Vietnam Seafood Exports Reach USD 5.76 Billion in H1 2026
According to the VASEP Vietnam Seafood Export Report – Q2/2026, Vietnam's total seafood exports reached USD 5.76 billion in the first six months of 2026. The results reflect continued growth across several key seafood product groups.
Shrimp remained the leading export product, generating USD 2.348 billion, up 14.2% year-on-year. It continued to make the largest contribution to Vietnam's total seafood export value.
Pangasius ranked second at USD 1.114 billion, up 11.7%, supported by Vietnam's established raw material supply and processing capacity.
Squid–Octopus Accelerates While Tuna Declines Slightly
Among the major product groups, squid and octopus recorded one of the strongest growth rates, reaching USD 377.6 million, up 17.9% in the first half of 2026.
Meanwhile, tuna exports reached USD 454.6 million but decreased by 1.6% compared with the same period last year.
Overall, shrimp, pangasius, and squid–octopus are emerging as key growth drivers of Vietnam's seafood exports in the first half of 2026. These trends provide useful signals for seafood producers, processors, distributors, and buyers when planning supply and sourcing strategies for the second half of the year.
Source: VASEP – Vietnam Seafood Export Report, Q2/2026.