Vietnam's shrimp exports see sharp increase
 

VIET NAM

HANOI - Vietnam witnessed sharp increase in exports of 
shrimp to its major markets as of mid-August 2014, Vietnam 
Industry and Trade Information Center (VITIC) quoted 
statistics by the Vietnam Customs as saying on Monday 23rd 
of September 2014.

 

Specifically, as of August 15, 2014, shrimp export revenue 
to the United States reached USD 694.5 million, up 80.3 
percent year-on-year. During the period, Vietnam earned USD 
387.7 million from exporting shrimp to the European Union, 
up 98. 8 percent year-on-year, said VITIC under the 
Ministry of Industry and Trade that Monday.

Vietnam's shrimp exports to Japan were improved with an 
increase of 4.8 percent year-on-year while those to the 
Republic of Korea witnessed a 114.5 percent year-on-year 
hike during the period, bringing Vietnam USD 185.2 million, 
reported VITIC.