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According to the General Statistics Office, Vietnam’s total aquatic production in Q3/2025 was estimated at over 2.71 million tons, an increase of 3.3% compared with the same period in 2024. Cumulatively, in the first nine months of 2025, total aquatic production exceeded 7.26 million tons, up 3.2% year-on-year, confirming a steady recovery of the fisheries and aquaculture sector.

According to Vietnam Customs data, Vietnam’s shrimp exports to the EU reached USD 434 million in the first nine months of 2025, up 21% year-on-year. Particularly in September, exports to this market jumped by 48%, with all three major EU destinations posting double-digit growth.

In the first nine months of 2025, Vietnam’s shrimp exports exceeded USD 3.4 billion, up 22% year-on-year – the strongest growth pace in the last three years. The rebound has been driven by improving demand in key markets such as China, the U.S., the EU and the CPTPP bloc, together with exporters’ flexibility in adjusting product structure and market mix, despite ongoing tariff pressures from the U.S.