Seafood exports to the EU in 2013 reached US$1.18 billion, of which shrimp sales got US$409 million, pangasius exports reached US$385.4 million. EU is the third largest consumer after the U.S. and Japan. In 2013, shrimp exports to this market recovered significantly later than one year falling due to the economic crisis.
Imported shrimp on the market continued to improve in 2014 thanks to the economic recovery. According to statistics from the World Trade Centre (ITC), shrimp imports into the EU in the first 2 months of 2014 increased 19.8 percent compared to the same period in 2013. Shrimp importing into major markets in the block also increased strongly such as France up 25.5 percent, Spain +45.8 percent, Belgium and the Netherlands increased by 41.5 percent and 48.3 percent respectively. Due to the "sinking" of the economic crisis, Spain was no longer the top shrimp importer in the eurozone. France became the biggest shrimp consumer in EU and this is also the third largest consumer of Vietnam shrimp in this area.
Vietnam is now the third largest shrimp supplier to EU. Vietnam shrimp imports into the EU first 2 months of 2014 also showed a positive growth of 49.1 percent compared with the same period in 2013. Not only Vietnam, India, Ecuador and Indonesia also have great growth in the market in the first 2 months of this year. Thailand shrimp imports into EU decreased 50.2 percent has created more opportunities for other countries.
Tariff on processed shrimp imported from Thailand by EU has increased from 7 percent to 20 percent in 2014 and the tax rate for the Thai raw shrimp imported by the EU will increase from 4.2 percent to 12 percent by 2015.
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Shrimp imports by EU countries in Jan – Feb 2014 (Source: ITC) US$ thousand |
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Importers |
Total 2014 |
Total 2013 |
2014/2013 (percent) |
|
Importers |
Total 2014 |
Total 2013 |
2014/2013 (percent) |
|
|
European Union (EU 27) Aggregation |
885,022 |
738,606 |
19.8 |
14 |
Finland |
4,822 |
5,191 |
-7.1 |
|
|
1 |
France |
139,516 |
111,162 |
25.5 |
15 |
Ireland |
3,975 |
2,929 |
35.7 |
|
2 |
Spain |
135,971 |
93,246 |
45.8 |
16 |
Lithuania |
1,819 |
1,218 |
49.3 |
|
3 |
United Kingdom |
125,501 |
140,916 |
-10.9 |
17 |
Luxembourg |
1,247 |
1,629 |
-23.4 |
|
4 |
Belgium |
99,001 |
69,974 |
41.5 |
18 |
Czech Republic |
1,190 |
1,280 |
-7.0 |
|
5 |
Netherlands |
86,162 |
58,110 |
48.3 |
19 |
Cyprus |
1,178 |
1,124 |
4.8 |
|
6 |
Germany |
80,995 |
76,502 |
5.9 |
20 |
Latvia |
1,093 |
1,146 |
-4.6 |
|
7 |
Italy |
68,585 |
52,123 |
31.6 |
21 |
Estonia |
1,075 |
879 |
22.3 |
|
8 |
Denmark |
51,981 |
56,594 |
-8.2 |
22 |
Romania |
970 |
615 |
57.7 |
|
9 |
Sweden |
28,710 |
30,853 |
-6.9 |
23 |
Hungary |
557 |
285 |
95.4 |
|
10 |
Portugal |
23,908 |
15,031 |
59.1 |
24 |
Malta |
508 |
306 |
66.0 |
|
11 |
Greece |
10,527 |
5,839 |
80.3 |
25 |
Slovenia |
308 |
301 |
2.3 |
|
12 |
Austria |
8,361 |
6,093 |
37.2 |
26 |
Bulgaria |
290 |
204 |
42.2 |
|
13 |
Poland |
6,684 |
4,930 |
35.6 |
27 |
Slovakia |
88 |
126 |
-30.2 |
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Top 15 largest shrimp suppliers to EU, Jan – Feb 2014 (Source: ITC) US$ thousand |
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No. |
Suppliers |
Jan-Feb 2014 |
Jan-Feb 2013 |
2014/2013 (percent) |
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The world |
885,022 |
738,606 |
19.8 |
|
|
1 |
India |
126,142 |
72,376 |
74.3 |
|
2 |
Ecuador |
115,155 |
59,930 |
92.1 |
|
3 |
Vietnam |
57,634 |
38,662 |
49.1 |
|
4 |
Bangladesh |
55,426 |
47,973 |
15.5 |
|
5 |
Belgium |
47,735 |
34,477 |
38.5 |
|
6 |
The Netherlands |
44,618 |
45,955 |
-2.9 |
|
7 |
Argentina |
39,460 |
33,740 |
17.0 |
|
8 |
Denmark |
38,468 |
35,600 |
8.1 |
|
9 |
Spain |
28,992 |
24,341 |
19.1 |
|
10 |
Morocco |
27,666 |
23,701 |
16.7 |
|
11 |
Thailand |
26,461 |
53,183 |
-50.2 |
|
12 |
China |
26,185 |
26,558 |
-1.4 |
|
13 |
Canada |
25,346 |
63,015 |
-59.8 |
|
14 |
Indonesia |
25,241 |
11,094 |
127.5 |
|
15 |
Germany |
18,936 |
15,157 |
24.9 |
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(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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