Vietnam imported seafood to the tune of US$287 million in March, up from US$169 million in February, a change of 70.26 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Year to date, Vietnam had imported US$754 million worth of seafood by the end of March.
India accounted for US$43 million of Vietnam’s seafood imports in March, up from US$23 million in February, a rise of 86.96 percent. Year to date, imports from India reached US$118 million.
Japan followed with US$36 million in March, up from US$21 million in February, a 76.21 percent increase. Year to date, imports totalled US$81 million.
Norway recorded US$35 million in March, up from US$17 million in February, a rise of 109.53 percent. Year to date, shipments reached US$90 million.
Indonesia posted US$30 million in March, up from US$21 million in February, a 45.18 percent increase. Year to date, imports totalled US$88 million.
China rounded out the top five with US$27 million in March, up from US$20 million in February, a 31.56 percent increase. Year to date, shipments reached US$79 million.
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Listed seafood companies
Key seafood firms listed on the Vietnam stock exchange include:
Ben Tre Aquaproduct Import and Export JSC (ABT)
Ben Tre Aquaproduct Import and Export JSC (ABT) processes and exports frozen seafood products such as clams, shrimp, and pangasius, primarily to European and Asian markets. (ABT)
In March, ABT shares moved from 66.50 to 60.80, a change of -5.70 (-8.57%).
Foreign ownership moved from 69,130.25 to 69,131.25, a change of 1.00 (0.00%).
Sao Mai Group Corporation (ASM)
Sao Mai Group Corporation (ASM) operates in seafood processing, real estate, and renewable energy, notably solar power projects in southern Vietnam. (ASM)
In March, ASM shares moved from 6.30 to 5.68, a change of -0.62 (-9.84%).
Foreign ownership moved from 1,482,835.44 to 1,483,692.34, a change of 856.90 (0.06%).
Sao Ta Foods JSC (FMC)
Sao Ta Foods JSC (FMC) farms, processes, and exports shrimp and frozen seafood products mainly to Japan and the US. (FMC)
In March, FMC shares moved from 43.00 to 38.45, a change of -4.55 (-10.58%).
Foreign ownership moved from 124,929.35 to 123,549.85, a change of -1,379.50 (-1.10%).
Dong Phuoc Fishery JSC (VDP)
Dong Phuoc Fishery JSC (VDP) processes and exports frozen seafood products such as pangasius fillets and shrimp. (VDP)
In March, VDP shares moved from 50.00 to 0.00, a change of -50.00 (-100.00%).
Foreign ownership moved from 220,453.31 to 220,456.31, a change of 3.00 (0.00%).
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Vietnam seafood news
Recent developments include:
Seafood exports in March
Vietnam exported seafood to the tune of US$927 million in March, up from US$707 million in February, a change of 31.16 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Read more→
Seafood sector challenges on provincial merger
Nguyen Van Do, chairman of the Ca Mau Seafood Processing and Export Association, has said administrative changes after the provincial mergers last year left farming areas off quality monitoring lists, blocking export certification and triggering order cancellations.
Ngo Minh Hien, chief executive of SEANAMICO, said the company lost orders of more than 30.6 tonnes worth over VND20 billion (US$758,993) and risks further cancellations. Read more→
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Vietnam’s seafood industry
Vietnam’s seafood industry is a major export sector, supplying global markets with shrimp, pangasius, tuna, and other seafood products.
The sector is supported by extensive aquaculture development and a large coastal fishing industry, particularly in the Mekong Delta.
Exports are influenced by global demand, trade regulations, and compliance requirements in key markets such as the United States and the European Union.
Producers are investing in traceability, sustainability standards, and processing capacity to maintain competitiveness and meet international requirements.
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The data
Vietnam imports of seafood in March, 2026 US$m
| March | February | MoM | YTD | |
| Total | 287.15 | 168.66 | 70.26% | 753.85 |
| Other | 53.39 | 29.11 | 83.40% | 119.93 |
| India | 43.09 | 23.05 | 86.96% | 117.99 |
| Japan | 36.23 | 20.56 | 76.21% | 81.43 |
| Norway | 34.77 | 16.59 | 109.53% | 90.04 |
| Indonesia | 29.78 | 20.51 | 45.18% | 87.79 |
| China | 26.73 | 20.31 | 31.56% | 79.02 |
| Chile | 16.76 | 8.19 | 104.60% | 38.40 |
| Taiwan | 8.59 | 5.05 | 70.05% | 21.93 |
| Russia | 6.40 | 5.14 | 24.48% | 20.20 |
| South Korea | 6.26 | 3.64 | 71.84% | 17.01 |
| USA | 5.53 | 4.30 | 28.43% | 18.66 |
| UK | 4.43 | 2.43 | 82.40% | 16.88 |
| Philippines | 3.65 | 3.76 | -3.00% | 11.00 |
| Canada | 2.76 | 1.14 | 142.92% | 8.86 |
| Thailand | 2.58 | 1.00 | 156.82% | 7.00 |
| Denmark | 2.31 | 0.55 | 320.84% | 6.04 |
| Malaysia | 1.94 | 2.34 | -17.26% | 6.54 |
| Ireland | 0.50 | 0.37 | 36.88% | 1.07 |
| Lithuania | 0.46 | 0.05 | 872.47% | 0.71 |
| Iceland | 0.00 | 0.00 | 314.30% | 1.21 |
| Myanmar | 0.23 | 0.21 | 11.01% | 0.90 |
| Poland | 0.19 | 0.19 | -1.50% | 0.61 |
| Singapore | 0.15 | 0.02 | 629.76% | 0.25 |
| Bangladesh | 0.11 | 0.07 | 59.04% | 0.32 |
| Cambodia | 0.06 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 0.07 |