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) Vietnam’s seafood exports in February 2026 reached approximately USD 707 million, up 8% compared to the same period last year. Cumulatively, exports in the first two months of 2026 totaled USD 1.7 billion, an increase of 20.2% year-on-year. The results show that the sector’s recovery momentum has remained relatively solid following strong growth in January, although the pace slowed noticeably in February for several key products and major markets. Within the overall picture, shrimp continues to be the largest pillar, pangasius rebounds strongly, while tuna exports and the U.S. and Korean markets are sending signals that warrant closer monitoring. In March, seafood exports are expected to gain additional momentum from markets other than the U.S., potentially supporting stronger growth.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the first months of 2026, fishing activities in Quang Tri province recorded many positive signals, with output reaching over 15,941 tons. This result not only demonstrates fishermen’s efforts to stay offshore but also reflects the effectiveness of management and support measures implemented by local authorities.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the first months of 2026, IUU prevention models focused on communication and mobilizing fishermen to comply with fisheries laws and avoid encroaching on foreign waters—related to combating illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing—have been implemented in coastal localities of Lam Dong province and have delivered initial positive results.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The sharp rise in raw pangasius prices to record levels is sending positive signals for the industry, but experts warn of potential supply–demand imbalances if production is not tightly controlled.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to statistics from Vietnam Customs, the country’s total canned tuna export value in 2025 reached over USD 275 million, down 8% compared to 2024. Vietnamese canned tuna products were present in approximately 80 markets worldwide. However, the 2025 picture shows clear divergence: the U.S. maintained stability, the EU declined sharply, while several Middle East–North Africa (MENA) markets accelerated.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In 2025, Vietnam’s crab exports reached nearly USD 86 million, up almost 6% compared to 2024. A notable feature of 2025 was the strong market concentration in the United States, which accounted for more than 81% of Vietnam’s total crab export value, up 10% from the previous year. In contrast, exports to several Asian markets declined significantly, resulting in only modest overall growth for the year.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In 2025, Vietnam’s tilapia exports recorded impressive growth, with total export turnover reaching over USD 99 million, highlighting the increasingly important role of this product in the country’s seafood export structure. Of this total, tilapia fillets and other fish meat products accounted for USD 61 million, representing 61% of total export value and reaffirming their position as the key product category.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Shrimp seed quality is considered the “first link” and a decisive factor affecting the efficiency of the entire commercial shrimp production chain. High-quality seed directly influences survival rates, growth performance, and disease resistance, thereby determining production costs, productivity, and farmers’ profitability.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) As part of its agricultural restructuring strategy toward sustainability, Quang Tri Province is gradually promoting environmentally friendly aquaculture models. Among these, organic-oriented golden pompano farming is considered a promising direction, aligned with the goals of enhancing production value and building sustainable rural areas.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The year 2025 marked a pivotal milestone for Vietnam’s seafood industry in its restructuring process toward sustainability, transparency, and higher value creation, amid continued uncertainties in the global economic and trade environment. Prolonged inflation in major economies, the rising trend of trade protectionism, and increasingly stringent requirements related to environmental standards, traceability, and social responsibility have posed significant challenges to seafood production and exports. Nevertheless, overcoming these pressures, Vietnam’s seafood sector has gradually demonstrated its adaptability, maintained growth momentum, and laid an important foundation for the next stage of development.
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