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
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(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Fishermen in Ha Tinh are gradually overcoming difficulties to maintain the efficiency of seafood exploitation. In the first six months of 2026, the entire province achieved a production of more than 23,000 tons of seafood, worth more than 1,200 billion VND.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) June 2026 brought encouraging signs for Vietnam's tuna exports, with export value rising 20% year-on-year to nearly USD 72 million. However, this increase has yet to offset the prolonged slowdown seen in key markets such as the European Union (EU), where import demand remains weak. The outlook for the second half of the year is expected to become more challenging as freight rates continue to climb.
(vasep.com.vn) As part of the Vietnam Fisheries International Exhibition (Vietfish 2026), the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), in collaboration with the Agency for Domestic Market Management and Development under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, will organize the Domestic Seafood Supply–Demand Matching Program on the morning of August 20, 2026, at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), Ho Chi Minh City. The program aims to foster direct business connections between Vietnamese seafood producers and processors and domestic distributors, retailers, and foodservice channels.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The Cooking Show will be one of the most engaging experiential highlights of Vietfish 2026. Taking place over three days, from August 19–21, 2026, at Hall B1, SECC, Ho Chi Minh City, the event will offer visitors a vibrant culinary space where Vietnamese seafood is showcased through its flavors, stories, and real-life culinary applications.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam's pangasius exports reached USD 205 million in June 2026, up 5% compared with the same month in 2025. Cumulative export value for the first six months of the year totaled USD 1.1 billion, an increase of 12% year-on-year. Growth was primarily driven by strong demand from China and CPTPP markets, while exports to the United States and Brazil continued to decline.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the first six months of 2026, Ha Tinh province continued to implement comprehensive solutions to combat IUU fishing; strictly manage the fishing fleet, control fishing vessels entering and leaving ports, operate vessel tracking devices, trace the origin of seafood, and severely punish violations.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam's tilapia exports reached USD 7 million in June 2026, down 32% compared with the same month in 2025. Nevertheless, thanks to strong growth in the first five months of the year, cumulative tilapia exports in the first half of 2026 totaled USD 69 million, up 67% year on year.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Sa Giang Import-Export Joint Stock Company, a member of the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), has been honored with the "Famous Brand - Competitive Vietnamese Brand 2026" certification at an award ceremony organized by the Vietnam Intellectual Property Association (VIPA).
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) China imported nearly $1.4 billion worth of Vietnamese seafood in the first half of the year, a 40% increase compared to the same period last year, surpassing the US to become the largest export market for the industry.
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