(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The UAE ranked 16th among importers of Vietnamese shrimp from 2018 to 2022, accounting for approximately 0.5% of Vietnam's total shrimp export value. Annually, Vietnam exported around US$20 million worth of shrimp to this market.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The company also announced that its farms are well-prepared and will begin stocking in mid-November when the weather conditions are favorable.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) To maximize natural advantages and increase the value of local aquatic products, Ca Mau province is promoting the ecological shrimp farming model under mangrove forests. This model not only brings high profits to people thanks to businesses committing to purchasing products at prices 10-20% higher than the market price but also aims for sustainable development and environmental friendliness.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the first three quarters of 2024, brackish water shrimp production exceeded 1.1 million tons, with export revenue reaching $2.8 billion. The seafood industry has set a target of $4 billion for shrimp exports for the entire year.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) By October, Vietnam's shrimp exports had generated nearly $3 billion, reflecting an increase of over 10% compared to the same period last year. Shrimp remains the leading commodity contributing to the export turnover of the entire seafood industry.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Kien Giang has announced a plan to stabilize the biosafety rice-shrimp production area at 117,340 hectares by 2030.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to the Department of Fisheries in Ca Mau, the total aquatic product output in the region is estimated at 536,140 tons as of October 17, achieving 82.23% of the annual plan and marking a 1.74% increase compared to the same period last year. Within this total, shrimp production stands at 208,495 tons, reaching 82.41% of the planned target and showing a 2.23% increase year-over-year.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The European Union, with its stringent quality requirements, has become an attractive destination for the shrimp industry of many countries, including Vietnam. Vietnamese shrimp meeting EU export standards not only increases product value but also solidifies Vietnam's position in the global seafood market.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam's shrimp exports accounted for the highest export value among all seafood products in the first nine months of the year, reaching nearly $2.8 billion, a 10.5% increase compared to the same period in 2023.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to the Ben Tre Statistics Department, the province’s aquaculture sector has been relatively stable and has experienced growth recently, particularly due to the high efficiency of intensive shrimp farming models.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the first nine months of 2024, the fishery production of Soc Trang province has continued to be stable and develop. The farming area and fishery output have increased compared to the same period last year. The consumption of seafood products has generally been favorable.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Sao Ta Food Joint Stock Company (Sao Ta) reported that its finished shrimp production in September 2024 reached 2,309 tons; finished shrimp consumption reached 2,638 tons, an increase of 47% over the same period.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The rice-shrimp cultivation area of Thoi Binh district in the Mekong Delta province of Ca Mau has received Best Aquaculture Practices' (BAP) certification of the Global Aquaculture Alliance (GAA).

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam – October 14, 2024 – The Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) proudly reiterates its commitment to sustainable development and responsible practices within the Vietnamese shrimp industry. With over three decades of experience, Vietnam has become a key player in more than 100 international markets, recognized for our high-quality shrimp products and robust traceability protocols.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s shrimp exports during the eight-month period of the year to China soared by 21% to reach US$477 million against the same period from last year, according to figures released by the General Department of Vietnam Customs.