(seafood.vasep.com) In the first six months of 2025, Vietnam’s squid and octopus exports achieved positive results, reaching a total value of 335 million USD, a 16% increase compared to the same period in 2024. Of this, squid accounted for 58% with a value of 194 million USD (up 24%), while octopus made up 42% with 141 million USD (up 7%). However, these results were not consistent across all markets, clearly reflecting the opportunities, challenges and technical barriers currently affecting export businesses.