In September, shrimp exports to most of the main markets continued to decline, but the reduction rate was lower. The easing of social distancing since mid-September has helped businesses gradually restore production after the epidemic.
According to data from Vietnam Customs, in September 2021, Vietnam's shrimp exports decreased by 20% to US$308.5 million. The rate of decline was lower than in August 2021. Shrimp exports to some markets have shown signs of slight recovery: Exports to the US market in September 2021 increased by 8% over the same period last year, exports to the EU in September recorded a lower decline compared to the same period last month. 8, exports to the Korean market increased by 4%. Exports to the remaining markets in the top 10 main markets still fell sharply in September.
By the end of September 2021, shrimp exports reached 2.76 billion USD, up 2.7% over the same period in which vannamei shrimp increased by 10% to reach 2.13 billion USD, while black tiger shrimp decreased by 1.7%. reached 422.5 million USD. In the structure of Vietnam's exported shrimp products, vannamei shrimp accounted for 77.2%, black tiger shrimp accounted for 15.3%, and marine shrimp accounted for 7.5%.
Among the exported vannamei and black tiger shrimp products as of September this year, only the export value of live/fresh/frozen vannamei shrimp (HS code 03) increased by 20%, the rest of the products decreased compared to the previous year. with the same period last year. Demand for affordable vannamei shrimp products increased sharply during the Covid-19 epidemic season.
After declining in August, Vietnam's shrimp exports to the US in September 2021 recovered slightly, up 8% to $97.6 million. Accumulated in the first 9 months of the year, shrimp exports to the US reached over 775 million USD, up 22% over the same period.
Vietnam's shrimp exports to the EU in September 2021 decreased by 15% to 48.8 million USD. Although still decreasing, the rate of decrease was lower than that of August. In the first 9 months of this year, shrimp exports to this market reached nearly USD 408 million, up 10% over the same period. The three main import markets in the bloc are Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium. As of September this year, exports to Germany and Belgium increased by 22% and 2% respectively, exports to the Netherlands decreased by 1%.
SSI forecasts a 28% year-on-year increase in after-tax profit attributable to the parent company of Vinh Hoan Corporation (VHC), driven by a gradual improvement in average selling prices from USD 3.15/kg in 2024 to USD 3.30/kg (+5%) in 2025. An Giang Fisheries Import-Export Joint Stock Company (ANV)'s after-tax profit attributable to the parent company is projected to rebound by 104%.
In 2025, the Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu aims to earn 1.2 billion USD from exporting shrimp, one of the key export products that accounts for over 95% of its total export value.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The Report on Vietnam Pangasius Sector 2015–2024, produced and released by the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) in January 2025, is expected to provide enterprises, importers, and government agencies with a comprehensive overview of key developments in Vietnam's pangasius production and export over the past decade. In addition to highlighting achievements, the report identifies existing challenges and analyzes future opportunities and threats for the pangasius industry.
(vasep.com.vn) Overcoming two years of fluctuation in both export markets and domestic production, Vietnam's pangasius industry has demonstrated resilience, adaptability, and a strong determination to seize opportunities and boost exports to various markets. As a result, in 2024, pangasius exports reached USD 2 billion, a 9% increase compared to 2023. This achievement is a source of pride for Vietnam's aquaculture and agriculture sectors.
(seafood.vasep.com) Speaking at a conference to implement the 2025 plan of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh urged the agricultural sector to strive for a total export turnover of agricultural, forestry, and fishery products reaching $70 billion by 2025.
With robust production and processing infrastructure, combined with continuous market development efforts, Vietnam’s seafood exports are poised for 10–15% growth in 2025.
In 2025, seafood exports are expected to continue to grow better and could reach 11 billion USD as in 2022. However, this is also the year the seafood industry will face challenges, including increased competition from other countries, trade wars and market barriers...
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On the afternoon of December 25, at Toan Thinh Conference Center (Soc Trang City), the Soc Trang Fisheries Sub-department, under the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Soc Trang, held a conference to review the 2024 aquaculture activities and outline the brackish water shrimp farming plan for 2025. The event was attended by Ms. Quach Thi Thanh Binh, Deputy Director of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Soc Trang.
The Mekong Delta province of Soc Trang aims to achieve export value of over 1.9 billion USD in 2025 by boosting production and processing of key products such as seafood, high-quality rice, fruits, and garments.
The UK-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement has significantly boosted Vietnamese seafood exports, with shrimp and pangasius leading the charge in the UK market.
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