In recent years, shrimp has increasingly accounted for a larger proportion of Vietnam's total seafood export turnover. In 2020, shrimp accounted for 44% of seafood exports with over 3.7 billion USD. In 2021, by the end of October 31, shrimp exports accounted for 45% with 3.2 billion USD.
Whiteleg shrimp is growing strongly and accounts for a large proportion of Vietnam's total shrimp exports. Meanwhile, the export turnover of black tiger shrimp continuously decreased, decreasing from 32.6% to 15.4%.
The top 5 largest markets for Vietnamese shrimp include the US, Japan, EU, China, and South Korea, accounting for 80-85% of Vietnam's shrimp export value.
In the picture of the world's seafood imports, shrimp also accounts for the highest proportion in value with 14% and has a growth rate of 21% after 5 years. The world shrimp import value ranges from 22-28 billion USD/year.
The demand for shrimp in the world market is increasingly strong, creating attraction for not only Vietnamese exporters but also enterprises in many other countries. Therefore, along with an optimistic signal about demand, competitive pressure is also increasing.
Regarding shrimp exports, according to 2020 data, Vietnam ranks third, accounting for 13.6% of the market share, after India (15.7%) and Ecuador (14%).
Before 2015, Vietnam used to be the world's largest shrimp exporter, but the acceleration of India since 2015 and the breakthrough of Ecuador since 2018 have caused Vietnam's shrimp exports to face strong competition and fall. down to 3rd place.
To help shrimp exporters and importers grasp the whole picture of Vietnam's shrimp production and exports and its position in the world shrimp industry picture over the past 6 years along with a forecast to 2025, VASEP releases Report on Vietnam shrimp sector in 2016-2021, forecast to 2025.
The report will consist of 6 main parts:
(1) Shrimp production (output by species of black tiger shrimp, vannamei shrimp, price movements);
(2) Shrimp exports (by species of black tiger shrimp, vannamei shrimp, exports to main markets, trends, products, price movements, position of Vietnamese shrimp in the markets, Vietnamese shrimp exporters to markets, main shrimp import ports in markets and leading import partners...);
(3) Importing shrimp from other countries;
(4) Top shrimp exporters (according to turnover); Top companies exporting vannamei shrimp; Top companies exporting black tiger shrimp.
(5) Export of shrimp by localit and species (whiteleg shrimp, black tiger shrimp, other shrimp)
(6) Forecast of shrimp production and export to 2025 (by product, market);
VASEP cordially invites interested businesses and readers to register for the Report on Vietnam's shrimp sector in 2016-2021, forecast to 2025.
Please contact: Ms. Nguyen Trang
Tel: 0965097642; Email: nguyentrang@vasep.com.vn
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On the afternoon of August 19, 2026, as part of the Vietnam International Seafood Exhibition – Vietfish 2026, the Hosted Buyer Program continued with the seminar “Vietnam Seafood Outlook 2026–2027: A Strategic Sourcing Destination,” followed by 1-to-1 B2B meetings between international buyers and Vietnamese seafood businesses.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Speaking at the Opening Ceremony of VIETFISH 2026 on August 19 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), U.S. Consul General Melissa Brown highlighted the important role of the exhibition in connecting Vietnam’s growing seafood industry with buyers, suppliers, and partners from the United States and around the world.
(vasep.com.vn) Tomorrow, August 19, 2026, the Vietnam International Seafood Exhibition – Vietfish 2026 will officially open at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City. Taking place over three days, from August 19–21, Vietfish 2026 promises to provide a dynamic platform for business networking, trend updates, product experiences and comprehensive cooperation across the domestic and international seafood community.
(vasep.com.vn) The global tilapia market continues to grow, creating significant opportunities for countries with strengths in aquaculture, processing, and exports. Against this backdrop, Vietnam’s tilapia industry is gradually developing toward higher quality, greater product diversification, and broader market reach. At Vietfish 2026, the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), together with the VASEP Tilapia Producers and Exporters Club, will host a joint booth to promote the image and potential of Vietnamese tilapia to domestic and international buyers.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s seafood exports are heading towards $12 billion this year, potentially the highest level on record. Yet one of the country’s export strengths is facing a growing list of challenges.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The first six months of 2026 indicate that Vietnam’s tilapia industry is entering a new phase of development, with strong export growth but also greater demands for production scale, quality and international competitiveness.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietfish 2026, the Vietnam International Seafood Exhibition, will officially take place from 19–21 August 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City. As Vietnam’s largest annual seafood trade event, organized by the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), Vietfish 2026 will once again bring together leading seafood companies, industry experts, and international partners from across the global seafood value chain.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s seafood exports reached USD 1.1 billion in July 2026, up 4.8% compared to the same period in 2025. Cumulative exports in the first seven months of the year totaled nearly USD 6.86 billion, an increase of 11.5% year-on-year. Exceeding the USD 1 billion mark in July further reinforces the prospect that Vietnam’s seafood exports could surpass USD 12 billion in 2026. However, the July figures also send a clear signal that the most favorable growth period may have passed: overall export growth slowed to just 4.8%, pangasius exports fell 6.1%, tuna exports were virtually flat, while exports to the EU, South Korea, and the Middle East all recorded double-digit declines.
(vasep.com.vn) As part of the Vietnam Fisheries International Exhibition (Vietfish 2026), the seminar "Global Seafood Market and the Future Workforce: Trends, Opportunities, and Sustainable Development Pathways for Vietnam's Seafood Industry" will take place from 2:00 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. on August 19, 2026, at Convention Room B, Level 2, SECC, Ho Chi Minh City. This is the first of five specialized seminars at Vietfish 2026, focusing on key issues that are shaping the long-term development of Vietnam's seafood industry.
(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.
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