(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Seafood exports are holding double-digit growth, but the opportunities are not spread evenly across product groups and markets. As businesses draw up their plans for 2027, Vietnam Seafood Summit 2026 (VSS2026) offers a chance to look ahead together: what to sell, where to sell it, and how to prepare for growth in the coming years.
Vietnam’s seafood exports reached USD 10.459 billion in the first 10 months of 2026, up 12.1% year-on-year. Behind this result, however, lie some notable shifts. China–Hong Kong and ASEAN accounted for about two-thirds of the increase in export value, while exports to the US fell 1.2%. In October alone, shrimp exports dropped 4.9%. These signals call for a closer look at the quality and sustainability of growth.
Going into 2027, will momentum from Asia remain strong enough? When will demand in the US pick up? How should shrimp exporters adjust their products and markets in the face of fierce competition and trade remedy duties? Where are the remaining gaps for pangasius, tuna and other seafood to expand market share? These questions bear directly on decisions about raw material purchasing, pricing, order acceptance and investment.
Taking place on 11 November 2026 in Can Tho, VSS2026 is organized by VASEP under the theme “Seafood market outlook 2027–2029: Opportunities and room for double-digit export growth”. The summit aims to bring market intelligence together with hands-on business experience, giving companies a firmer basis for planning next year and setting long-term direction.
A key highlight is the chance to engage directly with the people running production and exports and tackling market challenges every day. The announced speakers include leaders and representatives from Minh Phu, Sao Ta, Vinh Hoan and Hai Vuong, along with representatives of leading companies across the shrimp, pangasius, tuna, other seafood and domestic distribution sectors. They are joined by legal experts and a representative of the Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam. These business and policy perspectives will help participants test forecasts against the realities of their own operations.
Across five in-depth sessions, the programme focuses on sector outlooks, trade barriers, buyer demand, the domestic market and whole-value-chain solutions. Discussions on raw materials, technology, logistics, finance and sustainability go beyond the question of finding buyers. They also address the capacity to fulfil orders and keep costs under control.
For participating businesses, the value also lies in bringing their own questions to the discussion, sharing experience and finding partners. With 2027 plans now taking shape, a close-to-market perspective, lessons in managing risk or the right business connection can all help companies act more proactively.
Businesses are invited to register for VSS2026 to get the latest outlook, exchange solutions and identify growth opportunities for 2027–2029.
Vietnam Seafood Summit 2026 – 11 November 2026 in Can Tho
Vietnam Seafood Summit 2026 will take place on Wednesday, 11 November 2026, at Muong Thanh Luxury Can Tho Hotel, Cai Khe Ward, Can Tho City.
Delegate reception: 07:45
Opening: 08:30
Program: 08:30–16:00
Website: vietnamseafoodsummit.com
Amid a market that remains volatile and increasingly fierce competition, a business’s advantage lies not only in reacting quickly, but also in seeing market changes earlier, understanding buyers’ requirements better, and proactively preparing the conditions needed for growth.
Vietnam Seafood Summit 2026 – Connecting perspectives, sharing experience and together opening up room for growth for Vietnam’s seafood industry
Registration/sponsorship inquiries: Ms. Hai Yen – 085 858 2626 – [email protected]
Media contact: Ms. Van Ha – 0912286878 – [email protected]