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) 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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