In October 2022, shellfish exports reached USD 14.3 million, continuing to decrease by 4%, after reaching nearly USD 37 million, down 6% over the same period last year and down 11% compared to the previous quarter.
In the third quarter, the main shellfish product was clams, accounting for 67% of the value, with USD 24.7 million, down 19% over the same period. Other shellfish species such as scallops and snails all accounted for over 10% and all had an increased export value over the same period. In addition, exports of oysters and scallops also tend to increase.
Accumulated in the first 10 months of the year, shellfish exports reached over US$124 million, up 9% over the same period last year. In which, clam exports accounted for 70%, reaching over USD 87 million, down 4%; The rest are products such as scallops, snails, oysters.
In the first 10 months of 2022, the main import markets of Vietnam's shellfish products include the EU accounted for 64%, the US accounted for 11%, the CPTPP countries accounted for 13%, Taiwan accounted for 7% and the UK accounted for over 4. %.
In the third quarter, the export of shellfish to the EU market decreased by 15% over the same period, reaching 21 million USD. Accumulated in the first 9 months of the year, shellfish exports to the EU reached nearly $70 million, of which clams reached $60 million, up 7%.
The main markets in the bloc include Italy, Spain, Denmark, Portugal and the Netherlands, accounting for 96% of shellfish exports to the EU. In the third quarter, only Denmark and the Netherlands sharply increased imports of shellfish from Vietnam (up 114% and 61% respectively), the remaining 3 markets decreased imports: Italy decreased by 1%, Portugal decreased by 44% and Spain down 36%. However, in the first 9 months of 2022, only Portugal reduced imports of Vietnamese shellfish by 33%, other markets in the bloc recorded positive growth.
Shellfish exports to the CPTPP bloc focus mainly on the Japanese market, accounting for more than 9% of the total exports. After declining in the first quarter, exports to this market recovered slightly in the second quarter and increased sharply by 59% in the third quarter to more than 4 million USD. By the end of September 2022, shellfish exports to Japan reached over 10 million USD, an increase of 11% over the same period last year, of which clams were 1.3 million USD, snails were 4.3 million USD, scallop 1.6 million USD.
Shellfish exports to the US have decreased continuously since the beginning of the year and fell the most in the third quarter, down 39% to nearly 4 million USD. In the first 9 months of 2022, shellfish exports to the US reached over US$12 million, down 27% over the same period last year. In which, clam products accounted for nearly 70% with 8 million USD.
Exports of shellfish in 2022 are expected to reach about 150 million USD, an increase of about 6% compared to 2021, of which clams alone account for 70% with a value of about 105 million USD.
Compiled by Thuy Linh
(seafoo.vasep.com.vn) Ca Mau Province is stepping up efforts to protect aquatic resources and promote transparent and sustainable fisheries, joining the country’s efforts to have the European Commission (EC) remove its “yellow card” warning for illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam has strengthened its position in China’s massive seafood market, becoming the largest lobster supplier while maintaining a dominant share of the country’s imported pangasius.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietfish 2026 was more than just a larger exhibition space. Through B2B meetings, booth discussions, production-chain visits and post-show feedback, businesses and buyers found something more concrete: suitable suppliers, processing capabilities, technology solutions, new markets and a foundation for building long-term trust and partnerships.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s tilapia exports to the United States declined significantly in the first seven months of 2026. Cumulative export value reached US$18 million, down 42% from the same period in 2025. In July alone, exports amounted to just US$2 million, plunging 70%, indicating a clear slowdown in import demand from the US market.
(vasep.com.vn) At the seminar “Global Seafood Markets and the Future Workforce: Trends, Opportunities and Directions for the Sustainable Development of Vietnam’s Fisheries Sector,” held as part of VIETFISH 2026, Ms. Shirlene Maria Anthonysamy, Fisheries Officer (Markets) and GLOBEFISH Coordinator at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), presented initiatives aimed at promoting youth participation in fisheries and aquaculture.
(vasep.com.vn) In the first seven months of 2026, Vietnam’s pangasius exports to the United States reached US$189 million, down 8% year-on-year. In July alone, export value reached US$22 million, down 28%. This trend indicates that U.S. demand for pangasius imports has remained relatively cautious this year, as importers tend to maintain moderate inventory levels and limit stockpiling.
(vasep.com.vn) After three days at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City, the Vietnam International Fisheries Exhibition – VIETFISH 2026 – has successfully concluded, leaving a strong impression in terms of scale, visitor numbers, the quality of business connections, and innovative activities. With more than 14,000 m² of exhibition space, 335 companies, 568 booths, participation from representatives of 17 countries and territories, and nearly 15,000 visitors, VIETFISH 2026 has once again affirmed its role as an important meeting point for Vietnam’s and the global seafood industry.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Held as part of Vietfish 2026 from August 19–21 at SECC in Ho Chi Minh City, a series of five specialized seminars provided the seafood business community with updates on markets, technology, standards, human resources and cooperation opportunities. With the participation of experts, international organizations, government agencies and businesses from Vietnam and abroad, the seminars created an additional platform for professional exchange alongside the exhibition’s product showcases and business networking activities.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On the morning of August 19, 2026, the Vietnam International Seafood Exhibition – VIETFISH 2026 officially opened at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City. With 568 booths representing 335 companies, alongside the presence of senior government officials, local authorities, diplomatic missions and international partners, VIETFISH 2026 kicks off three days of business networking, technology exchange and market engagement under the overarching theme “Innovation and Sustainability.”
The Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) officially announces that the Vietnam International Seafood Exhibition (Vietfish 2026) will take place from August 19–21, 2026, at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), Ho Chi Minh City.
VASEP - HIỆP HỘI CHẾ BIẾN VÀ XUẤT KHẨU THỦY SẢN VIỆT NAM
Chịu trách nhiệm: Ông Nguyễn Hoài Nam - Phó Tổng thư ký Hiệp hội
Đơn vị vận hành trang tin điện tử: Trung tâm VASEP.PRO
Trưởng Ban Biên tập: Bà Phùng Thị Kim Thu
Giấy phép hoạt động Trang thông tin điện tử tổng hợp số 138/GP-TTĐT, ngày 01/10/2013 của Bộ Thông tin và Truyền thông
Tel: (+84 24) 3.7715055 – (ext.203); email: kimthu@vasep.com.vn
Trụ sở: Số 7 đường Nguyễn Quý Cảnh, Phường An Phú, Quận 2, Tp.Hồ Chí Minh
Tel: (+84) 28.628.10430 - Fax: (+84) 28.628.10437 - