The volume of exports between January and April 2012 also rose: it experienced an increase of 15.5 per cent, changing from 371,630 -- in 2011 -- to 429,200 tonnes this year, the Undersecretariat of Fisheries (Subpesca) reported.
The structure of participation in relation to the volume of exports was led by frozen products (55.8 per cent of the total), according to the latest Sector Report of Fisheries and Aquaculture by Subpesca.
After these products, fishmeal, fresh chilled products and dried seaweed were located.
The average price of fishery products exported between January and April was USD 3.90 per kilogram, 6 per cent lower than in the same period in 2011.
According to statistics from Subpesca, the main exported product was Atlantic salmon, which accounted for 25.6 per cent of total sales abroad. It was followed by the rainbow trout and the Pacific salmon.
Chilean products were destined to 91 countries, of which the nine major ones accounted for 84.8 per cent of total exports. Among them, Japan, US, Brazil, China and Spain stood out.
With respect to the catching sector, between January and April, 2012 the accumulated volume of fish exports reached 196,700 tonnes worth USD 371.7 million, reflecting a positive variation of 13.3 per cent over the same period last year.
In the first four months 81,450 tonnes of fishmeal were sold abroad for USD 101.8 million while a year before 97,410 tonnes had been exported for USD 158.8 million.
The most important destinations of fishmeal were China, Japan and Spain. Out of the total exported fishmeal, 57.6 per cent had prime quality, 22.5 per cent had super prime quality and 18.5 per cent had standard quality.
Sales of frozen seafood products abroad totalled USD 162.4 million, which represented an increase of 28.4 per cent over the same period in 2011. These products were shipped mainly to Nigeria, US and Spain, with shares in value of 34.5per cent, 17.6 per cent and 8.1 per cent, respectively.
As for canned products, the sales performed in the first four months of 2012 totalled USD 25 million, 4.9 per cent less than a year earlier. The main markets were Spain, Singapore and Hong Kong, with shares of 26.6 per cent, 14.6 per cent and 10.1 per cent, respectively.
Aquaculture sector exports accounted for 78.1 per cent of the total value of foreign sales and for 54.2 per cent of total exports in the first four months of this year, with USD 1,322 million and about 232,000 tonnes.
(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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