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) Currently, Da Nang City has no fishing vessels detained, sanctioned by foreign authorities, or criminally prosecuted for IUU fishing violations. Patrols, monitoring of marine fishing activities, and handling of violations have been prioritized by competent forces, significantly reducing nearshore fishing infringements.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to statistics from Vietnam Customs, Vietnam’s tuna exports to Israel in the first nine months of 2025 reached just over USD 27 million, down as much as 49% compared to the same period in 2024. This is a steep and prolonged decline for many consecutive months, reflecting changes in import demand as well as shifts in the supply structure of this market.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The first 700 tons of Vietnamese tilapia ordered and imported by JBS Group will initially be distributed through supermarket chains, the Horeca network and JBS’s product showrooms in Brazil.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In October 2025, Vietnam’s pangasius exports hit $217 million, representing an 8% increase compared to the same month in 2024. For the first 10 months of the year, total export value has surpassed $1.8 billion, up 9% year-on-year. This growth demonstrates clear positive momentum for the pangasius industry, despite continued declines in certain markets.
In recent days, the Central provinces of Vietnam have been suffering from historic flooding, with prolonged heavy rains, landslides, flash floods, and deep inundation causing extremely serious impacts on tens of thousands of households, as well as many VASEP member exporters located in the region. With the spirit of mutual support and solidarity, and in order to promptly assist residents and member exporters in the affected areas to stabilize their lives and restore production activities, VASEP calls on all seafood exporters, organizations, and individuals to extend supports to the people and member exporters in the flood-hit areas. We urge timely and practical material and spiritual contributions to help member exporters and local communities in the severely affected provinces overcome this difficult period.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the final days of October 2025, Vietnam’s domestic raw shrimp market remained generally stable, though slight adjustments were recorded in several sizes across key farming regions.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s shrimp exports reached USD 498 million in October 2025, up 26% from the same period last year. This is one of the highest monthly revenues since the beginning of the year, reflecting solid demand in major markets and faster shipment schedules by exporters. From January to October, shrimp export value reached USD 3.9 billion, up 22% compared to the same period in 2024.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On October 31, 2025, the US Court of International Trade (CIT) officially issued an order to suspend the case filed by the National Fisheries Institute (NFI), the National Restaurant Association (NRA), and several US seafood companies against the US Government concerning the implementation of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA).
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) An Giang’s fisheries sector has maintained stable growth momentum during the first nine months of 2025, making an important contribution to the province’s socio-economic development. Despite facing numerous challenges, the province is implementing various measures to enhance production efficiency, expand markets, and promote sustainable fisheries development toward deeper integration into the global economy.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s pangasius export value in September 2025 reached USD 181 million, up 5% compared to the same period in 2024. The overall trend for the pangasius industry remains positive, with total exports in the first nine months of 2025 reaching nearly USD 1.6 billion, an increase of 9% year-on-year.
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