Crab exports to China increased 12 times

Vietnamese crab exports to China saw a dramatic increase in January, reaching 19 million USD, a 12-fold increase compared to the same period last year, as reported by the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP). This surge might be attributed to a decrease in supply from countries like Indonesia, the Philippines, and India. The growth in crab exports to China could be indicative of a strong demand for high-end seafood products among China's upper class, despite economic uncertainties. In 2024, crab exports to China - Hong Kong experienced a significant recovery and growth, reaching 122.5 million USD. VASEP is optimistic about the future of Vietnamese crab exports to the Chinese market, predicting 2025 to be a promising year.

According to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), in January this year, crab exports to China recorded a sudden growth, 12 times higher than the same period last year and reached 19 million USD. The sudden growth in crab exports to China may be due to the decrease in supply from major exporting countries such as Indonesia, the Philippines and India. However, this trend also shows that the demand for high-end seafood products among the upper class in China is still increasing strongly despite the unclear outlook of the Chinese economy while waiting for US President Donald Trump's tax policies on other countries. Previously, in 2024, crab exports to China - Hong Kong also recovered and grew very ...