China: The Largest Seafood Export Market
According to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), as of April this year, Vietnam’s seafood exports to China reached $640 million, a significant 60% increase compared to the same period in 2024. China has officially surpassed the US as Vietnam’s largest seafood export market.
VASEP attributes this success to China’s strategic importance, especially with the EU imposing stricter regulations on traditional markets. China not only consumes large volumes but also has flexible import regulations and a diverse distribution system ranging from supermarkets to wholesale markets.
China becomes Vietnam’s largest seafood export market. Illustration: IT.
The state visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to Vietnam in April was a significant boost to bilateral trade relations. Both countries pledged to enhance cooperation in agriculture and seafood, facilitate smoother customs procedures, and expand the “green channel” for Vietnam’s fresh produce exports to China, reducing time and logistics costs.
Vietnamese seafood exports to China have a competitive edge due to geographical proximity, providing businesses with cost-effective delivery options and lower risks.
To maximize opportunities in the Chinese market, VASEP recommends that Vietnamese businesses focus on investing in product quality, post-harvest preservation techniques, and transparent traceability systems.
A Surge in Mollusk Exports
In the first few months of the year, alongside traditional imports like shrimp and catfish, China unexpectedly increased its imports of spiral shells, clams, and abalone (mollusks) from Vietnam.
In Q1/2025, mollusk exports reached a total value of over $63 million, a 109% increase compared to the previous year.
Live spiral shell exports to China earned up to $16 million in Q1. Illustration: IT.
The most favored mollusks in China are spiral shells, clams, and abalone. China spent $16 million on live spiral shells, nearly $5 million on live clams, and almost $3 million on frozen abalone from Vietnam.
These products are popular in the catering services industry in southern coastal regions of China.
China’s significant import spending on these mollusks highlights a growing preference for high-quality fresh and frozen seafood among Chinese consumers. This presents a significant advantage for Vietnamese mollusk producers and processors aiming to expand their market share in this promising industry.
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