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) With a focus on sustainable development, high-tech application, and climate change adaptation, An Giang Province aims to maintain its brackish water shrimp production in 2026 at a level equivalent to the previous year. Specifically, output is projected to reach over 155,510 tons, serving both domestic consumption and export processing, thereby sustaining the fisheries sector’s key role in the local economic structure.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the Mekong Delta, key pangasius farming provinces such as An Giang, Dong Thap, and Can Tho are accelerating the transition toward a circular economy model, contributing to higher product value and reduced environmental impact. Instead of focusing solely on farming and processing, the pangasius value chain is increasingly utilizing by-products and waste streams to generate added value.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s scallop exports are entering a phase of impressive growth, as the global market undergoes significant restructuring. In 2025, scallop export value reached nearly USD 66 million, up 49% from USD 44 million in 2024. This upward momentum has continued and accelerated into early 2026, with exports totaling USD 18.1 million in the first two months alone—an increase of 166% year-on-year. This represents an exceptionally high growth rate, reflecting the rapid expansion of a relatively new product segment within Vietnam’s mollusk export portfolio.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) – On March 19, at the Government Headquarters, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held a meeting with the European Commission (EC) inspection delegation on combating illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, led by Mr. Fernando Andresen Guimaraes, Head of Unit at the Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (DG MARE).
(vasep.com.vn) Australia is emerging as one of the most stable and promising growth markets for Vietnamese shrimp. Amid global trade disruptions driven by geopolitical tensions—particularly conflicts in the Middle East—strengthening and expanding into stable markets like Australia has become increasingly important for Vietnam’s shrimp industry.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the first two months of 2026, Vietnam’s squid and octopus exports reached over USD 111 million, up 23% compared to the same period in 2025. This result indicates a positive start for the sector, reflecting early signs of demand recovery in multiple markets from the beginning of the year.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the first two months of 2026, Vietnam’s fisheries sector maintained positive growth momentum, with shrimp output exceeding 132 thousand tons. This result contributed to a strong increase in seafood export turnover, despite ongoing volatility in the global economy.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s tilapia exports maintained strong growth momentum in February 2026, with many markets recording sharp increases compared to the same period last year. In February alone, export value reached USD 8.4 million, up 148% year-on-year. Cumulatively, in the first two months of 2026, total tilapia export turnover hit USD 23 million, soaring 242% compared to the same period in 2025.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In global seafood trade, sensory evaluation is increasingly becoming one of the key “technical barriers” in many importing markets-especially the United States. Issues such as filth, and signs of decomposition/spoilage are often detected through sensory evaluation methods and remain common reasons for seafood import alerts, detentions, or shipment rejections.
Shrimp has been the most important export product of Vietnam’s seafood industry for many years, typically accounting for 35–45% of the country’s total seafood export value. With a well-developed farming, processing, and export system, Vietnam has become one of the world’s leading shrimp exporters.
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