In the first three quarters of 2024, Vietnam's shrimp exports to the US totaled 566 million dollas, up 9% year-over-year. After a 7% decline in Q2, shrimp exports rebounded in Q3, increasing by 19%. In Q3/2024 alone, shrimp exports to the US amounted to 263 million dollas, a 19% rise from Q3/2023.
Lower inventory levels, rising demand for the year-end holiday season, and a more positive economic outlook have contributed to the improvement in Vietnam’s shrimp exports to the U.S.
In the first three quarters of 2024, the product mix of Vietnam's shrimp exports to the US was dominated by whiteleg shrimp (85.5%), followed by black tiger shrimp (8.9%), with other shrimp products making up the remainder. Notably, processed black tiger shrimp saw the highest growth rate of 44%, while among other shrimp categories, fresh/frozen shrimp experienced the strongest growth at 188%.
During the first three quarters of 2024, the average export price of frozen whiteleg shrimp to the US ranged from $9.6 to $10.3 per kg, while black tiger shrimp prices ranged from $14.9 to $19.3 per kg. In Q3/2024, the average export price of frozen whiteleg shrimp to the US increased slightly compared to Q2 but remained lower than the same period in 2023. Conversely, the average export price of black tiger shrimp to the US in Q3 declined slightly compared to Q2, with fluctuating prices observed throughout Q3/2024.
According to the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS.USDA), the US imported 550,162 tons of shrimp valued at 4.3 billion dollas in the first nine months of this year, down 4% in volume and 10% in value compared to the same period last year.
FAS.USDA data indicates that, during the first nine months of 2024, shrimp imports from Vietnam into the US showed a more positive trend compared to other major suppliers such as India, Ecuador, and Indonesia. India remains the leading shrimp supplier to the US, exporting 213,520 tons worth 1.6 billion dollas during this period, which represents a 1% decrease in volume and a 7% decline in value compared to last year.
On October 22, 2024, the US Department of Commerce (DOC) announced the final results of its anti-dumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) investigations on frozen warm-water shrimp from Ecuador, Indonesia, and the CVD investigations on imports from Ecuador, India, Indonesia, and Vietnam.
The findings revealed that India faces a CVD rate of 5.77%, which is higher than Vietnam’s rate of 2.84%. Ecuador saw positive results in the AD investigation but faces an average CVD rate of 3.78%, while Indonesia experienced the opposite, with favorable CVD results but an average AD rate of 3.90%. Among these countries, Vietnam recorded the most favorable outcomes from the DOC’s latest announcement.
The re-election of Donald Trump as US President will undoubtedly impact the import of goods, including seafood, into the country. The new administration could present both opportunities and challenges for Vietnam's shrimp exports, depending on the tariff rates Trump’s policies might impose. Trump has proposed a 10% tariff on all imported goods into the US, with goods from China facing a hefty 60% tariff. These proposals could potentially drive up consumer prices, while also impacting GDP growth and employment. Additionally, the trade war with China is expected to remain a focal point in global agricultural trade, given China’s status as a top consumer market for numerous products.
(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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