On 3rd January 2014, VASEP held a conference on Vietnam Shrimp Exports 2013 in Ho Chi Minh city with the speakers from Directorate of Fisheries, VASEP and My Thanh Shrimp Association and representatives from shrimp processors and exporters.
Shrimp exports of Vietnam would hit US$3.5 billion in 2014 if EMS continues to be under control, improved quality of exported shrimps and favorable conditions of main consumer markets.
A series of issues of shrimp industry in 2013 as well as outlooks for Vietnam shrimp in 2014 were discussed in the conference.
In 2013, shrimp exports brought high earnings for the fishery, made a great contribution to compensate for losses from other seafood exports due to economic downturn in many countries. Through November 2013, shrimp exports created US$2.8 billion, up 35.9 percent over 2012 and are expected to reach over US$3 billion for the whole year. Shrimp sales made up 44 percent of the total fish exports of the country.
Opening speech at the conference, Tran Thien Hai, Chairman of VASEP said that shrimp industry got a great success in production as well as in export thanks to its victory in the U.S market and under - controlled EMS.
In the conference, stakeholders discussed on many issues of the industry such as whiteleg shrimp vs black tiger shrimp, enforcing the state management on raw shrimp quality and supply, controlling EMS and other diseases in shrimp farming.
Whiteleg shrimp is playing more and more important role in global shrimp supply, thus in 2014 Vietnam increases vannamei production. Black tiger shrimp is still main species farmed in the country. Diseases and available good shrimp seed supply are challenges of shrimp sector in 2014.
Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) is encouraging farmers to farm vannamei shrimp because of shorter farming period and high productivity. However, MARD also recommends farmers to follow regulated farming and stocking schedule.
High profits from whiteleg shrimp farming foster farmers to stock the shrimp in black tiger shrimp ponds that causes high risks of disease infection. There were also concerns raised in the conference on reduced production of black tiger shrimp due to lack of appropriate management and infrastructure.
Shrimp production in China and Thailand is recovering but it would be 2-3 years before their production returns to normal. This is a good chance for Vietnam shrimp packers to boost their exports.
(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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