Vietnam Shrimp Sourcing Guides
Written for importers who have to defend a landed cost to someone else.
- For Processors
Nov 15, 2026Shrimp FOB Price Calculation: How a Processor Builds a Quote
Shrimp FOB price calculation for processors: raw material, yield, packing, glaze and port costs in one build, and what a CFR quote adds in freight and risk.
- For Processors
Nov 14, 2026Shrimp Anti-Dumping Review: Records Exporters Should Keep
Shrimp anti-dumping review for Vietnam exporters: the review calendar, separate rate filings and the sales and production records Commerce asks for in a review.
- For Processors
Nov 13, 2026Shrimp Product Specification Sheet: What Importers Expect
A shrimp spec sheet an importer can compare line by line: species, count, glaze, net weight, additives, defects, packing and labels, with the Codex reference.
- For Processors
Nov 12, 2026Shrimp Export to the US: Winning a First Importer Order
For Vietnam shrimp processors: the FDA registration, HACCP records, anti-dumping status and farm data a US importer checks before a first container, in order.
- Choosing a Supplier
Nov 11, 2026Shrimp Disease and Vietnam Supply: White Spot, AHPND, EHP
White spot, AHPND and EHP cut Vietnam shrimp crops in different ways. See what each does to supply, size mix and price, and the questions to put to a plant.
- Specification
Nov 10, 2026US Retail Shrimp Labels: COOL, Farm-Raised, Net Weight
A US retail bag of raw shrimp must show country of origin, farm-raised or wild, the species and net weight. See who owes each statement and how to spec them.
- Certification
Nov 9, 2026RASFF Shrimp Notifications: Why EU Borders Reject Lots
A RASFF border rejection means the EU refused a shrimp lot over a health risk. See the five notification types, the usual causes and the checks to run first.
- Certification
Nov 8, 2026FDA Import Alert on Shrimp: Detention Causes, Prevention
An FDA import alert lets the agency detain a listed firm's shrimp without examination. See the alerts that apply to Vietnam, causes and the checks to run.
- Choosing a Supplier
Nov 7, 2026Shrimp Quality Claim: How to Document Short Weight
A shrimp quality claim is decided by notice and evidence in the first days. See what to photograph, weigh and send, and which deadlines run against you.
- Specification
Nov 6, 2026Shrimp Skewers Supplier Specs: Count, Skewer, Pack
Shrimp skewers need more than a shrimp count: skewer material, shrimp per skewer, net weight rule and label. See the spec lines to send a Vietnam supplier.
- Choosing a Supplier
Nov 5, 2026Frozen Shrimp Samples: What to Request Before a Container
Frozen shrimp samples before a container: ask for a quote, pre-production and shipment sample. See the tests, sealed retains and US and EU sample rules.
- Pricing
Nov 4, 2026Vietnam Shrimp Price in 2026: What Moves the FOB Quote
Vietnam shrimp price in 2026 has no public FOB index. See Mekong farm-gate prices by size, the cost drivers behind a quote and how to compare offers fairly.
- Specification
Nov 3, 2026Catch Weight vs Fixed Weight Shrimp: Which Pack to Order
Catch weight shrimp is invoiced on the actual kilos in each carton, fixed weight on a declared net. See how to price, check and write each pack into an order.
- Specification
Nov 2, 2026Sulfite in Shrimp: Limits, Testing and Labels by Market
Sulfite in shrimp is capped at 150 to 300 mg/kg in the EU and 100 mg/kg in Codex, and 10 ppm triggers a US label. See limits, test method and spec lines.
- Logistics
Nov 1, 2026Reefer Loading for Frozen Shrimp: Temperature Plant to Port
Frozen shrimp container loading from plant to port: product at minus 18 at the door, red load line, T-floor, closed vents, data loggers and what to record.
- Specification
Oct 31, 2026Shrimp Pre-Shipment Inspection: Thaw Test, Count, Glaze
A shrimp pre-shipment inspection checks temperature, glaze, net weight, count and defects on a sample before loading. See the Codex method step by step.
- Logistics
Oct 30, 2026EVFTA Shrimp Tariff: Zero Duty and Origin Rules for EU
EVFTA shrimp tariff for EU buyers: raw frozen Penaeus shrimp is duty free and prepared shrimp reaches zero in 2027. See the origin rule and the proof you need.
- Pricing
Oct 29, 2026Vietnam Shrimp Tariff 2026: Anti-Dumping and Section 301
What a US importer pays on Vietnam frozen shrimp in October 2026: zero base duty, 12.5 percent Section 301 duty and anti-dumping deposits set by exporter.
- Choosing a Supplier
Oct 28, 2026Vannamei vs Black Tiger Shrimp: Taste, Size and Price
Whiteleg vannamei and black tiger shrimp differ in size range, flavor, shell color and price. How to choose the right species for retail, sushi and foodservice.
- Specification
Oct 27, 2026Ebi for Sushi: Butterfly Shrimp Specs for Japan Buyers
How sushi ebi is cut, skewered, cooked and packed in Vietnam, and which size, color and pack specs Japan buyers set for butterfly shrimp toppings and trays.
- Certification
Oct 26, 2026Pond to Plant Shrimp Traceability in the Mekong Delta
How shrimp traceability works from pond to plant in the Mekong Delta, where records break, and which documents to request for EU, US and Japan orders.
- Specification
Oct 25, 2026Shrimp Soaking: STPP, Non-Phosphate Agents and Labels
Why Vietnam plants soak shrimp in STPP or non-phosphate solutions, how soaking changes weight and texture, and what to write in a spec and on the label.
