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.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s seafood exports in February 2026 reached approximately USD 707 million, up 8% compared to the same period last year. Cumulatively, exports in the first two months of 2026 totaled USD 1.7 billion, an increase of 20.2% year-on-year. The results show that the sector’s recovery momentum has remained relatively solid following strong growth in January, although the pace slowed noticeably in February for several key products and major markets. Within the overall picture, shrimp continues to be the largest pillar, pangasius rebounds strongly, while tuna exports and the U.S. and Korean markets are sending signals that warrant closer monitoring. In March, seafood exports are expected to gain additional momentum from markets other than the U.S., potentially supporting stronger growth.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the first months of 2026, fishing activities in Quang Tri province recorded many positive signals, with output reaching over 15,941 tons. This result not only demonstrates fishermen’s efforts to stay offshore but also reflects the effectiveness of management and support measures implemented by local authorities.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the first months of 2026, IUU prevention models focused on communication and mobilizing fishermen to comply with fisheries laws and avoid encroaching on foreign waters—related to combating illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing—have been implemented in coastal localities of Lam Dong province and have delivered initial positive results.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The sharp rise in raw pangasius prices to record levels is sending positive signals for the industry, but experts warn of potential supply–demand imbalances if production is not tightly controlled.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to statistics from Vietnam Customs, the country’s total canned tuna export value in 2025 reached over USD 275 million, down 8% compared to 2024. Vietnamese canned tuna products were present in approximately 80 markets worldwide. However, the 2025 picture shows clear divergence: the U.S. maintained stability, the EU declined sharply, while several Middle East–North Africa (MENA) markets accelerated.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In 2025, Vietnam’s crab exports reached nearly USD 86 million, up almost 6% compared to 2024. A notable feature of 2025 was the strong market concentration in the United States, which accounted for more than 81% of Vietnam’s total crab export value, up 10% from the previous year. In contrast, exports to several Asian markets declined significantly, resulting in only modest overall growth for the year.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In 2025, Vietnam’s tilapia exports recorded impressive growth, with total export turnover reaching over USD 99 million, highlighting the increasingly important role of this product in the country’s seafood export structure. Of this total, tilapia fillets and other fish meat products accounted for USD 61 million, representing 61% of total export value and reaffirming their position as the key product category.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Shrimp seed quality is considered the “first link” and a decisive factor affecting the efficiency of the entire commercial shrimp production chain. High-quality seed directly influences survival rates, growth performance, and disease resistance, thereby determining production costs, productivity, and farmers’ profitability.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) As part of its agricultural restructuring strategy toward sustainability, Quang Tri Province is gradually promoting environmentally friendly aquaculture models. Among these, organic-oriented golden pompano farming is considered a promising direction, aligned with the goals of enhancing production value and building sustainable rural areas.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The year 2025 marked a pivotal milestone for Vietnam’s seafood industry in its restructuring process toward sustainability, transparency, and higher value creation, amid continued uncertainties in the global economic and trade environment. Prolonged inflation in major economies, the rising trend of trade protectionism, and increasingly stringent requirements related to environmental standards, traceability, and social responsibility have posed significant challenges to seafood production and exports. Nevertheless, overcoming these pressures, Vietnam’s seafood sector has gradually demonstrated its adaptability, maintained growth momentum, and laid an important foundation for the next stage of development.
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