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Vietnam’s shrimp export outlook following new U.S. tariff policies Vietnam’s shrimp export industry demonstrates remarkable resilience as new U.S. tariff policies reshape global seafood trade in 2025. With $756 million in exports to the United States alone, Vietnam continues to ...

US Tariff Policy Changes in 2025 The recent US tariff adjustments significantly impact Vietnam’s seafood trade relationships. With Vietnam exporting $8.6 billion worth of seafood annually, understanding these policy changes is crucial for maintaining competitive advantage. Key Statistics: Vietnam ranks ...

Sustainable seafood farming has become the cornerstone of Vietnam’s aquaculture industry, with the country producing over 8.2 million tons annually through environmentally responsible practices. Vietnam’s Sustainable Aquaculture Leadership Certification Standards ASC (Aquaculture Stewardship Council) certificationBAP (Best Aquaculture Practices) standardsGlobalGAP complianceEU ...

Major Seafood Certifications Comparison CertificationFocusGlobal RecognitionASCEnvironmental & SocialEurope, North AmericaBAPFood Safety & EnvironmentUSA, CanadaHACCPFood SafetyWorldwide In the world of international seafood trade, ensuring quality is paramount. Buyers from across the globe need confidence that seafood they import meets stringent safety ...

Certifications can feel like alphabet soup — ASC, BAP, HACCP, GlobalG.A.P., EU approval numbers. But knowing which ones actually matter for your market can save you from expensive mistakes.I managed operations at Espersen Vietnam, an EU-certified facility, for over 8 ...

Basa fish skin (Pangasius skin) from Mekong Delta fish farms is a high-value byproduct used in gelatin and collagen production across pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and functional food industries. I source frozen basa pangasius skin from certified processing factories in Vietnam for ...

Saba — Japanese mackerel — is one of the more interesting sourcing stories in Vietnam’s seafood industry.The fish itself originates from Norway. It’s imported into Vietnam for processing — filleting, portioning, and freezing to Japanese specifications. For buyers who know ...

Vietnam’s seafood industry has witnessed a remarkable recovery in its tuna exports to Russia, following a period of stagnation due to geopolitical tensions. Since 2021, the export value of Vietnamese tuna to Russia has impressively doubled from $14 million to ...

Vietnam’s shrimp industry is experiencing unprecedented growth in 2024, positioning the country as a leading global supplier of premium shrimp products. With export values skyrocketing and production reaching record levels, international buyers have a unique opportunity to source high-quality Vietnamese ...

If you’re sourcing seafood from Vietnam, this guide is written from the inside. I spent over 8 years as Operations Manager at Espersen Vietnam — one of Denmark’s largest seafood processing groups. I’ve worked alongside the factories, navigated EU and ...