Shrimps & Prawns Prices in Vietnam
| Variety | Market level | Price (US$/kg) | Local (VND) | MoM | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexican | Global benchmark | 8.60 | 215,000 | ▼ 1.3% | ▼ 25.0% | World Bank Pink Sheet |
| - | Export (unit value) | 8.80 | 219,973 | ▲ 3.6% | ▲ 3.6% | UN Comtrade (unit value) |
As of June 2026, the shrimps & prawns price in Vietnam available is US$ 8.80 per kg (219,973 VND), up 3.6% year-on-year.
Vietnam is a major exporter of shrimps and prawns, with 2023 exports valued at US$1.88 billion, ranking 3rd among 115 exporters and accounting for 9.7% of global exports. The country is a net exporter, though export value declined by 16.8% year-on-year. The latest export unit value is US$8.7989 per kg.
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Production, Exports, Imports & HS Codes - shrimps & prawns in Vietnam
Vietnam is a major exporter of shrimps and prawns, with 2023 exports valued at US$1.88 billion, ranking 3rd among 115 exporters and accounting for 9.7% of global exports. The country is a net exporter, though export value declined by 16.8% year-on-year. The latest export unit value is US$8.7989 per kg.
Exports UN Comtrade · 2023
In 2023, Vietnam exported $1.88B of shrimps & prawns▼ 16.8% YoY. That ranks #3 worldwide (9.7% of global exports).
Export value by year (US$)
Export volume by year
Top shrimps & prawns exporters worldwide UN Comtrade · 2023
- #1 Ecuador $6.23B · 38.1%
- #2 India $4.31B · 26.4%
- #3 Indonesia $1.08B · 6.6%
- #4 Argentina $939M · 5.7%
- #5 Thailand $540.6M · 3.3%
Annual export data Vietnam · UN Comtrade
| Year | Export value (US$) | Volume | Avg price/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.88B | - | - |
| 2022 | $2.26B | 256.4 kt | $8.8 |
| 2021 | $2.26B | 266.3 kt | $8.49 |
| 2020 | $1.94B | 239.1 kt | $8.12 |
HS Code
shrimps & prawns is traded under Harmonized System code 0306.17. Trade figures above are compiled for this HS heading.
Sources: trade & HS - UN Comtrade. Values are official reported figures.