According to statistics from the National Health and Agrifood Quality Service (Senasa), last January, 21,925 tonnes of fish were exported, that is to say, 21.8 per cent more than in the same month of 2012 (18,000 tonnes).
According to the data provided by the entity, in January 2013 a total of 5,557 tonnes of seafood was also exported, representing 16.1 per cent less than in the same month last year, when 6,617 tonnes were sold overseas.
The largest export records were those of hake (Merluccius hubbsi), with 10,747 tonnes, a figure that represents a 27.5 per cent increase in the first month of 2012, when 8,428 tonnes were sent abroad.
It was followed by shrimp (Pleoticus muelleri), with 4,662 tonnes, that is to say, 39 per cent more than during the same month last year, when 3,352 tonnes were exported.
Among the resources that increased their shipments abroad is the yellow croaker (Micropogonias furnieri), whose sales grew by 56.4 per cent, changing from 1,166 tonnes in January, 2011 to 1,824 tonnes in the same month of 2012. More hoki (Macruronus magellanicus) was also exported, from 871 tonnes to 1,062 tonnes (21.9%); and weakfish (Cynoscion striatus), which changed from 428 tonnes to 828 tonnes (93.4 per cent).
Those species that recorded declines when comparing January 2011 with the same month last year were: Squid (Illex argentinus): 94.1 per cent (from 2,057 to 123 tonnes); Patagonian scallops (Zygochlamys patagonica): 31.8 per cent (from 775 to 529 tonnes); Pollock (Genypterus blacodes): 18.6 per cent (from 409 to 333 tonnes); Patagonian anchovy (Engraulis anchovy): 11.2 per cent (from 3,203 to 2846 tonnes); Stingray (Potamotrygon brachyura): 6.9 per cent (from 307 to 286 tonnes).
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the first six months of 2026, Ha Tinh province continued to implement comprehensive solutions to combat IUU fishing; strictly manage the fishing fleet, control fishing vessels entering and leaving ports, operate vessel tracking devices, trace the origin of seafood, and severely punish violations.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam's tilapia exports reached USD 7 million in June 2026, down 32% compared with the same month in 2025. Nevertheless, thanks to strong growth in the first five months of the year, cumulative tilapia exports in the first half of 2026 totaled USD 69 million, up 67% year on year.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Sa Giang Import-Export Joint Stock Company, a member of the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), has been honored with the "Famous Brand - Competitive Vietnamese Brand 2026" certification at an award ceremony organized by the Vietnam Intellectual Property Association (VIPA).
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) China imported nearly $1.4 billion worth of Vietnamese seafood in the first half of the year, a 40% increase compared to the same period last year, surpassing the US to become the largest export market for the industry.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) As part of Vietfish 2026, the International Seafood Hosted Buyer Program has been designed as a dedicated B2B matchmaking initiative for selected international buyers. The program provides opportunities to meet directly with Vietnamese seafood companies, gain market insights, and experience Vietnam's seafood supply chain firsthand.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) A Story from Cà Mau’s Coast It’s 5 AM in Cà Mau. Minh, a third-generation fisherman, is ready to set sail. But unlike his father and grandfather, his boat no longer runs on an old diesel engine that burns fuel and clouds the sky with smoke. Instead, it’s powered by a hybrid engine that saves 40% fuel—funded by an ESG program from a major seafood exporter.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam's pangasius industry is shifting its focus from increasing production volume to enhancing value-added products in order to meet the increasingly stringent requirements of export markets. In An Giang Province—the country's leading hub for pangasius farming and processing—businesses and farmers are prioritizing product quality, traceability, food safety, and sustainable development rather than expanding output.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Following strong growth in 2025, Vietnam’s tuna exports to Sweden continued to edge higher during the first five months of 2026. However, the picture is far from straightforward. Orders have fluctuated significantly from month to month, indicating that this market remains cautious, with purchasing decisions closely tied to actual demand and the import cycles of Nordic distributors rather than to a steady upward trend.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) China’s shrimp imports in the first five months of 2026 continued to surpass the same period in 2025, indicating that demand in the world’s largest seafood-consuming market remains strong. However, behind the growth figures lies an increasingly competitive landscape: Ecuador dominates the competitively priced whiteleg shrimp segment, India remains the second-largest supplier, while Vietnam stands out in the lobster segment but still needs to strengthen its advantages through quality, traceability, and reliable supply.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Lobster exports to China continued to surge in the first half of this year, putting the lobster industry on the verge of reaching an export value exceeding $1 billion.
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