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%.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On the afternoon of March 19, Vice Chairman of the Ca Mau Provincial People’s Committee, Le Van Su, chaired a meeting to address bottlenecks and propose solutions to expand the super-intensive whiteleg shrimp farming model using low water exchange and high biosecurity standards (RAS-IMTA).
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On March 10, 2026, the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee issued Decision No. 1377/QD-UBND approving the Aquatic Animal Disease Prevention and Control Plan for the 2026–2030 period. The decision takes effect from the date of signing and replaces previous plans for the 2021–2030 period that had been issued prior to the administrative merger in Ba Ria – Vung Tau, Binh Duong, and Ho Chi Minh City.
(vasep.com.vn) In 2025, Chile imported more than USD 156 million worth of tuna, up 8.1% compared to the previous year and the highest level in the past five years. As the supply structure in this market is rapidly shifting, Vietnamese tuna is facing both opportunities to expand market share and increasing competitive pressure from Thailand, Colombia, and China.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vinh Long Province is stepping up efforts to develop brackish water shrimp farming in a sustainable direction, identifying it as a key sector in its agricultural structure. In 2026, the province aims to reach around 71,300 hectares of shrimp farming, with an output of over 314,000 tons.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Ha Tinh Province is strengthening control over shrimp seed quality to minimize risks for the 2026 spring–summer farming season.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In February 2026, Vietnam’s pangasius exports reached USD 119 million, down slightly 5% year-on-year. However, thanks to strong performance in January, cumulative exports in the first two months of the year still reached USD 331 million, up 28% compared to the same period in 2025. Export activity slowed somewhat in February due to seasonal factors, particularly the Lunar New Year holiday, which disrupted production and shipments at many seafood processing enterprises.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Da Nang is accelerating the development of high-tech shrimp farming toward intensive production, disease control, and improved efficiency. Many shrimp farms have invested in automated environmental monitoring systems, continuously tracking indicators such as pH, dissolved oxygen, temperature, and salinity, enabling farmers to promptly adjust pond conditions and reduce disease risks.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The year 2025 is considered a turning point for Vietnam’s shrimp seed industry as the sector faces the need for strong transformation in technology, production management, and gradual self-sufficiency in broodstock supply. These factors are seen as key to improving seed quality and strengthening the competitiveness of the shrimp industry amid increasingly demanding market requirements.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In February 2026, Vietnam’s shrimp exports reached nearly USD 310 million, up 17% year-on-year. Cumulatively for the first two months of the year, shrimp export value totaled USD 690 million, an increase of 20% compared with the same period last year. Compared with the 22% growth recorded in January, the pace of increase in February slowed somewhat, reflecting seasonal factors as the Lunar New Year holiday partially disrupted processing and shipment activities. Nevertheless, the nearly 20% growth in the first two months indicates that shrimp orders from Vietnam are maintaining a more positive trend than in the same period last year.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to the latest statistics for January 2026, Vietnam’s pangasius export value to major market blocs recorded encouraging growth compared with the same period last year, indicating that consumption demand is gradually recovering.
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