In 2017, the U.S lost its leading position as the higher anti-dumping tax in POR11. In addition, India boosted shrimp exports to the U.S to offset the decline in other major markets, which reduced the market share of Vietnamese shrimp in the U.S market in 2017.
In 2018, Vietnam’s shrimp exports to the U.S showed more positive signs. Shrimp exports to this market in the first month of 2018 grew by 12% over the same period in 2017. In the first two months of 2018, shrimp exports to the U.S reached US$75 million, up 6.6% over the same period in 2017. This time, the U.S had risen to the second rank behind the EU in top shrimp importers of Vietnam.
According to the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service, shrimp imports into the U.S in 2017 grew well in both volume and value.
In 2018, shrimp imports into the contry still remain the stable growth. In January, shrimp imports into the market reached 61,716 MT, valued at US$593.2 million, up 20% in volume and 22% in value.
The demand for shirmp in the U.S expected to keep stable thanks to good domestic consumption, high consumer confidence and positive economic outlook.
Imports of frozen raw shrimp meat (HS code 0306170040) took the largest share into the U.S. Imports of this item in January 2018 grew by 35% and 37% respectively in volume and value over the same period in 2017.
India is the largest supplier of shrimp to the U.S, accounting for 34% of total shrimp imports into the U.S. Indonesia and Thailand ranked the second and the third with 20% and 10.3% respectively. Vietnam ranked the fourth with the market share of 8%.
The market share of Indian shrimp in the US market from early 2017 to now continuously increased. In 2017, India had difficulties in the EU market; therefore, it focused on promoting exports to the U.S. In the U.S market, India has more advantages than other suppliers such as the lowest antidumping duty rates compared to Vietnam and Thailand. Indian shrimp production cost is lower than Vietnam, so the export price to the U.S is also lower than Vietnam. These are the main factors to improve the competitiveness of Indian shrimp in the U.S market.
Vietnam’s shrimp exports to the U.S in the coming time are expected to face many challenges. On 8th March 2018, the United States Department of Commerce (DOC) announced the preliminary results of anti-dumping duties on Vietnam shrimp during the 12th administrative review period - POR12 (from 1st Feb 2016 to 31st Jan 2017). This tax is too high compared to the previous announcement. VASEP and companies believe that DOC has made a mistake in the calculation of margin and is considering to carry out the necessary legal procedures to appeal to the United States Court of International Trade as soon as possible.
Recently, the U.S President Donald Trump signed a US$1.3 trillion spending bill for 2018. Under a clause in this bill, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) will have 9 months to implement the Seafood Import Monitoring Program (SIMP) for shrimp and abalone. Accordingly, shrimp imports into the US. will have to comply with the new regulations on record keeping.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The year 2026 marks a period of strong growth for Vietnam’s tilapia industry, but it is also a time when international export competition is becoming increasingly intense. Vietnam’s tilapia exports reached USD 99 million in 2025, up 140% compared to the previous year. In the first four months of 2026 alone, export value reached USD 49 million, a 151% increase year-on-year. As global demand for affordable whitefish continues to rise, Vietnam is emerging as a noteworthy competitor to traditional tilapia powerhouses such as China, Indonesia, Brazil, and Egypt.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) With continued policy support, technological innovation and close coordination among authorities, businesses and farmers, Vietnam’s pangasius industry is expected to make a strong and sustainable breakthrough during the 2026–2030 period, reinforcing its position as the world’s leading exporter of the fish.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) During the first four months of 2026, Vietnam’s tilapia exports to Asian markets showed varying trends across regions and countries. The Middle East recorded strong growth, with Saudi Arabia emerging as the largest Asian market for Vietnamese tilapia. ASEAN markets also expanded significantly, driven primarily by Malaysia. Meanwhile, Japan maintained solid growth, while exports to South Korea declined compared to the same period in 2025.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Shrimp and pangasius continued to lead growth, helping seafood exports reach $4.67 billion in the first five months of the year; however, differentiation among product groups and increasingly stringent requirements from importing markets are posing many challenges for the industry.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Every day, the seafood processing industry in Ca Mau generates large quantities of shrimp heads and shells during processing operations. In the past, these by-products were largely treated as waste, increasing production costs and posing potential environmental risks. However, thanks to advanced processing technologies, materials once considered waste are now being transformed into high-value products, creating a circular economy model within the seafood industry.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam Clean Seafood Corporation has invested in a 280-hectare super-intensive shrimp farming zone in Tran De Commune, Can Tho City, generating export value of approximately VND 3 billion per hectare per year—around 50 times higher than traditional agricultural production.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s seafood exports reached USD 1.02 billion in May 2026, up 0.6% year-on-year. Cumulative exports in the first five months of 2026 totaled USD 4.67 billion, an increase of 11% compared to the same period in 2025.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In a rapidly changing global seafood market, timely insights and reliable data are more critical than ever. The Report on Vietnam Seafood Exports in Q1/2026 provides a comprehensive overview of the latest developments in Vietnam’s seafood production, trade performance, and export trends, helping businesses navigate uncertainty and identify new growth opportunities.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) While many major markets continue to experience slow growth, Russia has emerged as a brighter destination for Vietnamese tuna exports in early 2026. Export turnover to this market increased by nearly 55% in the first four months of the year, indicating a clear improvement in demand. Nevertheless, Russia remains a market that should be viewed with both optimism and caution.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s pangasius exports have shown encouraging signs of recovery in 2026. In the first four months of the year, total export turnover reached USD 720 million, up 17% compared to the same period last year. This result reflects improving demand across many markets, as well as the efforts of Vietnamese pangasius enterprises to maintain production, secure orders, and adapt to changing market conditions.
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