China: A Market of Over a Billion Consumers Opens Premium Opportunities for Vietnamese Shrimp
CHINA Wednesday, February 04, 2026, 06:00 (GMT + 9)
As China’s shrimp imports shift from volume-driven growth to value-led demand in 2025, changing consumer preferences are creating a strategic opening for Vietnam in the premium and high-value seafood segment. China’s shrimp imports in 2025 are sending a clear signal: declining volumes alongside rising import value point to a structural shift in consumption. Chinese buyers are increasingly prioritizing quality, food safety, and convenience over low prices—a trend that, according to VASEP, the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers, is opening significant opportunities for premium shrimp suppliers such as Vietnam. Shrimp Imports: Lower Volume, Higher Value In 2025, FULL STORY