However, the COVID-19 pandemic severely affected Vietnam's seafood export activities. The General Department of Customs then reported that seafood exports to China (including Hong Kong) fell from $1.37 billion in 2020 to $1.14 billion in 2021. In 2022, seafood exports to the market of more than one billion people recovered strongly, reaching $1.57 billion, a historical record at the time. This trend has contributed significantly to the surge in lobster exports and to Vietnam’s overall seafood exports to this market. If these regulations are strictly enforced, leading to longer inspection times or higher costs, lobster exports could be affected immediately.

Source: VietNamNet News December 31, 2025 03:05 UTC