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Regulations on import and export licensing for aquaculture breeds in Vietnam
Previously, the licensing of aquaculture breed imports—especially for species not included in the permitted business list—was mainly handled by central-level authorities
Mar 24


Middle East conflict and rising logistics costs could reshape U.S. seafood consumption
( vasep.com.vn ) Rising oil prices and escalating freight costs could reshape seafood consumption patterns in the United States. Shrimp is likely to face the greatest pressure, while pangasius, surimi, and other competitively priced seafood products may be better positioned to sustain demand. Escalating tensions and conflicts in the Middle East are triggering significant volatility in global energy and transportation markets. Oil prices have surged, while shipping and marine
Mar 16


Starting January 1, 2026: U.S. restricts imports of 12 Vietnamese seafood categories
Here is the list of 12 fisheries that the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) determined do not have regulatory programs comparable in effectiveness to the U.S. Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) standards — meaning they were not recognized as equivalent under the MMPA’s comparability finding and are subject to import restrictions into the United States from January 1, 2026: Fishery ID 2932 – Grouper caught with gillnets and bottom trawls. Fishery ID
Jan 27


Global shrimp markets 2026: Supply surge from Ecuador vs. India’s tariff challenges
HIGHLIGHTS Global shrimp production to rise in 2026 US buyers likely to diversify suppliers amid tariffs on Indian shrimp Government stimulus to boost shrimp demand in China EU demand outlook firm, shifting toward value-added formats Global shrimp markets are likely to see mixed trends in 2026, shaped by trade dynamics and regional production shifts. Ecuador is expected to maintain strong export growth, supported by resilient output and recovering demand from China, while Ind
Jan 8


🐟 Vietnam seafood industry report – Q3 2025
Vietnam seafood export performance – Q3 2025: Seafood exports maintained positive momentum in Q3, rising +8.6% year-on-year (YoY) in value terms. Growth was recorded across most major markets, except the U.S. and Australia. By product category: 🐠 Pangasius increased slightly +3.3% QoQ 🦐 Whiteleg shrimp surged +22% QoQ 🦑 Squid and octopus rose +18.2% QoQ 🦐 Black tiger shrimp declined -11.2% QoQ and -6.4% YoY after strong Q2 growth 🐠 Tuna continued to fall -10.7% YoY Outlo
Nov 5, 2025


China loses its tilapia market — Vietnam’s “pangasius king” quickly steps in, earning billions
Against this backdrop, tilapia is emerging as a new strategic alternative. Frozen tilapia fillets (HS 030461) have become the most consumed whitefish product in the US
Oct 30, 2025


Vietnamese lobsters are in high demand in China: Exports skyrocket
China is the market with the best growth rate for Vietnamese shrimp this year. In the first half of August alone, the export value reached nearly 57 million USD, accounting for nearly 30%
Sep 10, 2025


“Made in Vietnam”: the names behind Nike, Adidas, and more in the U.S. market
With over 18,000 active enterprises, the textile and footwear industry is one of Vietnam’s key export pillars.
May 8, 2025


Vietnamese shrimp prices are still higher than India and Ecuador
In 2022, Vietnam's shrimp export turnover will reach 4.3 billion USD, accounting for 15% of the global shrimp export market share.
Jul 12, 2024


Vietnam's Tuna exports expected to grow by 20 percent in H1
Shipments of canned tuna products, bagged tuna, and frozen loin/fillet increased by 44 percent, 24 percent, and 7 percent.
Jun 20, 2024


Assessing the aquatic food market in Vietnam
Thị trường thức ăn thủy sản Việt Nam đang trên đà tăng trưởng mạnh mẽ, được dự đoán sẽ đạt 2.38 tỷ USD vào năm 2023
Apr 10, 2024


Export of agro-forestry-aquatic products down 9.5% in eight months
Vietnam's total export-import turnover of agro-forestry and aquatic products in the eight months of this year was estimated at USD59.69 bln
Aug 31, 2023
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