12 |
|
Indonesia |
13 |
9.59 |
9.63 |
|
Canada |
11 |
11 |
11 |
|
Netherlands |
15 |
17 |
17 |
In the EU, the UK stayed as Vietnam's second largest shrimp importer behind the Netherlands, accounting for 31% of Vietnam's shrimp exports to the EU and accounting for 5.6% of Vietnam's shrimp exports to all markets. In 2017, Vietnam’s shrimp exports to the UK touched US$210.6 million, up 55.5% over 2016. The figure in the first three months of 2018 estimated at US$41.4 million, up 49% compared with same period last year.
Over the last three years, Vietnam’s shrimp exports to the UK have grown steadily from US$114.6 million in 2014 to US$210.6 million in 2017, an increase of nearly 84%. Shrimp exports to the UK tended to increase as the UK boosted imports of warmwater shrimp thanks to reasonable prices over coldwater shrimp. The price of coldwater shrimp was on the upward trend due to a fall in quotas.
The UK continued to be one of potential importing markets of Vietnam in the EU because exporters to this market also enjoy the GSP.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Currently, Da Nang City has no fishing vessels detained, sanctioned by foreign authorities, or criminally prosecuted for IUU fishing violations. Patrols, monitoring of marine fishing activities, and handling of violations have been prioritized by competent forces, significantly reducing nearshore fishing infringements.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to statistics from Vietnam Customs, Vietnam’s tuna exports to Israel in the first nine months of 2025 reached just over USD 27 million, down as much as 49% compared to the same period in 2024. This is a steep and prolonged decline for many consecutive months, reflecting changes in import demand as well as shifts in the supply structure of this market.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The first 700 tons of Vietnamese tilapia ordered and imported by JBS Group will initially be distributed through supermarket chains, the Horeca network and JBS’s product showrooms in Brazil.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In October 2025, Vietnam’s pangasius exports hit $217 million, representing an 8% increase compared to the same month in 2024. For the first 10 months of the year, total export value has surpassed $1.8 billion, up 9% year-on-year. This growth demonstrates clear positive momentum for the pangasius industry, despite continued declines in certain markets.
In recent days, the Central provinces of Vietnam have been suffering from historic flooding, with prolonged heavy rains, landslides, flash floods, and deep inundation causing extremely serious impacts on tens of thousands of households, as well as many VASEP member exporters located in the region. With the spirit of mutual support and solidarity, and in order to promptly assist residents and member exporters in the affected areas to stabilize their lives and restore production activities, VASEP calls on all seafood exporters, organizations, and individuals to extend supports to the people and member exporters in the flood-hit areas. We urge timely and practical material and spiritual contributions to help member exporters and local communities in the severely affected provinces overcome this difficult period.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the final days of October 2025, Vietnam’s domestic raw shrimp market remained generally stable, though slight adjustments were recorded in several sizes across key farming regions.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s shrimp exports reached USD 498 million in October 2025, up 26% from the same period last year. This is one of the highest monthly revenues since the beginning of the year, reflecting solid demand in major markets and faster shipment schedules by exporters. From January to October, shrimp export value reached USD 3.9 billion, up 22% compared to the same period in 2024.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On October 31, 2025, the US Court of International Trade (CIT) officially issued an order to suspend the case filed by the National Fisheries Institute (NFI), the National Restaurant Association (NRA), and several US seafood companies against the US Government concerning the implementation of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA).
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) An Giang’s fisheries sector has maintained stable growth momentum during the first nine months of 2025, making an important contribution to the province’s socio-economic development. Despite facing numerous challenges, the province is implementing various measures to enhance production efficiency, expand markets, and promote sustainable fisheries development toward deeper integration into the global economy.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s pangasius export value in September 2025 reached USD 181 million, up 5% compared to the same period in 2024. The overall trend for the pangasius industry remains positive, with total exports in the first nine months of 2025 reaching nearly USD 1.6 billion, an increase of 9% year-on-year.
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