Seafood exports are expected to set a new record.

According to data from the Vietnam Association of Seafood Processing and Export (VASEP), in November 2025, Vietnam’s seafood exports reached nearly $990 million, an increase of 6.6% compared to the same period in 2024.

In the context of a volatile global market, this result demonstrates the proactive approach of businesses in accelerating shipments ahead of the US’s expected implementation of new regulations on seafood imports and before the final outcome of the anti-dumping case on shrimp .

Accordingly, Vietnam’s total seafood export turnover in the first 11 months of the year reached over 10.5 billion USD, an increase of 14.6% compared to the same period last year.

Of that total, shrimp exports reached $4.31 billion, up 21.2%, continuing to be the leading sector driving growth; pangasius exports exceeded $2 billion, up 9%; tuna exports reached $855.7 million; and mollusks, marine fish, and value-added products maintained double-digit growth rates.

In terms of markets, CPTPP accounts for the largest share (27.2%) and is growing strongly by 24.3%, China-Hong Kong by 30.6%, the EU by 11.9%, while the US reached $1.78 billion, an increase of 8.1% but showing signs of slowing down in Q4/2025.

Entering December, exports are forecast to decrease slightly compared to November due to seasonal factors and the cautious sentiment of businesses when trading with the United States.

Based on the results of the first 11 months and the outlook for the end of the year, VASEP predicts that Vietnam’s seafood exports are expected to set a new record in 2025, reaching $11.2 – $11.3 billion, the highest level ever.

Specifically, shrimp is expected to exceed $4.6 billion, setting a new record; pangasius is estimated to reach over $2.1 billion thanks to recovering demand in Asia and China; and tuna is projected to reach over $900 million, approaching the $1 billion mark.

With positive growth prospects in 2025, Vietnam’s fisheries sector continues to strengthen its supply position in many major markets. However, the tightening of import requirements by the United States from 2026 poses a significant challenge. Businesses need to prepare thoroughly in terms of supply chain transparency, compliance with labor standards, combating IUU fishing, and increasing the proportion of value-added products to meet the increasingly high demands of the market.

The record figures for 2025 are the result of proactiveness and flexibility, but the road ahead will not only be measured by turnover but also by quality, responsibility, and the ability to meet the most stringent standards of the global market.