The U.S. was an important market of Vietnam mollusk. Between Jan and Sep 2012, cephalopod exports from Vietnam to the U.S. hit US$7.21 million and bivalve mollusk shipment reached US$4.66 million.
According to statistics of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), in the first 8 months of 2012, mollusk only accounted for 8 percent in volume and 6 percent in value of the U.S.’s total seafood imports while shrimp, tuna, salmon, marine finfish and freshwater finfish make up a higher proportion.
As of August 2012, the U.S. purchased 130,300 MT mollusk in all varieties from 108 origins in the world, worth by US$662.8 million, down 2 percent both in volume and value compared to the same period of last year.
China was the leading mollusk supplier for the U.S. with the proportion of 33 percent in volume and 28 percent in value. Through August 2012, the U.S. imported 43,400 MT from China, valued at US$188 million, down 13 percent in volume and 19 percent in value compared to the corresponding period of last year. The average import price was US$4.34 per kilogram, down 6.1 percent. Cockle, scallop and squid made up the highest proportion out of Chinese mollusk exported to the U.S. However, this year, exports of cockle and scallop reduced 67 percent in both volume and value, led to a decline in total mollusk exports.
Mexico ranked the 8th position among mollusk exporters to the U.S. with the highest average export price of US$6.6 per kilogram. In 2012, mollusk export volume from Mexico to the U.S. was up 3 percent but export value sank by 14 percent because exports of cockle and scallop reduced over 90 percent from that of the same time of 2011.
Vietnam ranked the 16th position in the list of mollusk suppliers for the U.S., with the market share of 1.9 percent in volume and 1.7 percent in value. Average import price of mollusk from Vietnam touched US$4.62 per kilogram, 25.7 percent higher than that of China. Shipment of Loligo squid, frozen octopus and cuttlefish to the U.S. in Jan – Sep 2012 marked a positive growth of 65 percent, 232 percent, 240 percent respectively from those of the same time last year. The average export price of Loligo squid was US$6.6 per kilogram, up nearly 13 percent, octopus with US$4.28 per kilogram, up modestly over the same time of 2011 (US$4.23).
In 2011, Vietnam’s exports of cockle, scallop occupied the highest value in total mollusk export to the U.S., however, in this year, Vietnam hardly exported these items. It was attributable to U.S.’s low demand for cockle, scallop and shortage of raw material in Vietnam.
According to USDA, this year, cephalopod imports into the U.S. marked a positive growth despite modest import volume in a comparison with other seafood products while imports of bivalve mollusk (cockle, scallop) reduced remarkably from main suppliers (China, Thailand, Mexico and Vietnam).
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(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam has strengthened its position in China’s massive seafood market, becoming the largest lobster supplier while maintaining a dominant share of the country’s imported pangasius.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietfish 2026 was more than just a larger exhibition space. Through B2B meetings, booth discussions, production-chain visits and post-show feedback, businesses and buyers found something more concrete: suitable suppliers, processing capabilities, technology solutions, new markets and a foundation for building long-term trust and partnerships.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s tilapia exports to the United States declined significantly in the first seven months of 2026. Cumulative export value reached US$18 million, down 42% from the same period in 2025. In July alone, exports amounted to just US$2 million, plunging 70%, indicating a clear slowdown in import demand from the US market.
(vasep.com.vn) At the seminar “Global Seafood Markets and the Future Workforce: Trends, Opportunities and Directions for the Sustainable Development of Vietnam’s Fisheries Sector,” held as part of VIETFISH 2026, Ms. Shirlene Maria Anthonysamy, Fisheries Officer (Markets) and GLOBEFISH Coordinator at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), presented initiatives aimed at promoting youth participation in fisheries and aquaculture.
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(vasep.com.vn) After three days at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City, the Vietnam International Fisheries Exhibition – VIETFISH 2026 – has successfully concluded, leaving a strong impression in terms of scale, visitor numbers, the quality of business connections, and innovative activities. With more than 14,000 m² of exhibition space, 335 companies, 568 booths, participation from representatives of 17 countries and territories, and nearly 15,000 visitors, VIETFISH 2026 has once again affirmed its role as an important meeting point for Vietnam’s and the global seafood industry.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Held as part of Vietfish 2026 from August 19–21 at SECC in Ho Chi Minh City, a series of five specialized seminars provided the seafood business community with updates on markets, technology, standards, human resources and cooperation opportunities. With the participation of experts, international organizations, government agencies and businesses from Vietnam and abroad, the seminars created an additional platform for professional exchange alongside the exhibition’s product showcases and business networking activities.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On the morning of August 19, 2026, the Vietnam International Seafood Exhibition – VIETFISH 2026 officially opened at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City. With 568 booths representing 335 companies, alongside the presence of senior government officials, local authorities, diplomatic missions and international partners, VIETFISH 2026 kicks off three days of business networking, technology exchange and market engagement under the overarching theme “Innovation and Sustainability.”
The Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) officially announces that the Vietnam International Seafood Exhibition (Vietfish 2026) will take place from August 19–21, 2026, at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), Ho Chi Minh City.
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