Despite facing many difficulties and competition from many countries, Vietnamese shrimp exporters have proactive strategies to maintain exports by shifting export markets to avoid dependence on traditional import markets.

Experts have been exploring various solutions to restore the competitiveness of Vietnamese shrimp exports, as reduced demand and higher requirements in terms of transparency and environment safety have had a significant impact on the sector since early this year.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) recently issued a decision on tightening the control of disease safety and food safety for shrimp and shrimp products exported to Australia.

The Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) held a seminar on world shrimp demand and Vietnam’s supply capacity in Ho Chi Minh City on August 29.

Vietnamese shrimp exports to the US expanded 17.4 percent to reach 249.3 million USD in the first five months of the year, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers.

Vietnamese shrimp exports to the United Kingdom (UK) enjoyed remarkable growth in recent months, in spite of slumps in other markets.