- Specification
Oct 24, 2026Melanosis (Black Spot) in Shrimp: Causes and Prevention
Melanosis turns shrimp heads, shells and joints dark after harvest. How it forms, which prevention methods plants use and how to write a black spot limit.
- Logistics
Oct 23, 2026Shrimp for Korea and Australia: Import Rules and Specs
What a buyer should check before importing Vietnam shrimp into Korea or Australia: biosecurity, facility registration, labels, residues and spec choices.
- Choosing a Supplier
Oct 22, 2026Shrimp for Foodservice Chains: Portion Counts and Packs
How foodservice chains turn a menu portion into a shrimp size grade, pack and cost per portion, and what to specify when sourcing from Vietnam processors.
- Specification
Oct 21, 2026Shrimp for Dumplings and Dim Sum: Raw Material Specs
How dumpling and dim sum makers specify shrimp from Vietnam: size, peeled form, drip loss, bite, treatment and pack, plus tests that predict steamed quality.
- Specification
Oct 20, 2026Shrimp Color Grades: Raw Color and Cooked Color Scores
No single standard scores shrimp color. How raw color and cooked color differ, what moves them and how to write a color spec with cards and a tolerance.
- Certification
Oct 19, 2026Shrimp Antibiotic Residue Testing for EU and US Entry
Which residues the EU and US test for in imported shrimp, how Vietnam plants test lots before shipping and which records to request before you place an order.
- Choosing a Supplier
Oct 18, 2026Sea-Caught vs Farmed Shrimp From Vietnam: What to Expect
Wild sea-caught and farmed shrimp from Vietnam differ in size spread, flavor, supply and import documents. See what to expect and how to write the spec.
- Choosing a Supplier
Oct 17, 2026Private Label Frozen Shrimp for Supermarket Brands
How a supermarket brand develops private label frozen shrimp with a Vietnam plant: spec, packaging, audits, label rules, minimums and the development timeline.
- Certification
Oct 16, 2026Organic Mangrove Shrimp From Ca Mau: How It Is Farmed
How organic mangrove shrimp is farmed in Ca Mau, what the certification checks, why supply is small and what a buyer should verify before using the claim.
- Specification
Oct 15, 2026Nobashi Shrimp: How Stretched Shrimp Is Made for Japan
What nobashi shrimp is, how Vietnam plants stretch and pack it for tempura and ebi fry, which specs Japan buyers write and where quotes go wrong in practice.
- Specification
Oct 14, 2026IQF vs Semi-IQF vs Block Frozen Shrimp: What Differs
How IQF, semi-IQF and block frozen shrimp differ in freezing method, glaze, pack size and use, and which format to write into a Vietnam shrimp spec request.
- Specification
Oct 13, 2026Giant Freshwater Prawn From Vietnam: Specs and Supply
How giant freshwater prawn is farmed in the Mekong Delta, how it is sized and packed, what yield to expect and what to ask a Vietnam plant before ordering.
- Specification
Oct 12, 2026Frozen Shrimp Defects: Soft Shell, Broken, Dehydration
Soft shell, broken pieces and dehydration cause most frozen shrimp claims. How each defect forms, how to inspect for it and how to write limits that stand up.
- Specification
Oct 11, 2026Cooked Shrimp Rings and Party Platters for US Retail
How shrimp rings and party platters are built, which size, pack and label specs US retailers set, and how to plan a seasonal order with a Vietnam plant.
- Specification
Oct 10, 2026Cooked Shrimp Processing: Cook Yield and Listeria Control
How cooked frozen shrimp is made, how cook yield changes your price per kilogram and which Listeria controls to ask a Vietnam plant to prove before ordering.
- Specification
Oct 6, 2026Breaded and Tempura Shrimp: Coating Ratio and Specs
Coating ratio decides what you pay for in breaded and tempura shrimp. How it is measured, what US rules require and which specs to give a Vietnam plant.
- Specification
Sep 27, 2026Shrimp Processing Forms: HOSO to PD to Value-Add
HOSO, HLSO, PD, PUD, PDTO, EZ-peel, cooked and value-add. What each processing form means, the yield loss it carries, and how to read the abbreviation on a spec sheet.
- Choosing a Supplier
Sep 27, 2026Vietnam vs India vs Ecuador Shrimp Suppliers Compared
Species strength, processing capability, certification norms and shipping time compared across the three biggest farmed shrimp origins, so you know which one fits your spec.
- Logistics
Sep 26, 2026Frozen Shrimp Payment Terms and First Order Timeline
Deposit structures, letters of credit, pre-shipment inspection and a realistic week by week timeline from first spec to a container landing at your port.
- Specification
Sep 26, 2026Glaze, Net Weight and Yield in Frozen Shrimp Quotes
Glaze percentage, net versus gross weight and yield loss by processing form. How to normalise two Vietnam shrimp quotes so the cheaper number is actually the cheaper shrimp.
- Certification
Sep 26, 2026Shrimp Certifications by Export Market: US, EU and Japan
HACCP, BAP, ASC, BRC, IFS, EU establishment numbers and FDA registration. Which certificates a Vietnam shrimp plant needs for each market, and which ones only your retailer cares about.
- Pricing
Sep 26, 2026Vietnam Shrimp Size Grades and How They Set Your Price
Count per pound decides most of a frozen shrimp quote. How Vietnam size grades are written, how glaze and net weight distort a comparison, and what to fix before you ask for a price.
- For Processors
Sep 26, 2026What Importers Ask Vietnam Shrimp Processors First
For Vietnam shrimp processors: the profile details, certificate numbers and documents US, EU and Japan importers check before they price a first order, and how to have them ready.