The Provincial Oceanic and Fishery Bureau of Liaoning province shows in January through February 2014 the province — which includes the key processing hub/port of Dalian — recorded a total international seafood trade of 243,200 metric tons (MT), worth USD 593 million (EUR 430 million), representing a year-on-year decrease of 15.3 percent and 3.7 percent respectively.
Exports totaled 113,100 MT in the first two months of the year, worth USD 417 million (EUR 302 million), down 3.7 percent and an increase of 2.8 percent. Imports of 130,000 MT worth USD 177 million (EUR 128.2 million) represented a decrease of 23.3 percent and 16.3 percent, respectively. While the data will be skewered somewhat by the Chinese New Year festival, which fell in early February, there appears to have been a fall-off in growth from new export markets which have been trumpeted by Chinese exporters and officials as an alternative to weak Western demand.
It’s clear that Liaoning — one of China’s top three seafood producing and exporting regions — has been diversifying its customer base: seafood exporters exported to 81 countries in the first two months of 2014, an increase of 13 countries. The bulk of the new markets were in Europe: 35 countries, an increase of six countries over last year with Germany and Poland ranking as two top markets in volume terms.
Growth in exports to Africa meanwhile appear to have slipped back: while Liaoning exports to nine countries — two more than the same period last year — export volumes amounted to 9,416 MT, valued at USD 5.8 million (EUR 4.2 million), a decrease of 44.9 percent year-on-year. Shipments to the top market, Nigeria, at 8,221 MT (USD 4.2 million, EUR 3 million) were down 47.7 percent year-on-year (49 percent in value). The drop appears consistent with news reports in the Chinese media this year of a shut-out of tilapia fillets and other low-end Chinese seafood imports by Nigeria due to that country’s eagerness to build up its own fisheries sector.
There was better news from the 14 countries in Latin America, which bought 16,000 MT, up 4 percent in volume terms and 30 percent in value terms to USD 53 million (EUR 38.4 million). China has favorable trade ties with several key economies in the region, including Argentina, Brazil and Venezuela. The Asian market (19 countries, three more than last year) provided the best growth for Liaoning’s exports in January and February, taking 48,900 MT for USD 175 million (EUR 126.8 million) up 14.3 percent and 12.2 percent, respectively year-on-year. This will no doubt have been helped by solid demand from Korea and Japan, which are also geographically close to Liaoning, while free trade access to Southeast Asia continues to help Chinese exporters.
At 20,900 MT worth USD 103 million (EUR 75 million) shipments to North America decreased by 5.5 percent and 6.1 percent year-on-year. Appearing to opt for cheaper products, buyers in Europe meanwhile accounted for 17,200 MT worth USD 66 million (EUR 47.8 million), a drop of 12 percent and 8.1 percent respectively.
Nationally, China’s seafood exports appeared to have softened in the first two months of the year, mirroring a weakening of the country’s overall exports sector. China shipped 550,000 MT of aquatic products worth USD 2.98 billion (EUR 2.2 billion), in January and February combined, down 7.9 percent and 9.1 percent respectively.
That’s according to data from the country’s customs authorities, which also reported that China’s overall exports tumbled in February by 18.1 percent year-on-year, after jumping 10.6 percent in January. Combined January-February exports were down 1.6 percent on the previous year having jumped 7.3 percent year-on-year in the same period in 2013.
Even while discounting for the Chinese New Year break in production, the country’s overall trade figures have been taken as evidence of further weakening of China’s economy, even as Chinese policy makers have talked up the positive effects of a recovery in western demand on China’s export industries such as processed seafood.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) An Giang is focusing on expanding climate-adaptive marine aquaculture models, aiming for safe and sustainable production. This approach not only enhances economic efficiency but also helps fishermen stabilize their livelihoods amid weather fluctuations.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the first 10 months of 2025, Vietnam’s pangasius export value to China (including Mainland China and Hong Kong) reached $483 million, up 1% compared to the same period in 2024. October alone posted $73 million, a strong 19% increase year-on-year. The Chinese market currently accounts for nearly 27% of Vietnam’s total pangasius export value.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to data from Vietnam Customs, the country’s lobster exports posted another strong month in October 2025, reaching $93 million - a 75% increase from the same month in 2024. This performance extends the sector’s impressive growth streak from earlier in the year, pushing cumulative exports for the first 10 months to $712 million, up an extraordinary 135% year-over-year. Within the product mix, green lobster remained the dominant driver, accounting for 98% of total export value, with $700 million recorded in the first 10 months - a 141% jump year-on-year. In contrast, exports of spiny lobster and other lobster varieties declined slightly by 22% and 1%, respectively, indicating that market demand is becoming increasingly concentrated on the most sought-after product line.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Currently, Da Nang City has no fishing vessels detained, sanctioned by foreign authorities, or criminally prosecuted for IUU fishing violations. Patrols, monitoring of marine fishing activities, and handling of violations have been prioritized by competent forces, significantly reducing nearshore fishing infringements.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to statistics from Vietnam Customs, Vietnam’s tuna exports to Israel in the first nine months of 2025 reached just over USD 27 million, down as much as 49% compared to the same period in 2024. This is a steep and prolonged decline for many consecutive months, reflecting changes in import demand as well as shifts in the supply structure of this market.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The first 700 tons of Vietnamese tilapia ordered and imported by JBS Group will initially be distributed through supermarket chains, the Horeca network and JBS’s product showrooms in Brazil.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In October 2025, Vietnam’s pangasius exports hit $217 million, representing an 8% increase compared to the same month in 2024. For the first 10 months of the year, total export value has surpassed $1.8 billion, up 9% year-on-year. This growth demonstrates clear positive momentum for the pangasius industry, despite continued declines in certain markets.
In recent days, the Central provinces of Vietnam have been suffering from historic flooding, with prolonged heavy rains, landslides, flash floods, and deep inundation causing extremely serious impacts on tens of thousands of households, as well as many VASEP member exporters located in the region. With the spirit of mutual support and solidarity, and in order to promptly assist residents and member exporters in the affected areas to stabilize their lives and restore production activities, VASEP calls on all seafood exporters, organizations, and individuals to extend supports to the people and member exporters in the flood-hit areas. We urge timely and practical material and spiritual contributions to help member exporters and local communities in the severely affected provinces overcome this difficult period.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the final days of October 2025, Vietnam’s domestic raw shrimp market remained generally stable, though slight adjustments were recorded in several sizes across key farming regions.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s shrimp exports reached USD 498 million in October 2025, up 26% from the same period last year. This is one of the highest monthly revenues since the beginning of the year, reflecting solid demand in major markets and faster shipment schedules by exporters. From January to October, shrimp export value reached USD 3.9 billion, up 22% compared to the same period in 2024.
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