Vietnam's shrimp sales to China jump 88 percent despite slumps elsewhere

Published on
January 5, 2023
Vietnam shrimp baskets

Vietnam managed to boost its shrimp sales to China in November 2022, even as it faced decreases in its exports to other most of its other major markets, according to Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

VASEP did not provide an explanation for the increase, though it said Chinese authorities have reportedly moved to ease pandemic-related restrictions since early December, with imported cargoes no longer being required to be tested for the coronavirus before clearance.

Vietnam's shrimp sales to other major markets dropped in the month, including a 55 percent year-on-year decline in sales to ... 

Photo courtesy of Vietnam Stock Images/Shutterstock 

Contributing Editor reporting from Hanoi, Vietnam

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