(MEKSEA.COM) The market of Vietnamese seafood has undergone significant changes due to tariffs and the global economy situation. As a result, the seafood export industry has also been affected. In the first four months of the year, seafood exports experienced considerable fluctuations compared to the same period in 2024. Click this post to explore more insights into the current Vietnamese seafood market.

1. China became the largest importer of Vietnamese seafood. 

According to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), Vietnam’s total seafood export turnover in the first four months of 2025 (1/1/2025 – 15/4/2025) reached approximately $2.84 billion USD, marking a 21.8% increase compared to the same period in 2024. The growth was mainly driven by high global demand for key products such as shrimp, pangasius,..

Especially, this period saw a major shift in Vietnam’s seafood export landscape: China has officially surpassed the U.S to become the largest importer of Vietnamese seafood. Precedently U.S had held this position for several consecutive years.

China became the largest importer of Vietnamese seafood.

2. Vietnam’s Top Seafood Importing Markets

• CPTPP: Vietnamese seafood exports to CPTPP member countries reached around $803 million in the first months of 2025, an increase of 28.3% compared to the same period in 2024.
• China: Nearly $612 million in imports from Vietnam
• United States: $431 million, increasing 10.1% compared to the same period in 2024. But in the first half of April, the seafood export turnover of the US was nearly $53.6 million, declining 21.5%. 
• EU: $297 million, up to 10.5 % compared to 2025

In April, many countries reduced their seafood imports from Vietnam due to tariffs imposed by the U.S. Among them, the U.S. experienced the most significant decline, with imports dropping by up to 21.5%. Other affected markets included South Korea and Russia.

However, some countries saw a notable increase in seafood imports from Vietnam. In the first two weeks of April, seafood export turnover to Brazil reached nearly $6.74 million, marking a 30.5% increase compared to the same period in 2024. Meanwhile, exports to Taiwan reached $33.35 million, up 23.9%.

3. Meksea – The ideal Vietnamese seafood distributor for you

As Vietnam’s seafood export landscape shifts, choosing a reliable partner becomes more important than ever. As a leading distributor in Vietnam, Meksea brings extensive knowledge in fishing zones, product characteristics, and seasonal availability. 

We ensure strict quality control from raw material sourcing to the final export-ready product. Our professional customer service team will carefully manage every step of your container. To support our partners, Meksea offers flexible sales policies. Such as mixed-container trial orders according to your requirements. Partnering with Meksea means securing consistent, high-quality seafood with peace of mind.

Meksea – The ideal Vietnamese seafood distributor for you

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Mr. Hoang Duy – Commercial Director

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Email: hoang@mekseaconnection.com

Joy Nguyen  (Meksea Team)

(Reference: Vasep, VnExpress)

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