The volume exported also experienced an increase of 1.6 per cent, from 1,144,376 tonnes in 2012 to 1,163,177 tonnes last year, the Undersecretariat of Fisheries and Aquaculture (Subpesca) informed.
Sales of frozen products and fishmeal were the most voluminous, representing 52.7 per cent and 19 per cent of the total, respectively, according to the latest Report on Fisheries and Aquaculture by Subpesca.
Following come the refrigerated fresh products (13.1 per cent) and dried algae (6.5 per cent), among others.
According to Subpesca statistics, Atlantic salmon was the main exported product, which accounted for 43.4 per cent of total export value. It was followed by rainbow trout and Pacific salmon.
Chilean products were destined for 109 countries, of which the nine major ones accounted for 77.6 per cent of total exports. The United States, Japan, Brazil, China and Russia stand out among them.
With respect to the catching sector, the accumulated value of fish exports reached to USD 1,215 billion between January and November 2013, reflecting a positive variation of 3.5 per cent compared to the same period last year.
In the first 11 months, 221,162 tonnes of fishmeal were sold abroad for USD 390 million, while a year earlier 275,000 tonnes worth USD 380 million had been exported. The most important destinations of fishmeal were China, Japan and Spain.
Sales of frozen seafood products totalled USD 537.1 million, which represented an increase of 1.1 per cent over the same period in 2012. These products went mainly to Japan, the U.S. and Nigeria.
As for canned products, sales in the first 11 months of 2013 totalled USD 73.3 million, 9.5 per cent lower than a year earlier. The main markets were Venezuela, Spain and Sri Lanka.
The aquaculture sector exports accounted for 74.6 per cent of the total value of foreign sales and 56.2 per cent of the total volume exported between January and November last year, with USD 3,577 million and about 653,500 tonnes.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to a report by the General Statistics Office, the estimated pangasius output for January 2025 reached 102.5 thousand tons, representing a 6.0% increase compared to the corresponding period of the preceding year. This surge is attributed to the rise in pangasius material prices within the Mekong Delta, which has incentivized aquaculture farmers to expand their stocking activities. Concurrently, this price increase has facilitated processing enterprises to intensify procurement efforts to meet export demands during the early part of the year.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Between 2015 and 2024, Vietnamese pangasius exporting enterprises have undergone notable transformations in rankings and experienced fluctuations in developmental strategies, competitive intensity, and business efficacy. This dynamic is clearly illustrated through shifts in export turnover and the proportional contribution to the national pangasius export volume among the Top 5 enterprises.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The outlook for Vietnam’s seafood exports remains positive, with a strong focus on maintaining growth in key markets like China and the U.S., while diversifying into new regions. As global trade policies continue to evolve, adaptability and strategic planning will be key to navigating the challenges ahead.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Thanks to improved pangasius prices and higher production, Vĩnh Hoàn's after-tax profit in Q4 2024 reached VND 440 billion, a 4.8-fold increase compared to the same period last year.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to data from Vietnam’s Customs, in Q4 2024, Vietnam’s pangasius exports to China & Hong Kong reached USD 163 million, a 17% increase compared to the same period in 2023, with consistent growth across all months. The total value of pangasius exports to China & Hong Kong for 2024 reached USD 581 million, a 1% increase over the previous year.
Vietnam’s seafood exports are projected to maintain strong growth this year, potentially reaching 11 billion USD.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the final quarter of 2024, Vietnam’s surimi and fish cake exports showed consistent growth over the last three months. For the entire year 2024, exports of these products reached USD 298 million, down 2% compared to 2023. However, the final quarter saw more promising signs for the surimi and fish cake export sector, with some markets experiencing notable growth, such as Thailand, China, and Taiwan. Particularly, exports to Taiwan, which had seen continuous declines in the previous two quarters, surged by 301% in this quarter.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Another year of pride for Vietnam's pangasius exports has concluded, reaching over USD 2 billion and contributing 20% to Vietnam's total seafood export turnover.
Vietnam maintained its position as the fifth-largest seafood exporter to Singapore for 12 consecutive months, surpassing Japan for the first time in 2024, amid the intensifying competition in this market.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Despite facing numerous challenges in the second half of the year, Vietnam's canned tuna exports concluded 2024 with a 17% increase compared to 2023, reaching USD 299 million. To maintain this growth momentum in 2025, the canned tuna production and export sector requires coordinated efforts from all stakeholders.
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