Vietnamese seafood exports to Japan have experienced minimal disruption despite economic decline and reduced consumer demand. In the first 8 months of the year, Japan spent nearly $1 billion to import Vietnamese seafood, making it one of the three largest markets for Vietnamese seafood alongside the US and China. While overall seafood exports have decreased by 22%, crab exports to Japan have seen impressive growth, with a 51% increase in turnover compared to the same period in 2022.