This volume is similar to that recorded in the first six months of 2012, when 20,006.7 tonnes of the crustacean were landed.
According to the latest reports, a total of 8,651 tonnes of shrimp was landed in June while in May only 1,998.6 tonnes were landed. The last month’s upturn coincides with the opening of the fishery in national waters.
The undersecretariat explained that out of the total unloaded until 28 June, beam trawling vessels contributed 11,234.7 tonnes; the coastal vessels provided 6,594.6 tonnes; vessels that fish in bays/estuaries supported 615 tonnes; and fresh fish vessels contributed 577.4 tonnes.
Meanwhile, the Argentinean Fisheries Business Council (CEPA) and the Chamber of Argentinean Fisheries Industry (Caipa) confirmed that "the season in national waters is being developed with good results in number and size, with a migration of the resource towards the East, and in some cases towards the North," Pescare reported.
The chambers had asked the Federal Fisheries Council (CFP) to expand the area of operations and this agency finally ordered to extend it to 62° west longitude, between parallels 45° and 47° South latitude.
In addition, from the National Institute of Fisheries Research and Development(Inidep) it was confirmed that there is "a shifting of the concentrations being exploited that occurs in a north-northeast direction, as it happens every year in the winter season."
With respect to the sale price, in April USD 5,527 a tonne was paid, a level that represents a decline of 1.9 per cent year-on-year.
Fernando Alvarez, Conarpesa company chairman, which operates in Chubut and
"At present it has started better than last year, but it is too soon to say. When they start to unload more boats, we will see, but the catches are good as well as the sizes, but there is always the uncertainty as to how the markets will evolve," he pointed out.
And he added: "There are many companies that have not taken out their boats and, whether you like it or not, it affects the price and the stock volumes, since the absence of many fishing vessels has a positive impact," the entrepreneur pointed out, according to Tiempo Sur.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The US remains Vietnam’s largest single market for shrimp imports, accounting for 20% of Vietnam's total shrimp exports globally. As of October 15th, 2024, Vietnamese shrimp exports to the US reached nearly 600 million dollas, marking a 10% increase compared to the same period in 2023.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to Vietnam Customs, pangasius exports to Canada reached over 1 million USD in the first half of October 2024, a 33% decrease compared to the same period last year. However, by October 15, 2024, total pangasius exports to Canada had reached 32 million USD, reflecting a 10% increase compared to the same period in 2023.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Cà Mau is accelerating its digital transformation, developing green industries, and promoting high-tech processing of agricultural and aquatic products, with a focus on sustainable economic growth and environmental protection.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The Dong Thap Pangasius Festival 2024, themed 'Dong Thap Pangasius: Green Journey - Green Value', will take place on November 16-17 in Hong Ngu City.
The positive business momentum in the domestic seafood sector could last into the first half of 2025, according to experts.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the first three quarters of 2024, brackish water shrimp production exceeded 1.1 million tons, with export revenue reaching $2.8 billion. The seafood industry has set a target of $4 billion for shrimp exports for the entire year.
While the price of 1 kg of shrimp hovers around 20 USD, the value of 1 kg of chitosan—extracted from shrimp—can soar to 500 USD. This highlights a significant challenge within the seafood processing industry.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) By October, Vietnam's shrimp exports had generated nearly $3 billion, reflecting an increase of over 10% compared to the same period last year. Shrimp remains the leading commodity contributing to the export turnover of the entire seafood industry.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Sao Ta Foods Joint Stock Company (FIMEX VN - HoSE: FMC) concluded Q3/2024 with significant growth in revenue. Specifically, Sao Ta Food recorded revenue of VND 2,845 billion, a 58.6% increase year-on-year. The company's profit after tax reached VND 95 billion, up 6.2%.
VASEP's Seafood Export Report for the third quarter of 2024 provides a comprehensive overview of Vietnam's seafood export performance in the first nine months, with impressive results reaching $7.2 billion—an increase of 9% over the same period last year. In the third quarter alone, seafood exports grew by 15%, totaling $2.8 billion. This growth is attributed to a recovery in demand and prices in key markets such as the U.S. and China, as well as the competitive advantage of value-added products in markets like Japan and Australia.
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