In 2013, seafood exports to the EU reached U.S. $ 1.18 billion, of which shrimp exports reached U.S. $ 409 million, Tra fish exports reached U.S. $ 385.4 million. For shrimp only, the EU is the third largest consumer after the U.S. and Japan..
According to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), the EU is one of the three largest importers of Vietnam’s seafood. Seafood exports to EU accounts for nearly 18 per cent of the country’s total seafood export value. In particular, shrimp item has posted the highest export value.
In 2013, seafood exports to the EU reached U.S. $ 1.18 billion, of which shrimp exports reached U.S. $ 409 million, Tra fish exports reached U.S. $ 385.4 million. For shrimp only, the EU is the third largest consumer after the U.S. and Japan.