No basis and no reason
“False data and unreasonable basis resulted in very high antidumping tax imposed on Vietnam shrimp after the eighth period of review (POR8). Differential pricing analysis, the methodology adopted by DOC is unreasonable and lack of basis. This method, lacking scientific, statistical and practical basis, became controversial.” – said Mr. Truong Dinh Hoe, General Secretary of VASEP.
Besides, the inflator data applied to calculate the input costs is also unreasonable. “The surrogate country chosen (Bangladesh) is not proper because DOC used data from 2003. We recommend DOC recalculate based on updated figures to suit the current practical situation. The previous period of review (POR7) had the result of 0% for Vietnam exporters. After a year, anti-dumping duty becomes so high, it is questionable.” – Mr. Truong Dinh Hoe gave some evidences.
Thirty out of 32 Vietnam shrimp exporters to the United States from 1st February 2012 to 31st January 2013 had to pay tax at 6.37%. The two remaining businesses are Minh Phu Seafood Corporation, with 4.98% levied and Soc Trang Seafood Joint Stock Company (STAPIMEX) with 9.75%. Other exporters had to pay 25.76%. This is the highest rate in the past 10 years.
“DOC’s imposition of anti-dumping duties on Vietnamese shrimp products is unfair and contradicts the principle of trade liberalization and the economic and trade ties between the two countries”, said Foreign Ministry spokesman Le Hai Binh on September 27. “Vietnamese businesses do not dump shrimp products on the US market and do not damage or threaten damage to the US shrimp industry”, the spokesman affirmed.
Expanding markets
High anti-dumping duty also directly affects US consumers. As tax increase, Vietnam now has to seek for other markets. In the background of reduction in shrimp production worldwide, there is a shortage in shrimp supply. US importers still has to import from Vietnam. Limited supply along with high anti-dumping tariff will result in higher prices.
Statistics on shrimp imports from USDA showed that in the first 7 months of 2014, average shrimp import prices ranged from US$ 9.1/kg to US$ 12/kg, upped 32% over the same period in 2013. Shrimp export price to the US increased dramatically in the past month. , Black tiger shrimp had high demand. Shrimp of 6-8 counted (in pound) is sold at US$ 12.8 - 13 /kg, up US$ 1 from June’s price. Vietnam shrimp exports to the US therefore had impressive growth. Statistics from Vietnam Customs show that as of 15th August 2014, shrimp exports to the US reached nearly US$ 700 million, up 80% year on year.
“Increase in price is still much lower than the tax rate imposed by DOC, creating losses for businesses. Companies have to move to other markets but value added products are still sold in US market.” said Mr. Nguyen Van Kich, General Director of Cafatex Corporation.
Shrimp exports to other markets had tremendous growth this year. As of August 2014, shrimp exports to South Korea reached US$ 201.6 million, up 99.6% year on year, making Vietnam become the largest shrimp supplier for South Korea. Shrimp exports to EU reached US$ 428.9 million, up 96.2%. Shrimp exports to Japan recovered, with growth rate of 5%.
Seizing opportunities from global shrimp shortage, whiteleg shrimp farming areas in Vietnam reached 81,700 hectare while that of black tiger shrimp remained unchanged at more than 560,000 hectare. Shrimp harvested was nearly 320,000 MT, up 6.8%.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) With a focus on sustainable development, high-tech application, and climate change adaptation, An Giang Province aims to maintain its brackish water shrimp production in 2026 at a level equivalent to the previous year. Specifically, output is projected to reach over 155,510 tons, serving both domestic consumption and export processing, thereby sustaining the fisheries sector’s key role in the local economic structure.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the Mekong Delta, key pangasius farming provinces such as An Giang, Dong Thap, and Can Tho are accelerating the transition toward a circular economy model, contributing to higher product value and reduced environmental impact. Instead of focusing solely on farming and processing, the pangasius value chain is increasingly utilizing by-products and waste streams to generate added value.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s scallop exports are entering a phase of impressive growth, as the global market undergoes significant restructuring. In 2025, scallop export value reached nearly USD 66 million, up 49% from USD 44 million in 2024. This upward momentum has continued and accelerated into early 2026, with exports totaling USD 18.1 million in the first two months alone—an increase of 166% year-on-year. This represents an exceptionally high growth rate, reflecting the rapid expansion of a relatively new product segment within Vietnam’s mollusk export portfolio.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) – On March 19, at the Government Headquarters, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held a meeting with the European Commission (EC) inspection delegation on combating illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, led by Mr. Fernando Andresen Guimaraes, Head of Unit at the Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (DG MARE).
(vasep.com.vn) Australia is emerging as one of the most stable and promising growth markets for Vietnamese shrimp. Amid global trade disruptions driven by geopolitical tensions—particularly conflicts in the Middle East—strengthening and expanding into stable markets like Australia has become increasingly important for Vietnam’s shrimp industry.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the first two months of 2026, Vietnam’s squid and octopus exports reached over USD 111 million, up 23% compared to the same period in 2025. This result indicates a positive start for the sector, reflecting early signs of demand recovery in multiple markets from the beginning of the year.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the first two months of 2026, Vietnam’s fisheries sector maintained positive growth momentum, with shrimp output exceeding 132 thousand tons. This result contributed to a strong increase in seafood export turnover, despite ongoing volatility in the global economy.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s tilapia exports maintained strong growth momentum in February 2026, with many markets recording sharp increases compared to the same period last year. In February alone, export value reached USD 8.4 million, up 148% year-on-year. Cumulatively, in the first two months of 2026, total tilapia export turnover hit USD 23 million, soaring 242% compared to the same period in 2025.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In global seafood trade, sensory evaluation is increasingly becoming one of the key “technical barriers” in many importing markets-especially the United States. Issues such as filth, and signs of decomposition/spoilage are often detected through sensory evaluation methods and remain common reasons for seafood import alerts, detentions, or shipment rejections.
Shrimp has been the most important export product of Vietnam’s seafood industry for many years, typically accounting for 35–45% of the country’s total seafood export value. With a well-developed farming, processing, and export system, Vietnam has become one of the world’s leading shrimp exporters.
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