Vietnam increases exports of frozen steamed tuna loin

News 08:42 20/03/2023
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Inflation and economic recession are causing the export of most of Vietnam's tuna groups in January 2023 to decrease sharply. However, the export of other processed tuna products HS code 16, mainly frozen steamed tuna loin, increased by 25% over the same period in 2022 and became the second largest exported tuna products of Vietnam.

In 2022, the price of transportation, vegetable oil, and steel soars have skyrocketed, pushing up the price of finished canned tuna. This has caused the import demand of canned tuna to decline and countries tend to increase imports of frozen tuna loins for domestic production to reduce costs. This has affected the structure of Vietnam's export tuna products.

Besides, from the end of 2022 until now, the price of whole fresh/frozen tuna on the world market has remained high, due to the low catch in the sea. Therefore, the market demand for whole tuna imports in the first month of 2023 is low. Moreover, the preferential tariff quotas for the group of frozen steamed tuna loins under free trade agreements such as the EVFTA, the CPTPP boosted export orders.

Exports of processed tuna products HS code 16, mainly frozen steamed tuna loin, increased by 25% over the same period in 2022 

According to statistics of Vietnam Customs, Vietnam's exports of other processed tuna products HS code 16 have grown continuously from August 2022 until now.

This growth is thanks to the promotion of other processed tuna exports to key markets. The top 10 largest import markets accounted for 93% of the total export value of this product group in January.

In January 2023, tuna exports to main import markets such as the US, Japan, Egypt and Australia decreased over the same period. However, Vietnam's other processed tuna exports to Israel increased at a "galloping" rate of 2,283% over the same period. With this growth rate, Israel from the 10th position in the top of other processed tuna import markets of Vietnam in January 2022 has risen to become the second largest importer.

Along with Israel, Vietnam's other processed tuna exports to other main markets such as Peru, Canada, Thailand, Korea, Italy, Mexico or Chile all increased over the same period.

Currently, the price of whole tuna in the world market has not shown any signs of cooling down. The preferential tariff quotas are gradually used up. All of these are expected to further boost exports of processed tuna products, especially frozen steamed tuna loins in the first three months of 2023.

VIETNAM’S OTHER PROCESSED TUNA EXPORTS ( HS CODE 16) (Unit: USD)

Market

Jan/2022

Jan/2023

Change(%)

The US

6,133,016

3,731,517

-39

Israel

98,400

2,345,059

2,283

Peru

993,640

1,522,653

53

Canada

837,784

1,290,866

54

Thailand

682.758

1,028,698

51

South Korea

132,000

816,380

518

Japan

886,838

814,476

-8

Italy

 

696,357

 

Mexico

590,604

676,143

14

Chile

 

507,630

 

Others

1,205,998

1,043,758

-13

Total

11,561,038

14,473,536

25

Compiled by Thuy Linh 

Bạn đang đọc bài viết Vietnam increases exports of frozen steamed tuna loin tại chuyên mục News của Hiệp hội VASEP
exports of frozen steamed tuna

TIN MỚI CẬP NHẬT

Vietnam’s tilapia makes its mark thanks to sustainability and nutritional value

 |  09:26 12/12/2025

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Tilapia is easy to farm and provides high economic and nutritional value, making it a sought-after export commodity in many countries.

Vietnam’s seafood exports in 2025 are heading towards the USD 11 billion mark

 |  08:50 10/12/2025

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s seafood exports in the first 10 months of 2025 recorded significant progress, reaching more than USD 9.5 billion, up 15% year-on-year. This result reflects the sector’s persistent efforts amid a highly volatile market, especially policy shocks from the US Although signs of slowdown emerged in the third quarter due to countervailing taxes, key product groups still maintained strong momentum and created a foundation for full-year exports to reach USD 11 billion.

Vietnam’s tuna on the brink of 0% tariffs in the U.S: Breakthrough potential but significant challenges remain

 |  08:37 08/12/2025

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s agreement with the United States on a framework for reciprocal, fair, and balanced trade—reached during the 2025 ASEAN Summit in Malaysia—has generated strong optimism for Vietnamese exports, including tuna. Numerous positive points in the joint statement have raised high expectations for Vietnamese export goods, but turning these expectations into tangible benefits remains a long and challenging journey.

