According to statistics of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), cephalopod imports into the country reported a successive growth in five-year period (2007 – 2011) and in 2011, the country boosted importing cephalopod from many origins including Vietnam. Top 3 leading cephalopod suppliers for the U.S. are China, Canada and Japan while Vietnam ranked the 16th position.
Compared to the corresponding period of 2011, cephalopod exports to the U.S. in the period between Jan - Jul 2012 were up 33 percent in which exports in the period between Mar and Jul 2012 surged continuously by 14 – 79 percent.
Cuttlefish (frozen, dried, salted or in brine, smoked), squid (frozen, dried, salted or in brine, smoked) anh octopus are the most consumed-popular items, accounting for 45 percent of total mollusk imports into the U.S. The country also bought cockle, scallops.
In the first seven months of 2012, although Vietnam cephalopod exports to the U.S. increased sharply over that of the same period of 2011, domestic exporters have suffered from barriers such as hiking input costs, lack of raw material for processing, and rocketing price of raw material. Thus, Vietnam cephalopod export volume occupied a modest proportion compared to that of other major suppliers such as China, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Peru, or Thailand.
According to Global Agricultural Trade System (GATS), in the period between Jan and May 2012, the U.S. imported over 30.3 thousand MT of squid in all varieties, worth by nearly US$123.9 million, mainly from China. The average import price reached US$4.09 per kilogram, CIF. In the first quarter 2012, fresh squid imported into the U.S. was mainly served for domestic consumption. The U.S. imported Loligospp. squid with the highest price of US$6.3 – US$6.5 per kilogram. The import price of other frozen Loligo squid into the U.S. was quoted at US$4.66 – US$4.88 per kilogram.
Now, India, Chile are large suppliers of fresh squid for the U.S. China has advantages on exporting frozen Loligo opalescens squid to the U.S. and South Korea is dominating in exporting fresh octopus. In two recent years, mollusk exports of the Philippines to the U.S. have been increased sharply. According to USDA, in 2011, cephalopod exports of Philippines to the U.S. was up 121 percent in volume and 53 percent in value over those of the same period of 2011.
In the period between Jan and Jul 2012, despite modest proportion in cephalopod exports to the U.S., Vietnam cephalopod exporters are making effort to delivery more and more cephalopod products to the U.S. as well as other global markets.
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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.
(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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