Việt Nam’s seafood exports reached US$2.64 billion in the first quarter of 2026, a year-on-year increase of nearly 8 per cent, maintaining positive growth despite signs of slowing momentum in March, according to the Việt Nam Association of Seafood Producers...
The seafood industry had been heavily impacted by surging freight costs, the risk of cold chain disruptions, localised supply shortages, and price volatility across various product segments.
Việt Nam’s tilapia exports recorded impressive growth in 2025 and are expected to maintain momentum while expanding market share in international markets in 2026, according to the Việt Nam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).
Seafood exports to the US were estimated at US$96 million in January, falling by nearly 10 per cent over the same period last year, according to statistics of the Việt Nam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).
Despite a challenging global environment, seafood exports topped US$11.3 billion in 2025, a 13 per cent rise from 2024 and in excess of the target, according to the Việt Nam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers.
Entering 2026, the 20 per cent anti-dumping tax in the US is projected to continue to have an adverse effect, reducing the competitiveness of Vietnamese pangasius in this market.
A notable reality is that many seafood companies face significant challenges when trying to return to the domestic market, which is considered highly promising with a population of over 100 million and growing consumer demand.
Việt Nam’s aquatic exports are experiencing a strong recovery, reaching over US$8.3 billion in the past nine months and expected to hit $11 billion for the entire year - the highest in the past three years, according to the Vietnam...