Solutions to promote Ca Mau crab exports

 |  09:16 04/12/2025

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) At the conference on “Linking the Production and Consumption Chain of Ca Mau Crab 2025,” Vice Chairman of the Ca Mau Provincial People’s Committee Lê Văn Sử posed a central question: how to shift the province’s crab exports toward official trade channels, instead of relying heavily on small-scale border trade with China as currently practiced.

Japanese market expands its demand for Vietnamese pangasius

 |  09:16 03/12/2025

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The whitefish market in Japan is showing a clear divergence among supplying countries, in which Vietnam continues to affirm its role as a stable and high-potential exporter. Vietnam currently ranks third after the US and Russia in whitefish export value to Japan. Thanks to tariff incentives and the ability to meet Japan’s strict standards, Vietnamese pangasius continues to record a stable and positive growth trend.

Ca Mau expands RAS-IMTA shrimp farming model to 1,500 hectares

 |  09:16 01/12/2025

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The People's Committee of Ca Mau Province has just issued a plan to expand the super-intensive, low-water-exchange, biosecure white-leg shrimp farming model (RAS-IMTA) for whiteleg shrimp farming to a scale of 1,500 hectares, aiming to develop high-tech, sustainable and environmentally friendly shrimp farming.

Sa Giang plans to double its charter capital, raising 465 billion VND to invest in Hoan Ngoc Food.

 |  15:21 27/11/2025

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Sa Giang Import-Export Joint Stock Company (HNX: SGC) plans to issue over 7.1 million shares to raise nearly 465 Billion VND for Hoan Ngoc M&A Deal.

Vietnam’s tilapia industry accelerates: From short-term opportunities to long-term strategy

 |  09:19 27/11/2025

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to Rabobank, global tilapia production is forecast to exceed 7 million tons in 2025, driven by a strong recovery in major producing countries including China, Indonesia, Egypt, Bangladesh and Vietnam. Among them, Vietnam is emerging as a potential tilapia supplier in the global supply chain, capitalizing on market fluctuations to expand production and exports.

Seafood exporters break through after a period of slowdown

 |  09:04 26/11/2025

By the end of Q3/2025, Vietnam’s seafood industry recorded a clear recovery as a series of leading companies reported strong profits — some even achieving the highest results in their history. After several quarters struggling with high costs and weakened demand, the latest business results indicate a robust comeback across the industry.

Vietnam and the Netherlands cooperate to build a national brand for a sustainable seafood industry

 |  08:25 25/11/2025

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On November 12 in Ho Chi Minh City, the Embassy of the Netherlands, in coordination with the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, organized the Vietnam–Netherlands Business Forum under the theme “Shaping the future of sustainable aquaculture in the Mekong Delta.”

VASEP - HIỆP HỘI CHẾ BIẾN VÀ XUẤT KHẨU THỦY SẢN VIỆT NAM

Chịu trách nhiệm: Ông Nguyễn Hoài Nam - Phó Tổng thư ký Hiệp hội

Đơn vị vận hành trang tin điện tử: Trung tâm VASEP.PRO

Trưởng Ban Biên tập: Bà Phùng Thị Kim Thu

Giấy phép hoạt động Trang thông tin điện tử tổng hợp số 138/GP-TTĐT, ngày 01/10/2013 của Bộ Thông tin và Truyền thông

Tel: (+84 24) 3.7715055 – (ext.203); email: kimthu@vasep.com.vn

Trụ sở: Số 7 đường Nguyễn Quý Cảnh, Phường An Phú, Quận 2, Tp.Hồ Chí Minh

Tel: (+84) 28.628.10430 - Fax: (+84) 28.628.10437 - Email: vasephcm@vasep.com.vn

VPĐD: số 10, Nguyễn Công Hoan, Ngọc Khánh, Ba Đình, Hà Nội

Tel: (+84 24) 3.7715055 - Fax: (+84 24) 37715084 - Email: vasephn@vasep.com.vn

© Copyright 2020 - Mọi hình thức sao chép phải được sự chấp thuận bằng văn bản của VASEP

DANH MỤC