From January to June 2025, Vietnam's seafood exports to the United States amounted to $905 million, a 17.5% increase compared to the same period in 2024.
This growth was mainly due to a surge in orders in May, with businesses in both countries completing transactions before the U.S. imposed additional tariffs on July 9.
Shrimp, basa fish, and tuna remained the three main products driving exports to the U.S., with a combined revenue of over $700 million in the first half of the year, accounting for 77% of the total export value.
In the first half of the year, Vietnam's seafood exports to China reached $1.1 billion, a 45% increase year-on-year, making China the largest export market for Vietnam's seafood, surpassing the United States.
The Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) stated that in the coming period, Vietnamese businesses need to diversify their markets to avoid over-reliance on the U.S. market.