However, US legal formalities and technical barriers continued to be of great concern to Vietnamese businesses.
The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) reported that among Vietnam's items with a high proportion of US export value were garments and textiles (50 percent), wood products (36 percent), footwear (30 percent), cashew nut (29 percent) and seafood (20 percent).
In the first two months of this year, Vietnam's export earnings from the US reached more than US$2.58 billion, up 25.13 percent over the same period last year. The processing industry took the lead in terms of export value followed by the agro-forestry-fishery, minerals and energy sectors.
Many domestic businesses have long set up relations with US importers but they don't have opportunities to have access to their distribution networks. The fact is that Vietnamese products can enter the US market either through US importers or through wholesalers, retailers and producers.
According to the US Department of Commerce, Vietnamese shrimp sold to US consumers is US $10 per kilo after changing hands from the go-between to agents.
It is estimated that if Vietnam continues to maintain its exports to the US market via an intermediary from 2011-2015, Vietnam will lose approximately US$81.9 billion. So, it is imperative to devise an appropriate strategy that supports Vietnamese businesses in penetrating and securing a foothold in the US market.
Vietnamese importers should have marketing methods based on the four pillars: product-price-location-promotion to gain access to the US distribution channels.
In recent years, Vietnamese businesses have found themselves in a difficult position to export to the US market due to strict US standards on business capacity and the environment; anti-subsidy measures; anti-dumping lawsuits and technical barriers for food hygiene and safety. On the other hand, Vietnamese businesses have yet to enjoy the Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) from the US.
To maintain export growth to the US market, the MoIT has insisted that domestic businesses build up good contacts with the US trade associations and business partners in order to enlist their support when disputes arise. In the context of the global economic downturn, Vietnamese businesses should work out specific solutions to expand foreign markets and boost exports while grasping legal formalities and technical barriers to meet requirements of the demanding markets and cope with anti-dumping and anti-subsidy lawsuits.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) A project titled "Sustainable Shrimp Industry Governance" has been launched in Ca Mau Province with the aim of supporting the transition of the province's shrimp industry toward higher quality, lower emissions, stronger governance capacity, improved supply chain traceability, and the development of a sustainable shrimp brand that meets the increasingly stringent requirements of export markets.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Khanh Hoa Provincial Agricultural Extension Center, in collaboration with the Northern Center for Marine Aquaculture Research and the Van Hung Public Service Center, recently organized a training course on disease-free golden pompano seed production. The program is part of a National Agricultural Extension Project aimed at developing industrial-scale seed production models to support sustainable marine aquaculture.
(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.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The application of high technology in shrimp farming is delivering positive results in the coastal areas of Vinh Long Province, contributing to improved production efficiency and creating significant potential for further industry expansion. However, to fully capitalize on this potential, the province is focusing on aquaculture zoning, infrastructure investment, and promoting modern, sustainable production.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Đồng Tháp Province has intensified efforts to curb illegal fishing by strengthening vessel monitoring, law enforcement and seafood traceability.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Seafood businesses need solutions to overcome bottlenecks such as labor shortages, difficulty accessing capital, high input costs, and administrative procedures in order to maintain production, adapt to market fluctuations, and effectively exploit export opportunities.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The FTA would widen access to markets with strong demand for premium food products in line with the country’s strategy of shifting exports towards increasing added value.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On the morning of July 13th, Mr. Ho Quoc Dung, Member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam and Deputy Prime Minister, along with his delegation, visited and worked with businesses in An Giang province to promptly resolve obstacles and promote production and business activities.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) As importing markets increasingly focus on biosecurity and traceability, Vietnam has established a relatively comprehensive legal framework and disease management system for aquaculture, covering tilapia farming as well as other cultured species. This system is based on the Law on Animal Health, regulations on the prevention and control of aquatic animal diseases, the National Plan for the Prevention and Control of Major Diseases in Farmed Aquatic Species, and environmental monitoring and early warning programs for aquaculture areas.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On July 9, 2026, the Embassy of Vietnam in Brazil organized the seminar titled “Sharing Information on Vietnam-Brazil Economic, Trade and Investment Relations in the First Half of 2026” to provide updates on bilateral cooperation and strengthen connections among government agencies, industry associations, and business communities of the two countries.
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