In 2025, China will double its purchases of Vietnamese lobster compared to the previous year, while simultaneously halving imports from Canada – a country that typically accounts for 40-50% of its lobster imports.
Việt Nam’s tilapia exports recorded impressive growth in 2025 and are expected to maintain momentum while expanding market share in international markets in 2026, according to the Việt Nam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).
The Trump administration's imposition of temporary tariffs of 15% on global imports raises the risk that tariffs will continue for a longer period, in more sophisticated forms.
In the final results, the US Department of Commerce (DOC) imposed anti-dumping duties of 25.76% on STAPIMEX and Thong Thuan companies. The group of companies not subject to mandatory inspections were subject to a 4.58% duty.
The agriculture and environment sector is opening up many new opportunities to maintain growth momentum and achieve the export target of $73-74 billion.
Viet Nam needs to strengthen its production base, improve business capacity, effectively utilize FTAs, promote digital transformation, e-commerce, and "green" exports.