According to Anfaco, this is the chapter that experienced the greatest growth among seafood and aquaculture products, which together generated more than EUR 1,660 million between January and July 2012, a 7.62 per cent increase compared to the same period last year.
As to frozen fish, 267,650 tonnes were sent abroad for more than EUR 453 million, figures that show a drop of 8.35 per cent in volume and a rise of 11.81 per cent in value.
In the case of fresh fish, exports were up 6.36 per cent in value, reaching over EUR 207 million, despite a decrease of 4.79 per cent in volume, which amounted to 47,047 tonnes.
The same trend was observed in the area of shellfish, which recorded a 3.25 per cent increase in value and 3.31 per cent in volume, with EUR 275 million and 84,621 tonnes.
Regarding crustaceans, 20,068 tonnes were sent abroad (5.04 per cent less than in the first seven months of 2011) for EUR 120 million (8.51 per cent more).
By contrast, exports of fish fillets increased by 3.92 per cent in volume – 27,990 tonnes – and were down 4.19 per cent in value -- EUR 142.7 million.
In the report, Anfaco notes that shipments of dried, salted and/or smoked fish abroad increased by 5.93 per cent in volume (8,795 tonnes) and decreased by 0.07 per cent in value (EUR 40 million).
Among canned products, tuna remains the 'flagship' with 70 per cent of the total value and more than EUR 297 million between January and July, 2012.
In the same period, Spain exported 61,802 tonnes of tuna, that is to say, 0.23 per cent more than in 2011.
The 'big increase' is also highlighted among the sales of mackerel, with 72 per cent in volume -- 1,036 tonnes -- and 54 per cent rise in value -- EUR 4.5 million.
Furthermore, there was a growth in the sales of canned sardines abroad: 1,435 tonnes (1.2 per cent more than in 2011) for EUR 5.6 million (up 7.2 per cent).
With regard to destinations, Europe remained the largest market, with a rise in exports of 11.89 per cent, reaching EUR 387.3 million. America was the second destination, with EUR 15.3 million, that is to say, 3.43 per cent more than in the first seven months of 2011.
Africa (EUR 14.2 million), Asia (EUR 2.9 million) and Oceania (EUR 712,000) were located further back.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the first six months of 2026, Ha Tinh province continued to implement comprehensive solutions to combat IUU fishing; strictly manage the fishing fleet, control fishing vessels entering and leaving ports, operate vessel tracking devices, trace the origin of seafood, and severely punish violations.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam's tilapia exports reached USD 7 million in June 2026, down 32% compared with the same month in 2025. Nevertheless, thanks to strong growth in the first five months of the year, cumulative tilapia exports in the first half of 2026 totaled USD 69 million, up 67% year on year.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Sa Giang Import-Export Joint Stock Company, a member of the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), has been honored with the "Famous Brand - Competitive Vietnamese Brand 2026" certification at an award ceremony organized by the Vietnam Intellectual Property Association (VIPA).
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) China imported nearly $1.4 billion worth of Vietnamese seafood in the first half of the year, a 40% increase compared to the same period last year, surpassing the US to become the largest export market for the industry.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) As part of Vietfish 2026, the International Seafood Hosted Buyer Program has been designed as a dedicated B2B matchmaking initiative for selected international buyers. The program provides opportunities to meet directly with Vietnamese seafood companies, gain market insights, and experience Vietnam's seafood supply chain firsthand.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) A Story from Cà Mau’s Coast It’s 5 AM in Cà Mau. Minh, a third-generation fisherman, is ready to set sail. But unlike his father and grandfather, his boat no longer runs on an old diesel engine that burns fuel and clouds the sky with smoke. Instead, it’s powered by a hybrid engine that saves 40% fuel—funded by an ESG program from a major seafood exporter.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam's pangasius industry is shifting its focus from increasing production volume to enhancing value-added products in order to meet the increasingly stringent requirements of export markets. In An Giang Province—the country's leading hub for pangasius farming and processing—businesses and farmers are prioritizing product quality, traceability, food safety, and sustainable development rather than expanding output.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Following strong growth in 2025, Vietnam’s tuna exports to Sweden continued to edge higher during the first five months of 2026. However, the picture is far from straightforward. Orders have fluctuated significantly from month to month, indicating that this market remains cautious, with purchasing decisions closely tied to actual demand and the import cycles of Nordic distributors rather than to a steady upward trend.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) China’s shrimp imports in the first five months of 2026 continued to surpass the same period in 2025, indicating that demand in the world’s largest seafood-consuming market remains strong. However, behind the growth figures lies an increasingly competitive landscape: Ecuador dominates the competitively priced whiteleg shrimp segment, India remains the second-largest supplier, while Vietnam stands out in the lobster segment but still needs to strengthen its advantages through quality, traceability, and reliable supply.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Lobster exports to China continued to surge in the first half of this year, putting the lobster industry on the verge of reaching an export value exceeding $1 billion.
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