At that time, Vietnam cephalopod exporters switched to export their products to main markets in which export value to Japan was up 35.8 percent, to ASEAN up 21.1 percent and China and Hong Kong up 53.5 percent, the U.S. up nearly 22 percent but export value to Taiwan was down 49.8 percent over that of the same period of 2011.
Between January and September 2012, bivalve mollusk exports to Taiwan in consecutive 8 months sank by 50.6 – 89.3 percent over that of the same time last year. The figure showed an alarming reduction in the current situation of mollusk exports.
Although, up to now, seafood in general and cephalopod, bivalve mollusk in particular are still crucial in Taiwanese people’s diet, in the last three years, the market reduced importing these seafood items and increased importing farmed fish such as cobia, red snapper, grouper and strengthened to cooperate with Chinese seafood enterprises.
In the five year period between 2007 and 2010, mollusk (HS 0307 code) imports into Taiwan surged by 200 percent in volume and 140 percent in value. However, in recent two years, the figures dropped annually.
According to Taiwan Customs, in the first 7 months of this year, seafood (HS 0307 code) imports into the market still advanced by 9 percent in volume but reported the equal value over those of 2011.
In the first 7 months of 2012, average export price of cephalopod and bivalve mollusk to Taiwan was much lower than that to South Korea and ASEAN. Average import price of mullusk into Taiwan dropped to US$2.5 – US$2.75 per kilogram in 2012 from US$2.8 – US$3.2 per kilogram in 2011.
At the same time, Taiwan reduced mollusk import value from countries such as Japan down 35 percent, the Philippines down 8 percent and Peru down 16 percent while the market increased importing from China with the growth in volume of 13 percent and in value of nearly 5 percent; imports from Indonesia up 21 percent in volume and 38.7 percent in value. Now, China and Indonesia are two largest suppliers of these products for Taiwan.
As of July 2012, squid (HS 030749 code) imports into Taiwan from Indonesia were up more than 26 percent in volume and more than 60 percent in value. The figure of imports from China surged by over 200 percent in volume and nearly 280 percent in value.
Through the year to July 2012, Taiwan also purchased more than 1,300 MT of oyster, over 50 MT of scallop, over 340 MT of octopus, mainly from China.
In the remaining months of the year, there may be little change in mollusk export price to Taiwan and Taiwanese enterprises are boosting cooperation with Chinese enterprises which Vietnam cephalopod exporters should pay attention to boost exporting to the market for the last time of this year.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Japan continues to be one of Vietnam’s most important and stable shrimp markets. In recent years, shrimp exports to this market have fluctuated in line with Japan’s broader economic and consumption cycles, yet Japan remains a major, high-value destination with stringent standards.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In 2025, Vietnam’s tuna exports to Spain increased by 13% compared to 2024. This growth trend has continued into the first two months of 2026. According to Vietnam Customs statistics, export turnover to this market reached nearly USD 3 million in January–February 2026, up 101% year-on-year and significantly higher than the same period in 2024. This development indicates that Spain is once again becoming a notable destination for Vietnamese tuna amid strong demand for tuna raw materials and products in Europe.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The 2026 brackish water shrimp farming season in the Mekong Delta has started earlier than usual, mainly driven by positive market signals, as shrimp prices in 2025 remained high and supply was limited. Many enterprises and farms in Cần Thơ, Cà Mau, and Vĩnh Long have proactively stocked early to seize opportunities. By early 2026, stocking areas in many localities had reached a high proportion of planned targets, with intensive and high-tech farming models expanding rapidly.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s tilapia exports to the United States recorded remarkable growth in 2025, opening up major opportunities while also presenting considerable challenges. The U.S. remains the largest importer of Vietnamese tilapia fillets, with export turnover reaching USD 40 million—an increase of up to 499% compared to 2024. This impressive growth reflects strong demand in the U.S. market, as supply from competing countries such as China has been constrained by tariffs and rising production costs.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Pangasius remains a strategic export commodity in Vietnam’s seafood sector. Entering 2026, the industry faces a strong need to transition from volume-based growth to a value-driven development model, with a focus on quality, food safety, and sustainability.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Following damage caused by Storm No. 13 in late 2025, brackish water shrimp farming in Gia Lai is being rapidly restored. In key farming areas such as Tuy Phước and Tuy Phước Đông, farmers are focusing on rehabilitating ponds, repairing infrastructure, and treating the environment in preparation for the 2026 crop.
(seafood.vasep.com) Facing the decline in fishery resources, Vietnam is accelerating livelihood transitions for fishermen to reduce fishing pressure and move toward sustainable development. Marine fish stocks have dropped significantly from 4.82 million tons in 2000–2005 to 3.95 million tons in 2016–2020.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s shrimp industry is entering a period of strong transformation with the emergence of various high-tech farming models, helping improve productivity and competitiveness. Over the past 5–10 years, farming practices have shifted from traditional methods to intensive and super-intensive systems, featuring lined ponds, environmental sensors, automated feeding, and data management.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) With a focus on sustainable development, high-tech application, and climate change adaptation, An Giang Province aims to maintain its brackish water shrimp production in 2026 at a level equivalent to the previous year. Specifically, output is projected to reach over 155,510 tons, serving both domestic consumption and export processing, thereby sustaining the fisheries sector’s key role in the local economic structure.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the Mekong Delta, key pangasius farming provinces such as An Giang, Dong Thap, and Can Tho are accelerating the transition toward a circular economy model, contributing to higher product value and reduced environmental impact. Instead of focusing solely on farming and processing, the pangasius value chain is increasingly utilizing by-products and waste streams to generate added value.
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