Total export revenue reaching $384.9 million.

Vietnam’s export revenue from crabs and shellfish reached a record
high of $384.9 million in 2025, up 18.7% year on year, according to the Vietnam
Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

These products were exported to 25 countries and territories,
with China and Japan among the major markets.

Vietnamese crab and shellfish are highly regarded for their
stable quality and suitability for the mid-range and high-end segments. Meeting
strict food safety standards and being free from antibiotics and harmful
bacteria, the products have gained access to restaurant chains, supermarkets,
and e-commerce platforms in China’s major cities such as Shanghai, Beijing, and
Guangzhou.

The surge in exports was driven by rising demand in key
markets, particularly China, where crab exports in the first nine months of
2025 skyrocketed 784% year on year.

Exports of other aquatic products, including squid and
octopus, also posted strong growth, with total turnover reaching $758.7 million,
up 15.5% compared to 2024. The Republic of Korea was the largest market,
accounting for 38% of export value, followed by Japan with 23%.

Overall, Vietnam’s seafood export revenue in 2025 was
estimated at $11.3 billion.

VnEconomy-Chu Khôi