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) 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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