Vietnamese shrimp exports to several major markets have achieved positive results. As per the annual trend, exports typically accelerate in the third quarter. As of September 15, 2024, shrimp exports to the US reached $516 million, up 8%. Exports to the EU totaled $337 million, up 15%. Exports to China and Hong Kong amounted to $529 million, up 26%, while exports to Japan recorded $342 million, down 1% (a lower decrease compared to the beginning of the year).
According to data from the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), in the US market during August 2024, Vietnamese shrimp exports outperformed competitors such as India and Ecuador, whose shrimp exports to the U.S. declined.
The average import price of shrimp from Vietnam to the US increased from $4.59 per pound in July 2024 to $4.95 per pound in August 2024. The price per pound also slightly increased compared to the same period last year, as the average price was $4.93 per pound in August 2023. August also marked the highest monthly shrimp import volume into the U.S. since the beginning of the year, although figures still indicated a year-on-year decrease.
In 2024, frozen shrimp exports have been impacted by a price trend that has yet to recover clearly, combined with competitive pricing pressure from Ecuador and India. However, Vietnam’s processed shrimp still holds a strong position in the market. As a result, by the end of September, exports of processed whiteleg shrimp increased by nearly 10%, while exports of frozen whiteleg shrimp increased slightly by 4.5%. Accumulated in the first nine months of the year, whiteleg shrimp exports reached nearly $2 billion, and black tiger shrimp exports totaled $334 million.
The price of Vietnamese raw shrimp has been more positive since July. Prices for raw whiteleg shrimp of sizes 50, 80, and 100 pieces per kilogram have risen steadily from July to September. The average export price of Vietnamese shrimp to the US and EU has also increased since June. Export prices to China and Japan have also slightly increased.
The price of raw shrimp is expected to remain favorable in the fourth quarter. However, there may be a localized shortage of raw materials as China is anticipated to ramp up purchases for the Lunar New Year and New Year holidays, and businesses will need raw materials to boost production for year-end orders.
(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.
(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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