Total export of bivalve mollusks in 2018 reached nearly US$89 million, down 10% compared to 2017, mainly due to the fact that exports to EU declined by 20%. Although exports to the US, Japan and China markets went up, this increase was not enough to overcome the negative growth.
In Vietnam 's bivalve mollusks products, clams accounted for over 90%. In particular, Vietnam mainly exported processed clams to markets such as Europe, the US and Japan, only a small part of live/frozen clams were exported to Singapore via air route.
In 2018, Vietnam exported bivalve mollusks to 53 markets, compared to 2017 with 64 markets. Top 5 key markets EU, US, Japan, China and ASEAN accounted for 92% of export value.
Export of bivalve mollusks to EU market in quarter III/2018 went down by 37%, reaching US$12.3 million, however, export of bivalves in the fourth quarter recovered with a growth of 6.3%, of which two main consumer markets (Italy and Spain) all gained strongly imported from Vietnam (Spain grown by 23% and Italy grew by 37%). However, exports to Portugal continued to plunged by 23%.
Vietnam exported frozen whole white and brown clams (code HS 16055600) with prices ranging from US$1.4 - 2 / kg to Spain and Portugal markets. In addition to these two types of clam, Vietnam also exported clam to the Italian market with prices ranging from US$3.5 to 4/kg. These products were mainly exported from enterprises in Thanh Hoa, Tien Giang and Ben Tre.
Exports decreased continuously in the first 3 quarters of the year, so despite recovering in the fourth quarter, the export value to EU market in 2018 still reduced by 20% compared to the previous year, reaching nearly US$56 million. Export to Portugal decreased by 18%, to Spain by 19% and Italy by 26%.
The bivalve mollusks products are increasingly popular in the world market, especially for the younger generation, because it is cheap, nutritious, easy to process and has less impact on the environment. Therefore, it is expected that demand will go up.
Market demand is still high, however, supply and quality of this clam in Viet Nam is not stable, so it is difficult to predict for sure that export may increase or fall in the future.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On November 18, Ms. Truong Ha Phuong Anh, Director of the Center for Investment Promotion and Business Support (iPEC), stated that during the Ca Mau Province Agricultural and Aquatic Products Trade Promotion Conference 2024, held on November 15, there were 209 direct trade interactions between 42 seafood processing and exporting enterprises, OCOP producers in the province, and five leading domestic retail companies: Central Retail, Saigon Co.op, Kingfood Mart, Bach Hoa Xanh, and Satra Supermarket.
In 2024, the Binh Dinh Agricultural Extension Center successfully implemented a semi-intensive and intensive two-stage whiteleg shrimp farming model using Semi-Biofloc technology.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Recently, the area dedicated to super-intensive, high-density whiteleg shrimp farming in Trà Vinh Province has been rapidly expanding due to its high productivity and economic efficiency.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In collaboration with provincial authorities, specialized agencies, and local coastal governments, seafood processing and export enterprises in Binh Dinh Province are actively working to address issues related to illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. The shared goal is to have the European Union's "yellow card" removed this year.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Ca Mau Province has affirmed its position as the "shrimp kingdom" of Vietnam, with the largest area for ecological shrimp farming in the country.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to data from Vietnam Customs, the export value of pangasius in October 2024 reached nearly $202 million, representing a 17% increase year-on-year. Cumulatively, pangasius exports to various markets in the first ten months of 2024 totaled $1.7 billion, marking a 9% growth compared to the same period last year.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On the afternoon of November 6th, Vietnam time, U.S. media announced the preliminary vote count showing that Donald Trump won the 2024 U.S. presidential election. His victory is expected to bring significant changes in taxes, trade, investment, and more. As a result, Vietnam's tuna exports will also be affected.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The US remains Vietnam’s largest single market for shrimp imports, accounting for 20% of Vietnam's total shrimp exports globally. As of October 15th, 2024, Vietnamese shrimp exports to the US reached nearly 600 million dollas, marking a 10% increase compared to the same period in 2023.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to Vietnam Customs, pangasius exports to Canada reached over 1 million USD in the first half of October 2024, a 33% decrease compared to the same period last year. However, by October 15, 2024, total pangasius exports to Canada had reached 32 million USD, reflecting a 10% increase compared to the same period in 2023.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Cà Mau is accelerating its digital transformation, developing green industries, and promoting high-tech processing of agricultural and aquatic products, with a focus on sustainable economic growth and environmental protection.
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