Vietnam Seafood Export Strong Growth in 2025 Challenges Ahead in 2026

22/09/2025 10:38

Positive Outlook for Year-End 2025
According to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), Vietnam’s seafood export industry is expected to boom in the last months of 2025. Key drivers include:

• Rising global demand for shrimp, pangasius, tuna, and lobster.
• Recovering consumption markets such as the U.S., EU, and Japan.
• Supportive trade conditions from free trade agreements and favorable logistics for frozen seafood.

By the end of 2025, Vietnam’s seafood exports are forecast to reach a strong growth rate, contributing significantly to the country’s overall export performance.

Challenges for 2026
Despite the positive momentum, VASEP warns that 2026 will be full of challenges:

• Global competition: Stronger presence from Ecuador, India, and Indonesia in shrimp exports.
• Market fluctuations: Uncertainty in the U.S. and EU demand, along with stricter food safety regulations.
• Logistics & supply chain pressures: Cold chain costs, rising freight rates, and reefer container shortages.
• Sustainability demands: Buyers increasingly require certifications (ASC, BAP, MSC), pushing enterprises to invest more in compliance.

This means exporters will need to balance between scaling up and managing risks in cost, quality, and delivery.

Opportunities for Vietnamese Enterprises
Even with these challenges, there are opportunities:

• Expanding into new markets such as the Middle East, China, and Eastern Europe.
• Investing in value-added seafood products (processed, ready-to-eat, high-quality frozen products).
• Optimizing cold chain logistics to maintain product quality and reduce costs.

How Fox Logistics Can Support
As a trusted logistics partner for seafood exporters, Fox Logistics provides:

• Comprehensive cold chain solutions: reefer container shipping, temperature monitoring, and efficient storage.
• Global freight forwarding: strong network connections to the U.S., EU, Japan, China, and other key markets.
• Customs clearance & compliance support: ensuring smooth export procedures and meeting international standards.
• Cost optimization strategies: helping businesses stay competitive despite rising logistics expenses.

​​​​​​​At Fox Logistics, we understand that seafood is not just an export product – it is Vietnam’s pride on the global table. Our mission is to bridge Vietnamese seafood with the world through reliable, efficient, and sustainable logistics solutions.

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