Markets · Japan and Korea
Frozen Seafood from Vietnam for Japan and South Korea
Japanese and Korean buyers are exact about sizing, appearance and residue testing. They order peeled tail-on shrimp, nobashi for tempura, HLSO for reprocessing, and squid, cuttlefish and baby octopus. We exhibited at the Seoul Seafood Show in 2024.
What we supply to Japan and Korea
Import rules we work to
Japan: residue limits
Japan applies a positive list of residue limits to every shipment, with random testing at the port. Test reports against Japanese limits can be arranged before loading.
Korea: facility registration
Exporting plants must be registered with Korea's Ministry of Food and Drug Safety before shipping.
Korea: shrimp quota
Under the Korea-Vietnam FTA, a set tonnage of Vietnamese shrimp enters each year at a reduced duty. Our guide explains how the quota works.
Shipping: Reefer containers to Tokyo, Yokohama, Osaka, Busan and Incheon, on FOB, CFR or CIF terms. Certificates and plant registration numbers are on our Quality page.
Frequently asked questions
Do you pack nobashi on trays for Japan?
Yes. Nobashi is packed on trays, usually 20 or 30 pieces each, to the length and count you specify.
Can you label in Japanese or Korean?
Yes. Send the label text and we will print it on the carton or inner pack.
Buyer guides and news
- Supplying Frozen Shrimp to Japan: What Importers Check Before the First OrderWhat Japanese importers check before a first frozen shrimp order from Vietnam: specifications, residue testing, glazing, sizing and packing.
- Exporting Seafood from Vietnam to South Korea: Registration, Shrimp Quota and LabelsFacility registration, the shrimp tariff quota and Korean labelling rules for seafood shipped from Vietnam to South Korea, explained for importers.
Request specifications and a quotation
Send the product, form, size, packing, quantity and destination port. Our export team replies with a specification and price.
