Vietnam shrimp industry report 2021–2025: Overview and outlook to 2030
The period 2021–2025 has been a time of significant volatility for Vietnam’s shrimp industry as well as the global shrimp market. After strong growth during the COVID-19 pandemic, the global shrimp market entered a period of adjustment from 2023, driven by global inflation, high inventories in major importing markets, and a sharp increase in supply from major producing countries such as Ecuador and India. These factors created considerable challenges for Vietnam’s shrimp industry in maintaining export growth.
However, the Vietnamese shrimp sector has demonstrated a notable ability to adapt to market fluctuations. After a sharp decline in 2023, shrimp exports gradually recovered in the following years and reached a record value of USD 4.6 billion in 2025, reaffirming the shrimp sector’s role as the pillar of Vietnam’s seafood exports.
In terms of product structure, whiteleg shrimp continued to be the dominant product, accounting for the largest share of total export value. In addition, products in the other shrimp category, particularly lobster, have recorded strong growth in recent years thanks to rising demand from China and several Asian markets.
Regarding markets, the United States, Japan, the EU, China, and South Korea remain the most important importers of Vietnamese shrimp. Among them, China has emerged as one of the fastest-growing markets in recent years due to strong demand for large-sized shrimp and lobster. Meanwhile, traditional markets such as Japan and South Korea continue to maintain stable consumption of processed shrimp products.
In an increasingly competitive global shrimp market, Vietnam faces several challenges, including high production costs, increasingly stringent requirements on environmental standards and sustainable development, and growing competition from lower-cost shrimp-producing countries.
To provide businesses and policymakers with a comprehensive view of the development of Vietnam’s shrimp industry, the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) has compiled the Vietnam Shrimp Industry Report 2021–2025 with an outlook to 2030.
The report focuses on the following key topics:
Through a comprehensive system of statistical data and market analysis, the report aims to provide businesses, policymakers, and research institutions with valuable reference information for strategic planning in production, business, and market development in the coming years.
VASEP cordially invites businesses and interested readers to register for the Vietnam Shrimp Industry Report 2021–2025 with an outlook to 2030.
Contact: Ms. Hai Yen Phone: +84 8 5858 2626 Email: nguyenyen@vasep.com.vn
Or register via the following link: https://vasep.com.vn/ban-tin-bao-cao/bao-cao-san-pham-thuy-san/bao-cao-nganh-hang-tom-2021-2025-du-bao-den-nam-2030-26614.html
(vasep.com.vn) Vietfish 2026 was more than just a larger exhibition space. Through B2B meetings, booth discussions, production-chain visits and post-show feedback, businesses and buyers found something more concrete: suitable suppliers, processing capabilities, technology solutions, new markets and a foundation for building long-term trust and partnerships.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s tilapia exports to the United States declined significantly in the first seven months of 2026. Cumulative export value reached US$18 million, down 42% from the same period in 2025. In July alone, exports amounted to just US$2 million, plunging 70%, indicating a clear slowdown in import demand from the US market.
(vasep.com.vn) At the seminar “Global Seafood Markets and the Future Workforce: Trends, Opportunities and Directions for the Sustainable Development of Vietnam’s Fisheries Sector,” held as part of VIETFISH 2026, Ms. Shirlene Maria Anthonysamy, Fisheries Officer (Markets) and GLOBEFISH Coordinator at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), presented initiatives aimed at promoting youth participation in fisheries and aquaculture.
(vasep.com.vn) In the first seven months of 2026, Vietnam’s pangasius exports to the United States reached US$189 million, down 8% year-on-year. In July alone, export value reached US$22 million, down 28%. This trend indicates that U.S. demand for pangasius imports has remained relatively cautious this year, as importers tend to maintain moderate inventory levels and limit stockpiling.
(vasep.com.vn) After three days at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City, the Vietnam International Fisheries Exhibition – VIETFISH 2026 – has successfully concluded, leaving a strong impression in terms of scale, visitor numbers, the quality of business connections, and innovative activities. With more than 14,000 m² of exhibition space, 335 companies, 568 booths, participation from representatives of 17 countries and territories, and nearly 15,000 visitors, VIETFISH 2026 has once again affirmed its role as an important meeting point for Vietnam’s and the global seafood industry.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Held as part of Vietfish 2026 from August 19–21 at SECC in Ho Chi Minh City, a series of five specialized seminars provided the seafood business community with updates on markets, technology, standards, human resources and cooperation opportunities. With the participation of experts, international organizations, government agencies and businesses from Vietnam and abroad, the seminars created an additional platform for professional exchange alongside the exhibition’s product showcases and business networking activities.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On the morning of August 19, 2026, the Vietnam International Seafood Exhibition – VIETFISH 2026 officially opened at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City. With 568 booths representing 335 companies, alongside the presence of senior government officials, local authorities, diplomatic missions and international partners, VIETFISH 2026 kicks off three days of business networking, technology exchange and market engagement under the overarching theme “Innovation and Sustainability.”
The Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) officially announces that the Vietnam International Seafood Exhibition (Vietfish 2026) will take place from August 19–21, 2026, at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), Ho Chi Minh City.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s seafood exports recorded strong growth in the first half of 2026, but the performance was increasingly uneven across products, markets and enterprises. VASEP’s newly released premium report provides the detailed data and analysis needed to understand what lies behind the headline figures and prepare for the more challenging months ahead.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Brazil remains one of the key markets for Vietnamese pangasius in South America. However, exports to the market showed signs of slowing in the first half of 2026, while frozen pangasius fillets continued to account for the overwhelming majority of exports.
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