Main export seafood items to Australia encompassed shrimp, making up 60 percent of total seafood export to the market, followed by pangasius with the proportion of 26.2 percent, mollusk with 3.4 percent (in which cephalopod occupied 2.6 percent).
According to Vietnam Customs, in the first nine months of 2012, cephalopod shipment to Australia reported a positive growth of 24.9 percent compared to the corresponding time of 2011 and reached US$3.63 million. In which exports of frozen, fresh squid reported the highest level of over US$2 million, making up 57 percent of total Vietnam cephalopod export value to the country. The figure was up 77 percent from that of the same period of 2011. Frozen octopus exports accounted for the second highest proportion of 38.4 percent and reached nearly US$1.7 million.
However, this is only item in the group of mollusk reported monthly consecutive reduction since the second quarter of 2012. Thus, in the period between January and September, total frozen octopus exports to the market tumbled by 17.9 percent over that of the same period of 2011.
At the same time, exports of processed squid (HS 16 code) and grilled, dried squid (HS 03 code), including ready to eat, dried squid from Vietnam to Australia reported an instability with small export value and modest proportion of only 2 percent, evenin some months these products were not exported; however, total export value of two these products in Jan – Sep recorded a surprising triple digit growth of 678.1 percent and 151.7 percent, respectively.
According to chart of cephalopod exports to Australia in the first 9 months of 2011 and 2012, cephalopod exports to Australia saw ebbs and flows with instability in monthly export value. Through the year to date, export value in March and August reported the highest level of over US$700 thousand with fairly high growth of 225.4 percent and 79.7 percent, respectively compared to the same period of last year.
Besides, export value in the second quarter of 2012 (April, May, June) was modest but it marked the high growth. The highest growth of 248.5 percent was obtained in April. In contrast, in July and September, shipment value fell sharply to US$148.7 thousand and US$231.5 thousand, equal to the decline of 65.8 percent and 69.5 percent, respectively over those of the same period of 2011.
Currently, Vietnam seafood is shipped to Australia with zero export duty which is a huge advantage for Vietnam enterprises to increase their competitiveness in the market. Trade and duty policies of Australia are fairly transparent. However, according to experts in trade promotion to Australia, enterprises still face obstacles because the market imposes strict requirements on food safety and hygiene and products’ design. Enterprises should carry out market research carefully and pay attention to ensure their products’ quality in order to remain and expand their market share in the potential and large market.
(seafoo.vasep.com.vn) Ca Mau Province is stepping up efforts to protect aquatic resources and promote transparent and sustainable fisheries, joining the country’s efforts to have the European Commission (EC) remove its “yellow card” warning for illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
(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.
(vasep.com.vn) In the first seven months of 2026, Vietnam’s pangasius exports to the United States reached US$189 million, down 8% year-on-year. In July alone, export value reached US$22 million, down 28%. This trend indicates that U.S. demand for pangasius imports has remained relatively cautious this year, as importers tend to maintain moderate inventory levels and limit stockpiling.
(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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