According to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), Vietnam’s seafood export turnover reached USD 2.45 billion in Q1/2025, marking a 26% increase compared to the same period in 2024. In March alone, exports reached nearly USD 889 million—up by almost 20%—indicating strong and sustained growth momentum.
This is a positive signal for Vietnam’s seafood industry, especially as global markets are recovering and consumer demand continues to rise. Key export items such as shrimp, pangasius, and squid remain strong in international markets.
– The strong growth indicates a positive recovery of Vietnam’s seafood industry after a challenging period.
– March marked a significant acceleration, with export value nearly matching that of the peak months of the year.
– This is a promising sign for the year’s export outlook, especially as major markets like the U.S., Japan, and the EU are showing signs of renewed demand.
– The product structure is relatively balanced, with no overdependence on a single item.
– High value-added categories such as squid, octopus, and tuna are gradually accounting for a larger share, reflecting a shift in exports toward higher value chains.
– The significant gap in growth rates between March and the entire first quarter reflects a more pronounced recovery trend when viewed from a longer-term perspective.
– A sign that the market is recovering well and starting to gain momentum by the end of the first quarter.
Vietnam International Sourcing 2025 – A Strategic Export Gateway for Vietnam’s Seafood Sector
Taking place from September 4–6, 2025, at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam International Sourcing 2025 offers a prime opportunity for Vietnamese seafood enterprises to connect with over 300 international sourcing delegations from 60 countries and territories.
The event will gather importers, retailers, supermarket chains, and global e-commerce platforms, opening up avenues to expand market presence and boost export value.
With current growth momentum, Vietnam’s seafood industry is aiming to reach USD 10 billion in export revenue by the end of 2025. Participation in Vietnam International Sourcing 2025 will be a strategic move for Vietnamese seafood exporters to assert their position on the global stage and realize this ambitious target.
Source: Ministry of Industry and Trade Newspaper (Báo Công Thương)
