In October this year, among the main import markets, shrimp exports to the US, EU, and Korean markets increased; Exports to China continued to decline.
Regarding export products, as of October this year, Vietnam's vannamei shrimp export value (accounting for 77% of total exported shrimp products) increased by 9% while the export value of black tiger shrimp (accounting for 16%) increased by 1.8%, the value of other shrimp exports decreased by 39% over the same period last year.
In terms of raw shrimp production, in October 2021, whiteleg shrimp production was estimated at 85.3 thousand tons, up 0.4% over the same period last year; Black tiger shrimp was estimated at 33.6 thousand tons, down 0.9%. Raw whiteleg shrimp prices increased in all sizes in the Mekong Delta provinces.
In October 2021, Vietnam's shrimp exports to the US reached 117.7 million USD, up 19% compared to October 2020. Accumulated in the first 10 months of this year, Vietnam's shrimp exports to this market reached $892.7 million, up 22% over the same period last year.
The US demand for shrimp imports from Vietnam has been quite stable since the Covid-19 pandemic broke out in the world. During the 4th outbreak of a strong outbreak in Vietnam, shrimp exports to the US only decreased in August and quickly recovered in September.
The US demand for large shrimp is recovering, the US also has high demand for fresh/frozen meat (PD) shrimp products from Vietnam. From now until the end of the year, Vietnam's shrimp exports to the US will continue to increase and this growth momentum will last until the first quarter of 2022.
Vietnam's shrimp exports to the EU in October 2021 reached nearly $74 million, up 13% compared to October 2020. Accumulated in the first 10 months of this year, Vietnam's shrimp exports to this market reached nearly US$482 million, up 10.4% over the same period last year.
Since the beginning of the year, Vietnam's shrimp exports to the EU market have recorded a good growth rate. The EU's shrimp import demand in the last months of this year continues to increase.
The three main import markets for Vietnamese shrimp in the EU are Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium. As of October 2021, shrimp exports to Germany and the Netherlands increased by 17% and 0.6% respectively, exports to Belgium increased by 7%.
In October this year, Vietnam's shrimp exports to China reached $43.5 million, down 36.5% over the same period last year. In the first 10 months of this year, Vietnam's shrimp exports to this market reached 341.5 million USD, down 25% compared to the same period last year.
Vietnam's shrimp exports to China have decreased continuously since the beginning of this year. The reason is due to the strict control policy of corona virus on imported seafood, causing congestion at ports in China.
After easing social distancing regulations to prevent the epidemic from mid-September, shrimp processors are gradually recovering production, although they are still facing many difficulties. It is expected that Vietnam's shrimp exports for the whole year of 2021 will reach more than 3.8 billion USD, up 2.7% compared to 2020.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Nearly US$1.7 billion is the projected gap in 2029 between the baseline scenario and a scenario in which Vietnam’s seafood exports grow by 10% annually, according to calculations by VASEP to be presented at Vietnam Seafood Summit 2026. This gap raises a key question for the entire industry: Which markets, products and supply chain improvements will generate the additional growth?
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Although Germany’s tuna imports have declined, Vietnam’s tuna exports to the market continue to show positive signs. Notably, export value recovered strongly in Q3/2026, and German import data also show Vietnamese products strengthening their position amid competition among suppliers.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Seafood exports are holding double-digit growth, but the opportunities are not spread evenly across product groups and markets. As businesses draw up their plans for 2027, Vietnam Seafood Summit 2026 (VSS2026) offers a chance to look ahead together: what to sell, where to sell it, and how to prepare for growth in the coming years.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) With less than two weeks to go, the Vietnam Seafood Summit 2026 (VSS 2026) will officially take place in Can Tho. Under the theme “Seafood Market Outlook 2027–2029 – Opportunities and Potential for Double-Digit Export Growth,” the Summit is organized by VASEP at a time when seafood businesses are facing rapid market shifts, changing buyer demand, trade policy changes and growing competitive pressure all at once.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On October 28, 2026, the China Fisheries & Seafood Expo opened in Qingdao, China. The expo takes place over three days from October 28 to 30, 2026. This is a prestigious specialized seafood exhibition organized annually by Sea Fare Exposition Inc.
(vasep.com.vn) In the first nine months of 2026, Vietnam’s tilapia exports to the CPTPP bloc reached $7 million, marking a 51% year-on-year increase. The bloc rstands as the fourth-largest market for Vietnamese tilapia, trailing Brazil, the US, and Saudi Arabia.
(vasep.com.vn) VASEP has officially announced the program for Vietnam Seafood Summit 2026 (VSS 2026), featuring five in-depth sessions covering industry outlooks, trade barriers, buyer demand, the domestic market, and solutions to improve productivity and reduce costs across the seafood value chain.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s shrimp exports reached US$3.7 billion in the first nine months of 2026, up 11% year on year. Although growth has been supported by China and several markets within the CPTPP, momentum is slowing as exports to the United States and the European Union decline. Tariff pressures, international competition, and raw material challenges are creating significant hurdles for exporters in the final months of the year.
(vasep.com.vn) Markets are changing faster, buyer requirements are becoming more demanding, and trade barriers are growing increasingly complex. In this environment, seafood businesses need more than an understanding of current market conditions. They need a longer-term perspective to answer a critical question: Where will growth opportunities come from in 2027–2029, and what should businesses do now to prepare? This is one of the key reasons why VASEP is organizing Vietnam Seafood Summit 2026.
(vasep.com.vn) In the first eight months of 2026, Vietnam’s pangasius exports to the Middle East reached US$113 million, up 7% year on year from the same period in 2025. Growth has become more pronounced in recent months. In August alone, exports to the region totaled US$20 million, an increase of 24%. This indicates that demand for Vietnamese pangasius in the Middle East is gradually recovering after a slowdown in March, although the pace of recovery varies across markets.
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