Vietnam's shrimp exports saw a notable increase in the first two months of the year, reaching $415 million USD, marking a 24% rise from the previous year. This growth was particularly strong in exports to China and the US, which surged by 143% and 26%, respectively. Despite a dip in February 2024 due to the Lunar New Year, the overall trend remained positive. The rise in shrimp prices in Vietnam, coupled with high demand from China and a preference for Vietnamese shrimp over Ecuadorian ones due to quality perceptions, contributed to this growth. The US market is also expected to stabilize in seafood sales in 2024. However, challenges such as disease in shrimp farms and weak demand in the EU, Japan, and Korea persist. The industry is focusing on improving farming practices and developing value-added products to enhance competitiveness and sustain growth.