Never before has the registered value of seafood exports been as high as in the first half of 2013, which also saw a new all-time high record set for the month of June. The value of seafood exports in June was up by NOK 239 million (EUR 30.1 million) or 6 per cent compared to the same month last year.
Norwegian salmon exports enjoy record first half-year
The value of exports of Norwegian salmon in the first half of 2013 totalled NOK 17.4 billion (EUR 2.2 billion), an increase of NOK 3.5 billion (EUR 441 million) or 25 per cent com3.pared to the same period last year. For the month of June alone, the value of exports increased by NOK 403 million (EUR 50.8 million) or 16 per cent, to a total of NOK 3 billion (EUR 378.4 million).
In June, the average price for fresh whole Norwegian salmon was NOK 40.97 (EUR 5.17), compared to NOK 26.80 (EUR 3.38) in June 2012. As in the previous month, the biggest import markets for Norwegian salmon were
Exports of Norwegian fjord trout increased in value in the first half of 2013 by NOK 197 million (EUR 24.8 million) or 24 per cent to a total of NOK 1 billion (EUR 126 million). In June, the value of exports increased by NOK 50 million (EUR 6.3 million) or 37 per cent to a total of NOK 185 million (EUR 23.3 million). The biggest import markets for Norwegian fjord trout were
Exports of herring and mackerel down
In this year’s first six months, Norwegian herring exports fell in value by NOK 914 million (EUR 115 million) or 41 per cent to a total of NOK 1.3 billion (EUR 164 million). In June, the value of exports of Norwegian herring totalled NOK 205 million (EUR 26 million), a decline of NOK 138 million (EUR 17.4 million) or 40 per cent.
Mackerel exports in the first half of 2013 fell in value by NOK 443 million (EUR 55.9 million) or 41 per cent to a total of NOK 643 million (EUR 81 million). In June, the value of exports was down by NOK 27 million (EUR 3.4 million) or 28 per cent to a total of NOK 70 million (EUR 8.8 million). The biggest export markets for mackerel from
Exports of clipfish and salted fish also down
In the first six months of 2013, exports of clip fish declined in value by NOK 144 million (EUR 18.2 million) or 9 per cent to a total of NOK 1.4 billion (EUR 176.6 million). In June, exports of clipfish were down in value by NOK 16 million (EUR 2 million) or 7 per cent to a total of NOK 205 million (EUR 25.9 million).
A breakdown of the export figure for the first half-year shows that Norwegian cod clip fish accounted for NOK 740 million (EUR 99 million), saithe NOK 539 million (EUR 68 million), cod NOK 61 million (EUR 7.7 million), ling NOK 30 million (EUR 3.8 million) and other groundfish NOK 11 million (EUR 1.4 million).
Export of salted fish including fillets fell in value by NOK 68 million (EUR 8.6 million) or 11 per cent to a total of NOK 556 million (EUR 70 million), of which Norwegian cod accounted for NOK 515 million (EUR 65 million).
Fresh and frozen Norwegian cod exports up
Export of fresh Norwegian cod including fillets were up in value by NOK 195 million (EUR 25 million) or 31 per cent to a total of NOK 818 million (EUR 103 million). In the same period, exports of frozen Norwegian cod including fillets, increased in value by NOK 56 million (EUR 7 million) or 7 per cent to a total of NOK 829 million (EUR 105 million).
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The year 2025 marked a pivotal milestone for Vietnam’s seafood industry in its restructuring process toward sustainability, transparency, and higher value creation, amid continued uncertainties in the global economic and trade environment. Prolonged inflation in major economies, the rising trend of trade protectionism, and increasingly stringent requirements related to environmental standards, traceability, and social responsibility have posed significant challenges to seafood production and exports. Nevertheless, overcoming these pressures, Vietnam’s seafood sector has gradually demonstrated its adaptability, maintained growth momentum, and laid an important foundation for the next stage of development.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Amid the increasingly evident impacts of drought and saltwater intrusion, the shrimp-rice production model in Ca Mau province continues to prove itself as a viable direction, contributing to higher farmer incomes, improved soil conditions and the promotion of ecological and sustainable agricultural development.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The management of fishing vessels, monitoring of fishing activities, and handling of violations in the fisheries sector in Lam Dong province have continued to be implemented in a synchronized and stringent manner, contributing to raising awareness of legal compliance among fishermen and aiming to end illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Can Tho’s fishery industry sustained steady growth in 2025 with total aquatic and marine output reaching nearly 783,000 tons, fulfilling 100% of the annual target. Aquaculture, capture fisheries and fishing fleet management were further strengthened, aiming for sustainable development in the coming years.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In 2025, Vietnam’s pangasius export turnover reached nearly USD 2.2 billion, up 8% year-on-year. This result indicates that pangasius exports maintained their growth momentum despite significant volatility in the global market environment. In December 2025, pangasius export value reached USD 200 million, up 10% compared to December 2024. This solid performance in the final month of the year reflects increased import demand for consumption and inventory replenishment in key markets.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In 2025, Vietnam’s tuna exports to Spain experienced significant fluctuations. According to Vietnam Customs, during the first 11 months of 2025, export turnover for the first 11 months of the year edged up by 0.3% year-on-year, reaching nearly $15 million.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son has signed Decision No. 16/QD-TTg, dated January 5, 2026, approving the implementation plan for the Vietnam-Israel Free Trade Agreement (VIFTA). Under the plan, in the coming period, ministries, ministerial-level agencies, government-affiliated entities and People’s Committees of provinces and centrally-run cities must institutionalize and execute tasks focused on the dissemination of information regarding VIFTA and the Israeli market; legislative and institutional development, as well as enhancing competitiveness and human resource growth...
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Beyond achieving double-digit growth, Vietnam’s fish cake and surimi exports are showing a notable year-end "inflection point": the EU his accelerating with nearly twofold growth, China & Hong Kong are rising sharply, while the largest market, South Korea, signaled a slowdown in November. According to Vietnam Customs data, export turnover of fish cake and surimi reached $327 million in the first 11 months of 2025, up 22% year-on-year; November 2025 alone accounted for $35 million, marking a 5% increase. This serves as a critical foundation for exporters to reassess market structures and competitive intensity while finalizing order strategies for 2026.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Ca Mau, widely regarded as the nation’s “shrimp capital”, continued its strong performance in 2025 as shrimp output reached nearly 600,000 tons, maintaining its position as Vietnam’s leading shrimp-producing locality.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On December 29, 2025, at the 2025 Pangasius Industry Review Conference held in Can Tho City, the Vietnam Pangasius Association announced that fingerling prices have surged to record levels due to acute supply shortages.
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