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.
(vasep.com.vn) In the first eight months of 2026, Brazil became the largest market for Vietnamese tilapia, with export value reaching US$44 million, up 22,142% year-on-year and accounting for 49% of Vietnam’s total tilapia exports. In August alone, exports to Brazil reached US$4 million. However, behind this remarkable growth is a market that is imposing increasingly stringent requirements on imported supplies.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s tuna exports sustained their upward trajectory in August 2026, though the pace remained modest at just 2%. The month saw divergent trends across key markets: the US maintained its leading position, Japan and Canada improved, Russia surged and the EU continued to experience a steep downturn. These developments suggest that exporters are entering the final months of the year amid a market environment marked by greater uncertainty.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Congalsa has acquired the entire charter capital of Lenger Seafood Vietnam, giving it full ownership of the business and its Nam Dinh processing facility.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Ninh Binh Province is entering a peak period of action against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, focusing on thoroughly addressing violations, closely monitoring fishing vessels at ports and preventing vessels from violating regulations and operating illegally in foreign waters ahead of the European Commission’s (EC) upcoming inspection in 2026.
(vasep.com.vn) The application of biotechnology in seed production is increasingly viewed as a strategic imperative to upgrade pangasius fingerling quality, optimize farming efficiency and anchor sustainable industry development.
(vasep.com.vn) On September 15, 2026, in Can Tho, VASEP and ASC jointly organized a training course titled “New ASC standards: updates and practical implementation guidance for farms, businesses and aquafeed mills”. Beyond briefing stakeholders on updated ASC requirements for aquaculture facilities and feed production, the workshop dedicated substantial floor time to directly addressing on-the-ground compliance bottlenecks encountered by Vietnamese enterprises.
(searfood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s tilapia exports continued to post positive results in the first eight months of 2026, with total export value reaching US$90 million, up 43% year-on-year. However, exports in August alone stood at US$11 million, down 8%, reflecting uneven market developments. Brazil remained the leading market, while Japan recorded notable growth, opening up new opportunities for Vietnamese tilapia products.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s shrimp exports reached US$3.3 billion in the first eight months of 2026, up 12% year on year. However, growth has begun to slow and become more differentiated across markets, while the U.S. and EU continue to present significant challenges. The latest insights from the Global Shrimp Forum 2026 (GSF 2026), held in early September, also indicate that the final months of the year will remain highly competitive as global supply continues to expand and buyers increasingly focus on quality, product specifications, supply stability and the ability to meet market-specific demand.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In August 2026, Vietnam’s seafood exports reached $1.14 billion, up 6% year on year. Cumulative eight-month exports rose 11.8% to $8.00 billion, though momentum has cooled compared to the 12.8% growth seen through July. China - Hong Kong and ASEAN are offsetting weakness in the U.S, EU and partly Japan. This divergence will likely widen in Q4 as trade tariffs and traceability requirements directly weigh on new orders.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam–Russia relations are entering a new phase of cooperation, with a focus on expanding trade, investment and economic connectivity. Against this backdrop, tuna is emerging as one of the seafood products with significant growth potential in the Russian market. Export data for the first seven months of 2026 show strong growth in Vietnamese tuna exports to Russia. However, turning this momentum into sustainable market share will require businesses to address challenges related to logistics, payment and supply competition.
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