Vietnam's shrimp exports flourish in the European market

Published May 2, 2025

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In Q1 2025, Vietnam's shrimp exports to the EU surged by 33% to over $107 million, fueled by rising consumer demand and strategic use of EVFTA incentives. Whiteleg shrimp dominated exports, making up 81% of the total value, with tiger shrimp also growing. The EU's diverse market, valuing shrimp for its nutritional benefits, particularly favors ready-to-eat products. Key markets like Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, and France experienced notable growth. To maintain this trend, VASEP recommends enhancing processing capabilities, expanding farming, boosting national branding, and leveraging digital marketing. With US tariff uncertainties, the EU remains vital for Vietnam's shrimp industry in 2025.

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According to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), in the first quarter of 2025, Vietnam's shrimp exports to the European Union (EU) reached more than 107 million USD, up 33% over the same period last year. VASEP said that this export growth comes from the recovering consumer demand in Europe, along with the initiative of Vietnamese enterprises in diversifying products and exploiting incentives from the EVFTA. The EU market is considered to have great potential with a diverse consumer ecosystem, from popular to high-end segments. Consumers in this region favor shrimp products because of their nutritional value and health benefits. In particular, ready-to-eat, convenient products with reasonable prices are increasingly popular. Among the items, whiteleg shrimp continued to be the main export item with a turnover of 87 million USD, accounting for 81% of the total shrimp export value to the EU, up 31% over the same period. Tiger shrimp is the ...

Source: Vietstock