November 14, 2025

 

Vietnam's seafood exports rise in value on-year in October 2025

 

 

Vietnam's seafood exports in October 2025 reached approximately $1.14 billion, marking a slight increase in value compared to the same period last year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.

 

This is the third time Vietnam's seafood exports have exceeded the $1 billion mark in a single month, following $1 billion in June 2022 and $1.02 billion in October 2024. It is also the highest monthly export value ever recorded in the history of Vietnam's seafood industry.

 

In the first 10 months of 2025, Vietnam's total seafood exports reached $9.31 billion, a 12.9% increase over the same period in 2024.

 

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment reported that China, the United States, and Japan are Vietnam's top three seafood export markets, accounting for 20%, 17.4%, and 15.1% of total export value respectively.

 

Compared to the same period in 2024, export value to China surged 34.6%, while those to US and Japan increased 6.2% and 11.2% respectively.

 

Among the top 15 export markets, Brazil recorded the highest growth with a 43.1% increase.

 

Vu Tuan Cuong, director of the 3K Center (Department of Fisheries and Surveillance, Ministry of Agriculture and Environment), said the seafood sector has grown positively despite global economic volatility and unfavorable weather.

 

From January to October 2025, Vietnam's aquaculture production reached 4.88 million tonnes, up 5.1% year-on-year. This includes 3.19 million tonnes of fish (up 4.7%) and 1.14 million tonnes of shrimp (up 6.3%).

 

Meanwhile, wild-caught seafood production reached 3.12 million tonnes, a slight 0.4% increase compared to the same period last year.

 

Notably, the shrimp market in October 2025 showed a strong recovery. Shrimp prices remained stable and improved due to a slight decline in harvest volumes and consistent purchasing by processing plants to meet festive season export orders.

 

Pangasius also showed signs of recovery in the fourth quarter of 2025. The main driving force is the rising domestic demand for raw materials, leading to higher input prices and optimistic export expectations from major markets.

 

"It is completely feasible to achieve the $10.5 to $11 billion export target," Cuong stated at the VietShrimp Asia 2026 and Aquaculture Vietnam 2026 press briefing.

 

The Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) reported continued positive signals from major international markets.

  

Vietnam's pangasius exports to Japan rose by 14% year-on-year, reflecting increasing demand, especially as natural fish supplies, such as pollock and cod, decline due to stricter fishing quotas.

 

This growth is partly driven by the CPTPP agreement, which grants Vietnamese pangasius favorable tariff treatment, allowing for more competitive pricing. Additionally, amid Japan's economic slowdown, consumers are turning to affordable, reliable, and easy-to-cook products.

 

Vietnamese tuna exports to the US are expected to benefit from a potential 0% tariff following Vietnam's alignment with the US on a reciprocal and balanced trade framework announced during the ASEAN Summit 2025 in Malaysia.

  

- Vietnam Net