In the last 10 years (2008-2017), shrimp imports into the Netherlands increased by 61% from US$430 million to US$695 million. Shrimp imports into the Netherlands registered the good growth in 10 years, reaching a peak in 2014 with US$777 million thanks to a rise in shrimp prices and the overall growth trend of the world shrimp market. From 2015 to 2017, shrimp imports into the Netherlands continued to grow.
In 2017, shrimp imports into the Netherlands reached US$695 million, up 10% from 2016. The four largest shrimp suppliers to the Netherlands included Vietnam, India, Bangladesh and Morocco. Vietnam was the largest supplier of shrimp to the Netherlands, accounting for 22% of the total import value into this market in 2017. India ranked the second with the share of 15.1%. Bangladesh and Morocco made up15% and 12.3% respectively. From the 4th rank in 2015, Vietnam rose to the second rank in top leading shrimp exporters to the Netherlands in 2016 and became the largest shrimp supplier to this market in 2017.
According to the International Trade Center (ITC) data, in 2017, out of top 5 largest shrimp suppliers to the Netherlands, imports from Vietnam posted the highest growth of 57%, followed by Bangladesh with the rise of 35%, imports from Morocco and Belgium were all up 11%, but those from India were down 6% compared to 2016.
On the Dutch market, the share of Vietnamese shrimp is increasing, from 11.5% in 2015 to 22.5% in 2017; while that of Indian shrimp (the main competitor of Vietnam in this market) fell from 18% in 2015 to 15% in 2017. India has reduced its exports to the Netherlands in recent years due to the frequency of inspections of 50% of shipments at the EU border.
The Netherlands was the largest importer of Vietnamese shrimp in the EU, accounting for 6.6% of Vietnam's shrimp export value to markets in the first five months of this year. From the second rank in top shrimp importers in EU, from September 2017, the country became the leading shrimp buyer of Vietnam and maintained its first rank until now.
According to the data of Vietnam Customs, in 2017, Vietnam’s shrimp exports to the Netherlands touched US$224.2 million, up nearly 72% compared with 2016. This was the highest growth in exports to main importing markets of Vietnamese shrimp. In 2018, exports to this market continued the high growth momentum. Vietnam’s shrimp exports to the Netherlands in the first five months of this year valued at US$87.5 million, up 83.7% over the same period last year. Shrimp exports to this market from January to May this year witnessed the 2-3-digit growth, especially in April, exports were up 104% over the same period in 2017.
In Jan-May this year, exports of whiteleg shrimp to the Netherlands accounted for the highest share of 86%, followed by black tiger shrimp with 10% and other shrimp with 4%.
The demand for white tiger shrimp (HS 16) from Vietnam in the Netherlands is increasing. In the first five months of 2018, the export value of processed whiteleg shrimp products increased by 161% among shrimp products exported to the Netherlands. Exports of processed black tiger shrimp to the market decreased by 28% over the same period last year.
With the advantage of tax incentives, the Vietnam-EU Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) to come into effect, the demand for shrimp imports into the EU at the end of the year projected to go up while India tends to reduce its exports to the EU, Vietnam’s shrimp exports forecasted to continue the rise from now until the end of the year.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Nearly US$1.7 billion is the projected gap in 2029 between the baseline scenario and a scenario in which Vietnam’s seafood exports grow by 10% annually, according to calculations by VASEP to be presented at Vietnam Seafood Summit 2026. This gap raises a key question for the entire industry: Which markets, products and supply chain improvements will generate the additional growth?
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Although Germany’s tuna imports have declined, Vietnam’s tuna exports to the market continue to show positive signs. Notably, export value recovered strongly in Q3/2026, and German import data also show Vietnamese products strengthening their position amid competition among suppliers.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Seafood exports are holding double-digit growth, but the opportunities are not spread evenly across product groups and markets. As businesses draw up their plans for 2027, Vietnam Seafood Summit 2026 (VSS2026) offers a chance to look ahead together: what to sell, where to sell it, and how to prepare for growth in the coming years.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) With less than two weeks to go, the Vietnam Seafood Summit 2026 (VSS 2026) will officially take place in Can Tho. Under the theme “Seafood Market Outlook 2027–2029 – Opportunities and Potential for Double-Digit Export Growth,” the Summit is organized by VASEP at a time when seafood businesses are facing rapid market shifts, changing buyer demand, trade policy changes and growing competitive pressure all at once.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On October 28, 2026, the China Fisheries & Seafood Expo opened in Qingdao, China. The expo takes place over three days from October 28 to 30, 2026. This is a prestigious specialized seafood exhibition organized annually by Sea Fare Exposition Inc.
(vasep.com.vn) In the first nine months of 2026, Vietnam’s tilapia exports to the CPTPP bloc reached $7 million, marking a 51% year-on-year increase. The bloc rstands as the fourth-largest market for Vietnamese tilapia, trailing Brazil, the US, and Saudi Arabia.
(vasep.com.vn) VASEP has officially announced the program for Vietnam Seafood Summit 2026 (VSS 2026), featuring five in-depth sessions covering industry outlooks, trade barriers, buyer demand, the domestic market, and solutions to improve productivity and reduce costs across the seafood value chain.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s shrimp exports reached US$3.7 billion in the first nine months of 2026, up 11% year on year. Although growth has been supported by China and several markets within the CPTPP, momentum is slowing as exports to the United States and the European Union decline. Tariff pressures, international competition, and raw material challenges are creating significant hurdles for exporters in the final months of the year.
(vasep.com.vn) Markets are changing faster, buyer requirements are becoming more demanding, and trade barriers are growing increasingly complex. In this environment, seafood businesses need more than an understanding of current market conditions. They need a longer-term perspective to answer a critical question: Where will growth opportunities come from in 2027–2029, and what should businesses do now to prepare? This is one of the key reasons why VASEP is organizing Vietnam Seafood Summit 2026.
(vasep.com.vn) In the first eight months of 2026, Vietnam’s pangasius exports to the Middle East reached US$113 million, up 7% year on year from the same period in 2025. Growth has become more pronounced in recent months. In August alone, exports to the region totaled US$20 million, an increase of 24%. This indicates that demand for Vietnamese pangasius in the Middle East is gradually recovering after a slowdown in March, although the pace of recovery varies across markets.
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