The volume of exports saw an increase of 11.3 per cent, from 942,255 tonnes in 2011 to 1,048,600 tonnes last year, said the Undersecretariat of Fisheries and Aquaculture (Subpesca).
Sales of frozen products and fishmeal were the most voluminous, representing 48.9 per cent and 24.1 per cent of the total, respectively, according to the latest Informe Sectorial de Pesca y Acuicultura by Subpesca. Following were frozen products (11.7 per cent of total) and oil (6.1 per cent), among others.
According to Subpesca statistics, the main export was Atlantic salmon, which generated revenue of USD 1,203 million, which is 31.6 per cent of the total value of exports. Behind were the rainbow trout, Pacific salmon and boneless pelagic fish, among others.
Chilean products were sent to 107 countries, of which the nine major ones concentrated 79.4 per cent of total exports. Among them are Japan, US, Brazil, China and Spain.
With respect to the extractive sector, the accumulated value of fish exports (517,000 tonnes) arrived between January and October 2012 for USD 1,076 million, reflecting a negative variation of 6.9 per cent compared with the same period last year.
In the first 10 months, 253,130 tonnes of fishmeal for USD 345.3 million were sold abroad, while a year earlier 260,570 tonnes worth USD 389.2 million had been exported. The most important destinations of fishmeal were China, Japan, South Korea and Germany.
The breakdown of the different types of fishmeal indicates that the prime variety had the highest volume, with 57.2 per cent of total exports, followed by the super prime and the standard one, with 25.3 per cent and 15.9 per cent, respectively.
Foreign sales of frozen seafood products totalled USD 484.6 million, which represented a fall of 5.9 per cent over the same period of 2011. These products were shipped mainly to Nigeria, Japan and the United States, which accounted for 19.5 per cent, 16.3 per cent and 16 per cent, respectively.
As for canned products, sales in the first 10 months of 2012 totalled USD 71 million, 12.8 per cent lower than a year earlier.
Aquaculture sector exports accounted for 71.7 per cent of total foreign sales and 50.7 per cent of total exports between January and October last year, with USD 2,730 million and about 531,000 tonnes.
(seafoo.vasep.com.vn) Ca Mau Province is stepping up efforts to protect aquatic resources and promote transparent and sustainable fisheries, joining the country’s efforts to have the European Commission (EC) remove its “yellow card” warning for illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
(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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