{
  "id": 9527373,
  "title": "Shrimp exports rise to $3.3B in 8 months",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/shrimp-exports-rise-to-3-3b-in-8-months",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-24T08:33:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "VnExpress Business",
    "slug": "vnexpress-business",
    "url": "https://e.vnexpress.net/news/business/economy/shrimp-exports-rise-to-3-3b-in-8-months-5124246.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Vietnamese shrimp exports surged to $3.3 billion within the first eight months of the year, according to customs data reported by the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers. White-leg shrimp led the charge, with shipments surpassing $2 billion, marking a 7.6% increase. Black tiger shrimp followed closely, jumping 7.4% to nearly $318 million. Other shrimp products showed a substantial 25% growth, totaling $936.6 million.\n\nMainland China and Hong Kong emerged as the primary markets for Vietnamese shrimp, absorbing nearly $1.12 billion worth of shipments, a 35.9% rise compared to the same period last year. This accounted for 34.1% of total exports. China's share alone surged by 38.2%, reaching over $1.07 billion, making it the key growth catalyst despite challenges faced by exports to other major markets.\n\nIn contrast, exports to the United States declined by 11.7% year-on-year to $436.1 million, while shipments to the European Union fell by 3.6% to $355.3 million. Shipments to Japan grew by 6.1% to $388.5 million, and to Australia and Canada increased by 18.2% and 6.5%, respectively. Over the Pacific, exports to Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) member countries reached about $901 million, up 11%.\n\nAugust alone contributed $478.5 million to these exports, an increase of 4.2% compared to the previous year. However, the U.S. and EU markets saw a significant downturn, with exports to these regions dropping by 12.6% and 23.5% year-on-year, respectively. The association highlighted the stark disparity in demand across export markets, with Asia continuing to demonstrate robust demand while the U.S. and EU grappled with competition and trade-related challenges.",
  "summary": "Vietnam's shrimp exports reached US$3.3 billion in the first eight months of 2026, up 12% year-on-year, with the Chinese market being a key growth driver.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}