Through September of 2013, Vietnam sent products to 156 markets for total of US$4.8 billion, up 6.4 percent against the compatible period of 2012. Seafood shipments in October are growing 14 percent to reach an estimated value of US$680 million. The year-to-date export value is going to US$5.5 billion, up 7.3 percent from a year ago.
Vietnamese shrimp continued to show high growth in sales to main markets like the U.S., the EU, Japan and China. Through September this year, shrimp cargos brought back over US$2 billion, the figure is estimated to come up to US$2.4 billion by October, 30 percent above that of January – October 2012. If the current growth is steady, Vietnamese shrimp exports in 2013 will reach US$2.8 billion, up 27 percent from 2012. In which, whiteleg shrimp has larger proportion of 48.7 percent in nationwide shrimp exports. Sales of this kind of shrimp increased by 168 percent year-on-year to US$200 million in October, boosting year-to-date value up 95 percent to US$1.18 billion.
While, pangasius was down due to quiet demands in importing markets. Through September 2013, fish sales abroad valued at US$1.3 billion, down 1.4 percent. The figure continued to slide 6 percent in October, leading to total value of US$1.43 billion, downed 2 percent so far.
In October 2013, other seafood exports such as tuna, cephalopod, crab and swimming crab have been under downward pressures. Exports of these products are predicted to be around US$133 million in October.
In 2013, Vietnamese seafood exports is hoped to reach US$6.5 billion, up 5 percent against the previous year.
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Vietnam estimated seafood exports, Jan – Oct 2013, US$ mil. |
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Products |
October 2013 |
Variation Oct/2012 (%) |
Jan – Oct 2013 (Value) |
Variation (%) |
|
Shrimps (HS code 03 and16) |
352.456 |
51.8 |
2,416.059 |
30.1 |
|
- Whiteleg shrimp |
199.238 |
167.7 |
1178.267 |
94.9 |
|
- Black tiger shrimp |
135.59 |
1.6 |
1078.978 |
3.5 |
|
Pangasius (HS code 03 and 16) |
152.788 |
-6.1 |
1,426.746 |
-1.9 |
|
Tuna (HS code 03 and 16) |
32.986 |
-27.8 |
447.749 |
-7.1 |
|
- Tuna (HS code 16) |
18.318 |
-12.8 |
203.090 |
17.5 |
|
- Tuna (HS code 03) |
14.668 |
-40.6 |
244.659 |
-20.9 |
|
Other fishes (HS code 0301 to 0305 and 1604, ex. tuna and pangasius) |
78.826 |
-10.8 |
690.262 |
-5.9 |
|
Mollusks (HS code 0307 and 16) |
53.002 |
-3.6 |
418.440 |
-14.0 |
|
- Cephalopod |
47.208 |
-1.1 |
356.718 |
-15.3 |
|
- Bivalve mollusk |
5.526 |
-23.7 |
60.157 |
-8.2 |
|
Crab, swimming crab & other crustaceans (HS code 03 and 16) |
13.656 |
-2.1 |
84.605 |
-11.5 |
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TOTAL |
683.716 |
14.3 |
5,483.863 |
7.3 |
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Currently, Da Nang City has no fishing vessels detained, sanctioned by foreign authorities, or criminally prosecuted for IUU fishing violations. Patrols, monitoring of marine fishing activities, and handling of violations have been prioritized by competent forces, significantly reducing nearshore fishing infringements.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to statistics from Vietnam Customs, Vietnam’s tuna exports to Israel in the first nine months of 2025 reached just over USD 27 million, down as much as 49% compared to the same period in 2024. This is a steep and prolonged decline for many consecutive months, reflecting changes in import demand as well as shifts in the supply structure of this market.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The first 700 tons of Vietnamese tilapia ordered and imported by JBS Group will initially be distributed through supermarket chains, the Horeca network and JBS’s product showrooms in Brazil.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In October 2025, Vietnam’s pangasius exports hit $217 million, representing an 8% increase compared to the same month in 2024. For the first 10 months of the year, total export value has surpassed $1.8 billion, up 9% year-on-year. This growth demonstrates clear positive momentum for the pangasius industry, despite continued declines in certain markets.
In recent days, the Central provinces of Vietnam have been suffering from historic flooding, with prolonged heavy rains, landslides, flash floods, and deep inundation causing extremely serious impacts on tens of thousands of households, as well as many VASEP member exporters located in the region. With the spirit of mutual support and solidarity, and in order to promptly assist residents and member exporters in the affected areas to stabilize their lives and restore production activities, VASEP calls on all seafood exporters, organizations, and individuals to extend supports to the people and member exporters in the flood-hit areas. We urge timely and practical material and spiritual contributions to help member exporters and local communities in the severely affected provinces overcome this difficult period.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the final days of October 2025, Vietnam’s domestic raw shrimp market remained generally stable, though slight adjustments were recorded in several sizes across key farming regions.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s shrimp exports reached USD 498 million in October 2025, up 26% from the same period last year. This is one of the highest monthly revenues since the beginning of the year, reflecting solid demand in major markets and faster shipment schedules by exporters. From January to October, shrimp export value reached USD 3.9 billion, up 22% compared to the same period in 2024.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On October 31, 2025, the US Court of International Trade (CIT) officially issued an order to suspend the case filed by the National Fisheries Institute (NFI), the National Restaurant Association (NRA), and several US seafood companies against the US Government concerning the implementation of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA).
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) An Giang’s fisheries sector has maintained stable growth momentum during the first nine months of 2025, making an important contribution to the province’s socio-economic development. Despite facing numerous challenges, the province is implementing various measures to enhance production efficiency, expand markets, and promote sustainable fisheries development toward deeper integration into the global economy.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s pangasius export value in September 2025 reached USD 181 million, up 5% compared to the same period in 2024. The overall trend for the pangasius industry remains positive, with total exports in the first nine months of 2025 reaching nearly USD 1.6 billion, an increase of 9% year-on-year.
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