According to statistics from the National Health and Food Quality Service (Senasa), in 2013 249,940 tonnes of fish, 5.2 per cent more than in 2012 (237,561 tonnes) were exported.
Until last December, 191,315 tonnes of seafood were also sent abroad, 45.6 per cent more than during the previous year, when 131,354 tonnes were traded.
The major export was hake (Merluccius hubbsi), with 121,017 tonnes, 10.1 per cent more than the 109,881 tonnes exported between January and December 2012.
Following were squid (Illex argentinus), with 101,171 tonnes, 84 per cent more than in 2012 (54,966 tonnes), and shrimp (Pleoticus muelleri), with 81,276 tonnes, 20.3 per cent more than the previous year (67,515 tonnes).
Among the resources that increased their shipments abroad is the Patagonian anchovy (Engraulis anchovy), whose sales rose 5.5 per cent, from 9,038 tonnes in January-December 2012 to 9,537 tonnes in 2013.
More whitemouth croaker (Micropogonias furnieri) was exported: 41,441 against 35,950 tonnes in the previous year (an increase of 15.2 per cent yoy), and more short-tailed stingray (Potamotrygon brachyura), from 5,542 to 5,693 tonnes (2.7 per cent increase), and weakfish (Cynoscion striatus) from 14,173 to 15,142 tonnes (up 6.8 per cent).
Similarly, between January and December last year 5,518 tonnes of Patagonian scallop (Zygochlamys patagonica) were sent abroad, that is to say, 2.7 per cent more than in 2012 (5,369 tonnes).
Among the species that recorded declines when comparing 2013 with 2012 are Argentinan hoki (Macruronus magellanicus), down 12.9 per cent (from 14,475 to 12,620 tonnes) and golden kingclip (Genypterus blacodes), down 28 per cent (from 3,595 to 2,590 tonnes).
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) A project titled "Sustainable Shrimp Industry Governance" has been launched in Ca Mau Province with the aim of supporting the transition of the province's shrimp industry toward higher quality, lower emissions, stronger governance capacity, improved supply chain traceability, and the development of a sustainable shrimp brand that meets the increasingly stringent requirements of export markets.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Khanh Hoa Provincial Agricultural Extension Center, in collaboration with the Northern Center for Marine Aquaculture Research and the Van Hung Public Service Center, recently organized a training course on disease-free golden pompano seed production. The program is part of a National Agricultural Extension Project aimed at developing industrial-scale seed production models to support sustainable marine aquaculture.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s pangasius exports have shown encouraging signs of recovery in 2026. In the first four months of the year, total export turnover reached USD 720 million, up 17% compared to the same period last year. This result reflects improving demand across many markets, as well as the efforts of Vietnamese pangasius enterprises to maintain production, secure orders, and adapt to changing market conditions.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The application of high technology in shrimp farming is delivering positive results in the coastal areas of Vinh Long Province, contributing to improved production efficiency and creating significant potential for further industry expansion. However, to fully capitalize on this potential, the province is focusing on aquaculture zoning, infrastructure investment, and promoting modern, sustainable production.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Đồng Tháp Province has intensified efforts to curb illegal fishing by strengthening vessel monitoring, law enforcement and seafood traceability.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Seafood businesses need solutions to overcome bottlenecks such as labor shortages, difficulty accessing capital, high input costs, and administrative procedures in order to maintain production, adapt to market fluctuations, and effectively exploit export opportunities.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The FTA would widen access to markets with strong demand for premium food products in line with the country’s strategy of shifting exports towards increasing added value.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On the morning of July 13th, Mr. Ho Quoc Dung, Member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam and Deputy Prime Minister, along with his delegation, visited and worked with businesses in An Giang province to promptly resolve obstacles and promote production and business activities.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) As importing markets increasingly focus on biosecurity and traceability, Vietnam has established a relatively comprehensive legal framework and disease management system for aquaculture, covering tilapia farming as well as other cultured species. This system is based on the Law on Animal Health, regulations on the prevention and control of aquatic animal diseases, the National Plan for the Prevention and Control of Major Diseases in Farmed Aquatic Species, and environmental monitoring and early warning programs for aquaculture areas.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On July 9, 2026, the Embassy of Vietnam in Brazil organized the seminar titled “Sharing Information on Vietnam-Brazil Economic, Trade and Investment Relations in the First Half of 2026” to provide updates on bilateral cooperation and strengthen connections among government agencies, industry associations, and business communities of the two countries.
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