Vietnam’s crab exports saw an 86% increase, driven by growing demand from China, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP). China remains a key market for live Vietnamese crab, while stable demand from Japan has further supported export growth. The high quality of Vietnamese crab, free from antibiotics, has helped strengthen its reputation in international markets.
VASEP projects that crab exports could surpass $350 million for the year, as global demand for the crustacean continues to rise.
Overall, Vietnam’s seafood exports reached $1.42 billion in the first two months of 2025, marking an 18% year-on-year increase. Shrimp led with $542 million in exports, up 30.8%, while mollusks generated $39 million, reflecting a 121% surge. Squid and octopus exports totaled $101 million, rising by 13.8%.
However, basa fish exports declined slightly by 0.8% to $253 million due to rising raw material costs and stricter U.S. tariffs. High inventories in the U.S. also contributed to a slower recovery in this segment, prompting caution in production expansion.
VASEP noted that seafood exports face additional challenges due to regulations on illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, as well as the Marine Mammal Protection Act, which requires stricter traceability measures. Failure to comply with these standards could result in trade restrictions, emphasizing the need for collaboration among government agencies, businesses, and fishermen to ensure a sustainable supply chain.
According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, improvements in product quality and stable raw material supply could help Vietnam’s seafood exports reach $11 billion for the year.
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