Right in the first days of 2021, the agricultural sector in general and shrimp enterprises, in particular, embark on the work, meeting the requirements of a series of orders from fastidious markets. Success in shrimp exports in 2020 was a driving force, creating momentum for export businesses to enhance production and value in 2021.
Mr. Phung Duc Tien - Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development said that Vietnam has advantages in markets, especially fastidious markets such as the US, Europe, and the large Chinese market.
Sharing about production and business results in 2020, Mr. Le Van Quang - General Director, Chairman of Minh Phu Seafood Corporation - said that the success in control Vietnam's Covid 19 pandemic is a good opportunity for the shrimp industry. In 2020, Minh Phu exported 55,000 MT of finished shrimp, with a turnover of US$580 million. The target in 2021 is set at 71 thousand MT of shrimp with a turnover of US$790 million.
According to VASEP, in 2021, there will be many favorable conditions for Vietnam's shrimp production and exports. World demand remains stable while other exporting countries have not yet recovered. China is the largest supplier in Asia, however, there is a shortage of shrimp for processing and consumption in this country.
Along with that, anti-dumping tax in the US on shrimp is low; Tariff advantages for Vietnamese origin of farmed shrimp products in the New generation Free Trade Agreements ...
In the current context, VASEP forecasts that shrimp exports in 2021 are likely to increase by about 15% compared to 2020, surpassing US$4 billion.
Mr. Vo Van Phuc - General Director of Vietnam Clean Seafood Cooperation said that the Covid 19 pandemic caused the supply chain in the shrimp industry to be broken, from operations in factories to farming activities. With this condition, we are not likely to achieve the set target of shrimp export reaching US$4 billion.
From a professional perspective, Mr. Tran Dinh Luan - Director General of the Directorate of Fisheries (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development) said the shrimp industry encourages effective farming models, low risk, traceability, ensuring hygiene and safety. In 2021, depending on actual conditions, the farmer can apply the appropriate forms to ensure a successful production.
In the context that the competitor's supply is facing difficulties and the situation is forecasted to not be better until the end of the first quarter of 2021, Vietnam's shrimp exports will continue to achieve growth milestones in 2021 if we ensure good farming and processing, said experts. The production of Covid-19 vaccines with the advantages of FTAs being utilized by businesses will be the driving force for shrimp exports in 2021.
(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.
(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.
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