Vietnamese crab exports have surged by 66% year-on-year, reaching $227 million in the first nine months, driven by increased demand from China and Japan. The Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) expects crab exports to hit $300 million by the end of the year. Overall, fishery exports grew by 8.5% to $7.16 billion, with shrimp leading at 10.5%. VASEP forecasts a 7% growth in seafood exports for 2024, potentially reaching $9.5 billion, with shrimp, pangasius, tuna, squid, and octopus as key contributors.