China overtakes US as Vietnam’s largest shrimp importer
Lobster became Vietnam’s #1 shrimp export to China in 2025, reaching $817 million.
Seafood exports set new record, surpassing $11 bln for the first time
Exports to CPTPP markets, mainland China, Hong Kong (China), the EU, and Brazil increased strongly, while the US market saw a slight decline of nearly 5%.
10M seafood exports: shrimp & pangasius up, tuna down
According to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), the country's seafood exports reached $9.5 billion, marking a 16% increase compared to the same period in 2024.