In April 2021 alone, shrimp exports to China - Hong Kong and Russia decreased by 9.4% and 9% respectively over the same period in 2020. Exports to other markets in the top 10 all grew positively. positive.
CPTPP market: By the end of April 2021, the total value of shrimp exports to these markets reached $297.2 million, accounting for nearly 31% of shrimp exports, up 7.6% over the same period last year. In April 2021, the export value to Japan - the largest market in the bloc, increased by nearly 6%, reaching 177.9 million USD (thanks to a strong increase in April because in the first quarter of 2021, exports to the import market were exported to the import market). leading black tiger shrimp in Vietnam, down 4% year-on-year). A prominent market in the CPTPP market in the first 4 months of this year is Australia with an impressive export value of 54.7%, up 65.5%. In which, the value of Vietnam's shrimp exports to Australia in April increased dramatically: 177.4% over the same period in 2020.
US - EU: In the first quarter of this year, many importers predicted that the world's two major shrimp import markets, the US and the EU, would be polar opposites. After the rapid deployment of vaccination for people, the US economy is recovering quickly, so the US consumption of processed shrimp products and added value are increasing day by day, boosting imports, increasing prices. Good average NK. Currently, Vietnam is the fourth largest shrimp supplier to the US market (after India, Ecuador, Indonesia). It is forecasted that in the next quarter, US shrimp imports will grow continuously. By the end of April 2021, the total value of Vietnam's shrimp exports to the US reached 198 million USD, accounting for 20.6% of the total shrimp exports, up 24.8% over the same period last year.
As for the EU market, many market experts believe that in 2021 EU shrimp imports will decrease and decrease at the rate of the first year affected by Covid (2020). However, by the end of April 2021, the total value of Vietnam's shrimp exports to the EU still reached 145.7 million USD, up 18.5%. Particularly in April 2021, the export value reached nearly 50 million USD, up 45.2% over the same period last year.
Korea - China and Hong Kong: These are two shrimp export markets with nearly equivalent monthly export values. However, from April 2021, the value of shrimp exports to Korea grew positively while to China - HK on the contrary. Two large shrimp import markets in Asia with relatively large and stable consumption, the total value of Vietnam's shrimp exports to South Korea in the first four months of this year reached $98.5 million, a slight decrease of 0.7% and China - HK reached $98 million, down 9.8% over the same period last year. This time, the trend of increasing imported shrimp products of these two markets is different, while Korea is increasing imports of vannamei shrimp from Vietnam, China is increasing imports of marine shrimp products.
It can be said that since April 2021, Vietnam's shrimp exports have begun to show many positive signs in some major markets. It is forecasted that in the second quarter of 2021, the total shrimp export value may increase by more than 20% over the same period last year because the export value in most markets will recover or grow positively.
In the first 4 months of this year, the shrimp export value of the top 10 leading shrimp exporters in Vietnam reached 452 million USD, accounting for 47% of the total shrimp export of the country. In which, MINH PHU SEAFOOD CORP, STAPIMEX and MINH PHU HAU GIANG continue to be the top 3 exporters.
(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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