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) Lobster exports to China continued to surge in the first half of this year, putting the lobster industry on the verge of reaching an export value exceeding $1 billion.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) More than five years after the UK-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA) took effect, Vietnamese seafood is steadily expanding its market share in the United Kingdom, one of Europe’s major seafood import markets with stable and diverse consumer demand.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) At Van Hung Commune, Khanh Hoa Province, the Khanh Hoa Agricultural Extension Center, in collaboration with the Northern Aquaculture Research Center and the Van Hung Public Service Center, organized a technical training course on the industrial-scale production of disease-free golden pompano (Trachinotus falcatus) seed for local marine fish farmers.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s squid and octopus exports maintained a strong recovery in the first five months of 2026, reaching more than USD 302 million, up 17% compared to the same period in 2025. Growth was primarily driven by Asian markets, including South Korea, Japan, Thailand, and China, while exports to the United States and the European Union continued to face headwinds from cautious consumer demand and increasingly stringent compliance requirements.
Vietnamese seafood giant Minh Phu Group has inaugurated a VND1.5 trillion (US$57.4 million) seafood processing plant in Ca Mau Province.
(vasep.com.vn) From 19–21 August 2026, the Vietnam International Seafood Exhibition (Vietfish 2026) will take place at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City. Under the theme "Innovation – Sustainability", Vietfish 2026 continues to serve as Vietnam's flagship annual seafood event, bringing together seafood producers, exporters, importers, buyers, industry experts, government agencies, and stakeholders from across the domestic and global seafood value chain.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s tilapia exports maintained strong growth momentum in May 2026, reaching USD 14 million, up 18% compared with the same month last year. Cumulative export value for the first five months of 2026 totaled USD 62 million, representing a remarkable 101% increase over the same period in 2025, highlighting the sector’s strong recovery in international markets.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s tuna exports reached USD 367 million in the first five months of 2026, down 7% compared to the same period in 2025. While the decline is not yet severe, the more concerning issue is that pressure is mounting in key markets such as the United States and the European Union, just as ocean freight rates are rising sharply on long-haul routes. The current situation is therefore not merely about slower orders, but rather a clear restructuring phase for Vietnam’s tuna industry.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The year 2026 marks a period of strong growth for Vietnam’s tilapia industry, but it is also a time when international export competition is becoming increasingly intense. Vietnam’s tilapia exports reached USD 99 million in 2025, up 140% compared to the previous year. In the first four months of 2026 alone, export value reached USD 49 million, a 151% increase year-on-year. As global demand for affordable whitefish continues to rise, Vietnam is emerging as a noteworthy competitor to traditional tilapia powerhouses such as China, Indonesia, Brazil, and Egypt.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) With continued policy support, technological innovation and close coordination among authorities, businesses and farmers, Vietnam’s pangasius industry is expected to make a strong and sustainable breakthrough during the 2026–2030 period, reinforcing its position as the world’s leading exporter of the fish.
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