In value terms, shipments of mussels abroad during the first four months of 2014 generated revenues of USD 67 million, 1.5 per cent more than in the same period last year, when it obtained USD 66 million, according to the data provided by InfoTrade to Aqua.
The average price stood at USD 2.88 per kilogram, 0.6 per cent below that obtained in April 2013, which was USD 2.90/kg. However, the average price rose enough in comparison with previous years, since up to April 2012 each kilogram was paid USD 2.58 on average and in the same period in 2011, it was USD 2.56.
The report by InfoTrade details the main exporting company was Blue Shell, with sales for USD 9.5 million between January and April, followed by Saint Andrews Smoky Delicacies, with USD 9.3 million.
In third position is Sudmaris Chile with USD 6.7 million, and further back is Sociedad Comercial Ría Austral, with USD 4.8 million; followed by Inversiones Coihuín, with USD 4.4 million.
Toralla is positioned among the top ten mussel exporters with USD 4.3 million; as well as Pesquera Cataluñia with USD 4.1 million; Pacific Gold, with USD 3.6 million; Southpacific Korp, with USD 3.5 million; and Cultivos Marinos del Pacifico, with USD 3.1 million.
The partner-manager of Patagonia Seafood, Armando Salinas, recalled that last year the industry experienced large fluctuations, mainly due to variation in the availability of mussel seeds in natural beds. He said that right now the prices are high because there is little raw material.
According to the entrepreneur, the situation will change in 2015: production is expected to increase this year because there were a lot of seeds, and this will cause a decrease in prices.
Salmon exports record significant rise in May
Chile exported salmon for USD 301 million in May 2014, an amount that represents a 39 per cent increase over the same period of 2013, when USD 216 million was obtained, according to statistics from the National Customs Service of Chile (Customs).
The Customs report reveals that exports from the fisheries/aquaculture industry generated revenues for USD 412 million and of that total, salmon shipments accounted for 73 per cent and those of trout represented 15 per cent.
It also details the revenues generated by trout exports were reduced by 20 per cent compared to May 2013, generating USD 16 million less.
Japan was the main destination for Chilean salmon and trout in May, with purchases that accounted for 70 per cent of the total value while the United States and Brazil concentrated 59 per cent of salmon shipments.
Furthermore, the Association of Salmon Industry AG (SalmonChile) reported that in the first four months of this year Chile exported 204,965 tonnes of salmon and trout for USD 1,629 million while in the first four months of 2013, around USD 1,100 million was exported.
With regard to the species, 58 per cent of the volume exported from January to April was comprised of Atlantic salmon, 29 per cent of coho salmon and 13 per cent of trout. In value terms, Atlantic salmon exports accounted for 62 per cent, coho salmon ones represented 22 per cent and those of trout accounted for the remaining 16 per cent.
Imports of salmon and trout in Japan accounted for 29 per cent of the total value of shipments in the first four months of 2014 and 31 per cent of the volume while those from the US accounted for 24 per cent of the volume and 31 per cent of the value.
Brazil was the third largest market, with a share of 14 per cent in exported volume and 12 per cent in value, followed by the EU with 6 per cent in both terms.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) After a fairly strong upward trend in 2025, Vietnam’s clam exports entered 2026 with a mixed picture: strong growth at the beginning of the year, followed by a slowdown from March onward. According to Vietnam Customs data, Vietnam’s clam export turnover in the first four months of 2026 reached more than USD 38 million, up 2% compared to the same period in 2025.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s pangasius industry is facing new opportunities to expand its development space as many localities and businesses begin promoting marine farming models aimed at diversifying farming areas and adapting to climate change. However, for pangasius to truly “go offshore” and develop into a large-scale industry segment, significant challenges related to technology, broodstock, and markets still need to be addressed.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s tilapia exports in April 2026 reached USD 11 million, up 92% compared to the same period in 2025. This strong growth indicates that Vietnamese tilapia products are continuing to penetrate and expand rapidly in international markets. Cumulative export turnover in the first four months of 2026 reached USD 49 million, up 151% year-on-year.
(seafood.vasep.com) At VietShrimp Asia 2026, disease management trends in shrimp farming are shifting strongly from treatment-based approaches toward proactive prevention through environmental and pond ecosystem control.
(vasep.com.vn) After a period of strong growth, with export turnover reaching USD 38 million in Q1/2026 — up 174% year-on-year — the sector’s rapid expansion clearly reflects growing market opportunities.
(vasep.com.vn) In the first quarter of 2026, Vietnam’s pangasius exports to the ASEAN bloc reached USD 44 million, up 7% compared to the same period in 2025. After falling to the lowest level of the quarter at USD 9 million in February — reflecting the seasonal slowdown in orders after the festive period — exports recovered strongly to USD 18 million in March, the highest monthly value of the quarter. This development shows that import demand for pangasius in ASEAN remains relatively stable despite short-term fluctuations.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On May 11, 2026, the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced a positive comparability finding for Vietnam’s swimming crab fisheries, along with those of Indonesia and Sri Lanka, under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). With this decision, seafood and seafood products harvested from Vietnam’s swimming crab fisheries will continue to be eligible for import into the US market.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) After a slowdown in 2025, Vietnam’s tuna exports to Germany showed more positive signs in the first quarter of 2026. However, the recovery remains uncertain as consumer demand in Germany is still cautious, while market competition is increasingly driven by pricing and supply stability.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) After a sharp decline in 2025, Vietnam’s tuna exports to Israel are showing positive signs of recovery in the early months of 2026. According to Vietnam Customs data, export turnover to this market grew steadily month by month in Q1/2026, reaching nearly USD 10 million, up 33% compared to the same period in 2025. However, compared to Q1/2024, this level remains significantly lower, indicating that the recovery is still in its early stage following last year’s strong adjustment.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Entering 2026, the U.S. whitefish market has shown complex developments as global cod supply continues to tighten, while the U.S. trade environment becomes less stable. In this context, the U.S. market has had to become more flexible in sourcing alternative whitefish. However, relying heavily on Alaska pollock is not a long-term solution, as it is a strictly managed fishery with quotas and sustainability regulations, limiting any rapid increase in output to offset cod shortages.
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