Lobster exports to China increased 9 times

Published Feb 17, 2025

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In January, Vietnam saw a significant increase in seafood exports to China, with lobster exports alone reaching 70 million USD, a nine-fold increase from the same period in 2024, and contributing to nearly half of the total export turnover to China. This surge in lobster exports led to a 24% increase in shrimp exports, resulting in a total seafood export turnover of 774 million USD, a 3% increase from the same period in 2024. In addition to lobsters, crab exports to China also saw a sharp increase, reaching 18.5 million USD, up 18 times compared to the same period last year. Imports of fresh seafood such as clams and snails by China also increased, serving the high-end segment during the Lunar New Year.

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According to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), in January, lobster exports to China reached 70 million USD, up 9 times compared to the same period in 2024 and accounting for nearly half of the export turnover to China. Thanks to the sharp increase in lobster exports to China, shrimp exports in general increased by 24% in January, thereby helping the total seafood export turnover reach 774 million USD in January, up 3% compared to the same period in 2024. Crab exports to China in January also increased sharply, reaching 18.5 million USD, up 18 times compared to the same ...

Source: Agriculture