SUMMARY
 
In the first seven months of 2025, Vietnam’s seafood exports reached around USD 6.xx billion, up 14.2%yoy. Shrimp recorded the strongest growth at 21%; pangasius rose 8%; squid and octopus increased 13%; while tuna declined by 5%.
 
In July 2025, seafood exports amounted to nearly USD 972 million (+7% MoM, +6% yoy). However, the growth momentum has begun to decelerate as shrimp shipments stagnated for the second consecutive month and pangasius exports remained flat.
Growth drivers: The main impetus came from China, with robust demand for shrimp, squid/octopus, and crab, although pangasius declined for the third straight month. Exports to the EU, South Korea, and ASEAN also maintained positive momentum.
By contrast, exports to the U.S. fell due to the combined impact of anti-dumping and countervailing duties (particularly on shrimp), along with elevated inventories following heavy stockpiling in Q2. Meanwhile, Japan and Australia started to weaken as domestic consumption slowed.
 
Outlook: Export performance in the coming months will be supported by:
Sustained demand from China, the EU, and ASEAN
Rising consumption of premium products such as lobster and value-added/processed seafood
Vietnam’s continued advantages under trade agreements including EVFTA, CPTPP, and UKVFTA...
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
A. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

B. SEAFOOD SUPPLY
Domestic seafood supply situation
Harvest volume of different seafood types
Price trends of raw fish/shrimp in the domestic market
Markets supplying seafood to Vietnam
 
C. VIETNAM’S SEAFOOD EXPORT
Total Industry export value
Industry trade balance
Structure of exported products
Export market analysis
               - Market structure and dynamics
               - China seafood Import demand & Vietnam's market share
               - US seafood Import demand & Vietnam's market share
               - Japan seafood Import demand & Vietnam's market share
Top seafood exporting enterprises
Export activity of top seafood firms
 
D. SHRIMP INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

E. PANGASIUS INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
 
F. APPENDIX