In the first 6 months of this year, except for the Chinese market, Vietnam's shrimp exports to major markets and blocks such as the CPTPP, the US and the EU all increased by double digits from 14% to 36%. Japan and South Korea both reduced economic growth in addition to the impact of Covid-19, but Vietnam's shrimp exports to these markets still increased slightly by 3% to 4%. Notably, the two markets Australia and Russia, although not being big import markets, recorded impressive growth rates of 80% to 90%. China is the only main shrimp import market of Vietnam that recorded a negative growth of 20%.
Regarding export products, in the first half of this year, Vietnam's vannamei export value grew by 24% while the export value of black tiger shrimp and marine shrimp decreased by 4% and 22% respectively over the same period of last year.
CPTPP
In the first 6 months of this year, the value of shrimp exports to countries in the CPTPP agreement reached US$482.8 million, up by 14%, accounting for 28% of the total shrimp export value. In which, Japan is the largest shrimp import market with a total export value of 290.2 million USD, up by 4.3% over the same period of last year.
In 2020 and in the first quarter of this year, Vietnam's shrimp exports to Japan did not increase due to unstable economic growth in Japan, adding to the negative impact of the Covid wave, restaurants also limited operations, reducing consumer demand. By the second quarter of this year, the number of Covid cases in Japan decreased and vaccination was promoted. As a result, Vietnam's shrimp exports to Japan increased slightly. The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games scheduled to take place in July in Japan may increase the demand for seafood imports including shrimp from Japan.
Notably, in the first 6 months of 2021, shrimp exports to Australia increased sharply by 81%, reaching more than 88.7 million USD. In June 2021 alone, shrimp export value to this market reached 16.9 million USD, up by 89%.
The US - EU
The US is the largest single import market for Vietnamese shrimp. The demand of US shrimp imports from Vietnam has been quite stable since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic. Vietnamese shrimp in the US market is becoming more and more competitive when India (the largest supplier of shrimp in the US) faces many barriers due to the Covid epidemic.
In the first half of this year, Vietnam's shrimp exports to the US reached 439.8 million USD, up by 36% over the same period of last year. In the structure of exported shrimp products, steamed and processed white shrimp accounted for nearly 47% of the value to the US with an average price of 10.15 - 11.5 USD/kg. The second largest export product is tempura breaded shrimp, accounting for 16.5% with an average export price of 10.5 - 10.7 USD/kg. Frozen vannamei shrimp (HS03061721) accounted for 15% with the export value of 9.6 to 9.8 USD/kg.
Retail sales in the US remained positive during the pandemic. The demand of US shrimp imports is still high for takeout and delivery. Demand for restaurants and food services in the US gradually recovered thanks to the rapid rate of vaccination in this country.
In the first half of this year, Vietnam's shrimp exports to the EU reached $255.6 million, up by 27.3% over the same period of last year. Vietnam's shrimp exports to this market this year have had better growth than last year.
In the second quarter of this year, foodservice shops in Europe began to reopen as Covid cases continued to decline and vaccinations were implemented. Summer shrimp consumption in Europe increases, shrimp stocks are at a low level, along with the Free Trade Agreement with the EU will be an opportunity for Vietnamese shrimp exporters to this market in the near future.
(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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