Hanoi, Feb. 26 -- Vietnam's shrimp exports are receiving positive signals from its two largest markets, China and the US, creating momentum for the sector at the start of 2026.

The seafood industry targets export earnings of about 11.5 billion USD this year, with shrimp expected to account for nearly half.

As of February 15, seafood export turnover had reached nearly 1.46 billion USD, placing it among the top three agricultural export earners.

China continues to show strong demand, particularly for high-quality and premium products. In January alone, Vietnam's exports of green lobster to China exceeded 100 million USD, up 6% year on year. In 2025, China became Vietnam's largest shrimp market with total imports worth 1.3 billion USD, a ...