(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The first 700 tons of Vietnamese tilapia ordered and imported by JBS Group will initially be distributed through supermarket chains, the Horeca network and JBS’s product showrooms in Brazil.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) 2025 marks another leap for Ecuador on the global tuna trade map: production and export values surged, processing plants expanded into China and Europe, while the Ecuadorian government has intensified fisheries management measures. This trajectory poses both present not only heightened competitive risks but also strategic challenges for Vietnam’s tuna industry.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s pangasius exports in the first nine months of 2025 reached nearly $1.6 billion, up 9% year-on-year, signaling a recovery after a prolonged downturn. The market landscape is shifting notably with CPTPP countries, Brazil and Thailand emerging as growth drivers while China - Hong Kong and the U.S show signs of stagnation.

(vasep.com.vn) - According to the Department of Fisheries and Fishery Control (the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment), both seafood output and export value showed positive growth in the first nine months of 2025, laying the groundwork for a breakthrough year.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) - According to Vietnam Customs data, Vietnam’s shrimp exports to the EU reached $434 million in the first nine months of 2025, up 21% year-on-year. September alone surged by 48%. Double-digit growth was recorded across all three major importing markets within the bloc

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to Vietnam Customs data, as of August 15, 2025, Vietnam’s shrimp exports to China and Hong Kong reached nearly $767 million, up 76% compared to the same period last year and accounting for nearly 29% of Vietnam's total shrimp export value. This is the fastest-growing market for Vietnamese shrimp this year. In the first half of August alone, export value reached nearly $57 million, making up almost 30% of the nation's total shrimp exports.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam and South Korea have just signed a Memorandum of Understanding to expand cooperation in offshore aquaculture, promote sustainable fisheries development, transfer aquaculture technology and address the European Commission’s “yellow card” on Vietnamese seafood.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Acting Minister of Agriculture and Environment Tran Duc Thang’s and South Korean Minister of Oceans and Fisheries have signed a new MoU on fisheries cooperation, aiming to enhance mariculture investment towards sustainable development.

(seafood.vasep.com) Vietnam and Malaysia are actively promoting cooperation in the Halal industry to leverage complementary strengths and tap into the potential of the global Halal economy which is worth trillions of dollars.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to data from the International Trade Centre (ITC), U.S imports of white fish in the first five months of this year reached 810 million USD, up 15% compared to the same period last year. China remains the largest supplier of white fish to the US during this period. The most popular white fish product among US consumers is frozen tilapia fillets - HS030461.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam Trade Office in Russia recommends that Vietnamese enterprises take a proactive approach to investment, strengthen risk management, and optimize logistics in order to boost exports to this high-potential market.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Mollusks—an invertebrate aquatic animal group that includes clams, cockles, snails, oysters, abalone,... are one of the most promising sectors in Vietnam’s aquaculture industry and are playing an increasingly important role in the country’s marine economy. With ideal natural conditions and positive growth in both production and export value, mollusk farming is moving in the right direction. However, to ensure sustainable and effective development, several bottlenecks still need to be addressed.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) After a sluggish period in 2023, Vietnam's pangasius exports to the European Union (EU) market have shown positive signs in the first four months of 2025. According to data from Vietnam Customs, pangasius exports to the EU reached USD 61 million during this period, marking a 9% increase compared to the same period last year. While this is an encouraging signal, much of the growth stems from a few individual markets, whereas many other countries continue to record a decline in imports.

After a slow start in the first month of the quarter, Vietnam’s fish cake and surimi exports posted consecutive growth in the following two months, bringing total export value in Q1 2025 to over USD 80 million, up 31% year-on-year.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to data from Vietnam Customs, in March 2025, Vietnam’s pangasius exports reached USD 182 million, up 21% from the previous month and 16% year-on-year. Robust demand from Vietnam’s two key export destinations - the United States and China - continues to play a pivotal role in driving the outbound flow of pangasius products beyond national borders.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the first quarter of 2025, Vietnam’s shrimp exports to the European Union (EU) reached over USD 107 million, marking a 33% year-on-year increase and signaling a strong start to the year. The growth was driven by the recovery of demand in Europe, the proactive adaptation of Vietnamese exporters in diversifying their product portfolios, and the effective utilization of preferential tariffs under the EVFTA.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) A total of 40 finalists have been selected for the Seafood Excellence Global Awards 2025, to be held during the Seafood Expo Global in Barcelona, Spain, from May 6 to 8, 2025.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) One of the main drivers of growth in the tilapia industry today is the increasing demand for affordable protein sources, as consumers continue to prioritize healthier diets, positioning tilapia as a preferred choice.

The United States is the world’s largest importer of tilapia, while China remains the leading global exporter of this species. However, facing a tariff rate as high as 150%, Chinese tilapia is rapidly losing access to the U.S. market. This development presents a significant opportunity for other exporting countries, including Vietnam, to expand their market share in the U.S. in the coming period.

As one of the world’s top three shrimp-exporting nations, Vietnam’s shrimp industry is simultaneously facing numerous formidable challenges—ranging from climate change and high production costs to disease outbreaks and intense global competition. These pressures, however, present a pivotal opportunity for Vietnam to transform toward sustainable and environmentally responsible development.