In 2018, Vietnamese shrimp exports to Australia reached US$ 114.7 million, down 4.4% compared to 2017. In 2019, after a decrease in the first 3 months, Vietnamese shrimp exports to Australia recovered, increasing continuously from April to the end of the year.
As of December 15, 2019, Vietnamese shrimp exports to Australia reached nearly US$ 121 million, up 12.6% over the same period in 2018. In the context of declining shrimp exports to major markets, Vietnam shrimp exports to Australia achieved double-digit growth. From April 2019 to the end of the year, Vietnamese shrimp exports to this market continued to grow with the largest increase were 56% in July and 45% in November 2019. Australia had the highest growth rate among the top 10 shrimp importers of Vietnam.
Vietnam mainly exports to Australia the products such as PD fresh/frozen whiteleg shrimp, frozen whiteleg shrim (head off, tail on), whiteleg shrimp (head off, peeled), frozen whole whiteleg shrimp, breaded tempura whiteleg shrimp...
According to International Trade Center data, in the first 10 months of 2019, shrimp imports of Australia reached US $ 237.4 million, down 16.6% compared to the same period in 2018. For many years, Vietnam has maintained as the largest shrimp supplier of Australia, accounting for 42% of Australia's total shrimp imports. China ranked second with 23%, followed by Thailand with 22%. Among top 6 largest suppliers for Australia, only shrimp imports from Vietnam increased by 4.6%, imports from the other suppliers all decreased by 2 digits. In Australian market, Vietnamese shrimp had to compete on price with Thailand. In the first 10 months of 2019, the average import price of shrimp from Vietnam reached US$ 10.1/kg while that of from Thailand reached US$ 9.3 /kg.
In early 2019, the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) officially came into effect with Vietnam. The CPTPP includes 11 members (Canada, Mexico, Peru, Chile, New Zealand, Australia, Japan, Singapore, Brunei, Malaysia and Vietnam).
Australia is a member country of the CPTPP. As committed in CPTPP, all shrimp products exported to Australia will enjoy 0% tariff rate right after the Agreement comes into effect.
Among seafood products imported from Vietnam, shrimp was the most consumed product in Australia with an annual consumption of 50-60 thousand MT. Farmed shrimp is favored in Australia, but more and more consumers are choosing frozen shrimp imported from Thailand and Vietnam. Besides, Large size Vietnamese tiger shrimp are also favored by Australian consumers.
In the past 2 years, the US-China trade war has not come to an end, causing the economies of the two powers to fall into decline. To avoid affecting by these trade partners, the Australian Government is advocating the priority of expanding markets to India, ASEAN countries. Therefore, this was also an opportunity for Vietnamese enterprises to boost exports to Australia.
Australia is one of the countries with very high requirements for compliance with biosafety and food safety and quarantine compared to other markets as Australian consumers set very high standards and these standards are supported by a series of consumer protections in every state in the country. Boosting trade promotion, building a value chain for shrimp products, providing new products with high added value, quality, guaranteed origin and clear labels were the factors that enterprises should pay attention to when exporting to this market.
(seafoo.vasep.com.vn) Ca Mau Province is stepping up efforts to protect aquatic resources and promote transparent and sustainable fisheries, joining the country’s efforts to have the European Commission (EC) remove its “yellow card” warning for illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam has strengthened its position in China’s massive seafood market, becoming the largest lobster supplier while maintaining a dominant share of the country’s imported pangasius.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietfish 2026 was more than just a larger exhibition space. Through B2B meetings, booth discussions, production-chain visits and post-show feedback, businesses and buyers found something more concrete: suitable suppliers, processing capabilities, technology solutions, new markets and a foundation for building long-term trust and partnerships.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s tilapia exports to the United States declined significantly in the first seven months of 2026. Cumulative export value reached US$18 million, down 42% from the same period in 2025. In July alone, exports amounted to just US$2 million, plunging 70%, indicating a clear slowdown in import demand from the US market.
(vasep.com.vn) At the seminar “Global Seafood Markets and the Future Workforce: Trends, Opportunities and Directions for the Sustainable Development of Vietnam’s Fisheries Sector,” held as part of VIETFISH 2026, Ms. Shirlene Maria Anthonysamy, Fisheries Officer (Markets) and GLOBEFISH Coordinator at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), presented initiatives aimed at promoting youth participation in fisheries and aquaculture.
(vasep.com.vn) In the first seven months of 2026, Vietnam’s pangasius exports to the United States reached US$189 million, down 8% year-on-year. In July alone, export value reached US$22 million, down 28%. This trend indicates that U.S. demand for pangasius imports has remained relatively cautious this year, as importers tend to maintain moderate inventory levels and limit stockpiling.
(vasep.com.vn) After three days at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City, the Vietnam International Fisheries Exhibition – VIETFISH 2026 – has successfully concluded, leaving a strong impression in terms of scale, visitor numbers, the quality of business connections, and innovative activities. With more than 14,000 m² of exhibition space, 335 companies, 568 booths, participation from representatives of 17 countries and territories, and nearly 15,000 visitors, VIETFISH 2026 has once again affirmed its role as an important meeting point for Vietnam’s and the global seafood industry.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Held as part of Vietfish 2026 from August 19–21 at SECC in Ho Chi Minh City, a series of five specialized seminars provided the seafood business community with updates on markets, technology, standards, human resources and cooperation opportunities. With the participation of experts, international organizations, government agencies and businesses from Vietnam and abroad, the seminars created an additional platform for professional exchange alongside the exhibition’s product showcases and business networking activities.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On the morning of August 19, 2026, the Vietnam International Seafood Exhibition – VIETFISH 2026 officially opened at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City. With 568 booths representing 335 companies, alongside the presence of senior government officials, local authorities, diplomatic missions and international partners, VIETFISH 2026 kicks off three days of business networking, technology exchange and market engagement under the overarching theme “Innovation and Sustainability.”
The Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) officially announces that the Vietnam International Seafood Exhibition (Vietfish 2026) will take place from August 19–21, 2026, at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), Ho Chi Minh City.
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