Photo: Hoang GiamAfter a period of disruption due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Vietnam's seafood exports to China have rebounded dramatically, setting historical records. China has now overtaken Japan and the United States to become Vietnam's top seafood export market. For many years, China - Vietnam’s neighbor - has been among the top three key destinations for Vietnamese seafood. Despite the downturn, China remained one of the top three markets for Vietnamese seafood, behind only the US and Japan. If these regulations are enforced rigorously, longer inspection times and increased costs could immediately affect Vietnam’s lobster exports.

Source: VietNamNet News December 31, 2025 02:25 UTC