Shrimp is an export item fetching the highest earnings for Vietnam seafood industry. Vietnam shrimp is shipped to almost 90 countries and territories with annual export turnover of US$2 billion. Majority of shrimp processing plants in Vietnam comply with international standards and create hundreds of thousands of jobs and stable income for local people.
The U.S. is the second largest importer of Vietnam shrimp after Japan with annual export value to the market of over US$500 million, occupying nearly one-quarter of total shrimp exports nationwide. Vietnam shrimp facilities are inspected twice a year and well-evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Shrimp facilities of Vietnam are certified as safe by international certification organizations and abide by the strict measures of food safety control from material purchasing to processing, preserving and exporting. Thanks to ensuring food safety and premium quality compared to shrimp products of other origins, Vietnam shrimp exported to the U.S. reported continuous growth for the past many years.
Only by visiting a small company, the writers of the article concluded that Vietnam shrimp, a large amount of which is exported to the U.S, is dirty and contaminated with bacteria. This viewpoint on Vietnam shrimp industry is so biased and mistaken. The article may satisfy the U.S domestic shrimpers and the U.S. government in protecting its shrimp sector and curb shrimp importing in the wake of the U.S. financial crisis. However, the action is against the spirit of free trade and fairness.
Vietnam shrimp maybe is badly affected by the article and the U.S. market may limit importing shrimp from Vietnam, shrimp enterprises in Vietnam will retain our positive image and ceaselessly improve shrimp quality to keep exporting to other markets.
In October 11th 2012, Ubcomtell.com posted video (Bloomberg hit piece on imported seafood misses huge improvements made in China, Vietnam) denying the article’s information. In the video, John Sackton, editor and publisher of Seafood.com News said that the article only mentions to the facts of a small company and cannot reflect comprehensively seafood quality of Vietnam. In fact, the quality of Vietnam seafood exported to the U.S. has improved remarkably. According to Safety Alerts on food imported to the U.S. by FDA, seafood consignments exported to the U.S. from Vietnam and China were rejected to approve for customs clearance reduced by 57 percent compared to the same period of last year while total rejections to the U.S. only reduced 11 percent.
John Sackton said that the article may make American consumers misunderstand about the quality of imported shrimp. The viewpoint of the article supports for domestic shrimp producers in the U.S. because their profit has been affected by imported shrimp. He stressed that data on seafood consignments of Vietnam and China rejected by FDA proved that the Vietnam seafood quality is being improved remarkably.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On June 16, the Department of Agriculture and Environment of Ca Mau Province announced that the locality has established a farming area code for nearly 30,400 hectares of mud crab aquaculture and granted export facility codes to five enterprises eligible to export mud crab officially to markets such as China, Cambodia, Singapore, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The United States remains one of the largest export markets for Vietnamese pangasius. In the first four months of 2026, pangasius exports to the US reached USD 106 million, up 4% compared to the same period in 2025. In April 2026 alone, export value totaled USD 38 million, marking a 20% year-on-year increase and the first positive growth recorded after an extended period of decline.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) While Vietnam’s shrimp exports to many major markets continued to post positive growth in the first months of 2026, exports to the United States declined, highlighting growing competitive pressures and trade barriers facing the Vietnamese shrimp industry.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Egypt is emerging as one of the most promising destinations for Vietnamese tuna exports in 2026. During the first four months of the year, export turnover to this market exceeded USD 7.3 million, marking a sharp increase compared to the same period over the previous two years. As Egypt’s tuna imports continue to recover and demand for canned tuna remains strong, the market is becoming increasingly attractive for Vietnamese tuna processors and exporters.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) During the first four months of 2026, Vietnam’s pangasius exports to CPTPP member countries reached nearly USD 128 million, accounting for 18% of the country’s total pangasius export value and increasing by 21% compared to the same period in 2025. Demand patterns varied significantly across the bloc: Mexico primarily imported fresh and frozen pangasius products, while Japan and Canada recorded substantial shares of processed products. Australia remained focused on frozen fillets but continued to maintain a portion of processed imports.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Despite the slow recovery of the U.S. market and continued trade-related challenges facing Vietnam’s shrimp industry, Minh Phu Seafood Corporation (MPC) has set ambitious targets for 2026. The company aims to produce 68,800 metric tons of finished shrimp products, generate consolidated revenue of VND 19.9 trillion, and achieve VND 1.059 trillion in pre-tax profit. If achieved, these figures would represent the highest revenue and profit levels in the company’s history.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) HungHau Foods Joint Stock Company (HungHau Foods) has been honored at the 33rd Asia-Pacific Economic Forum, receiving two prestigious awards: “Top 10 Outstanding Asia-Pacific Enterprises 2026” and “Top 10 Outstanding Entrepreneurs” awarded to HungHau Foods CEO, Ms. Nguyen Yen.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) After a period of sluggish imports in 2025, the Chinese market has returned with strong shrimp purchasing momentum in the first months of 2026. However, alongside rising demand comes an increasingly stringent import control system, covering quarantine requirements, food safety standards, registration procedures, and traceability. This makes China a market that offers both significant opportunities and growing risks for Vietnamese shrimp exporters.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Recently, in Long Xuyen City, An Giang Province, the Institute of Policy and Strategy for Agriculture and Rural Development (IPSARD) and the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) organized a workshop to announce the results of the project “Food Loss Assessment in the Pangasius Value Chain in the Mekong River Region.” The project aims to provide scientific evidence to support the sustainable development of Vietnam’s pangasius industry.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Shrimp prices in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta have recovered since early May, helping to improve farmers’ confidence and accelerate stocking activities for the 2026 farming season. However, farmers remain cautious due to rising input costs, unfavorable weather conditions, and disease risks.
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