The Vietnam Fisheries International Exhibition (VIETFISH) 2026 will bring together 335 businesses from 17 countries and territories, strengthening international market links for Việt Nam’s seafood industry while promoting high-value seafood products in the domestic market.
China has become the main growth engine for Việt Nam''s shrimp exports, offsetting weaker sales to the US as exporters navigate trade uncertainty, high shipping costs and tougher market requirements.
VASEP said Brazil had become the fastest-growing market for Vietnamese tilapia, helping drive export growth as global demand for whitefish continues to increase.
The FTA would widen access to markets with strong demand for premium food products in line with the country’s strategy of shifting exports towards increasing added value.
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.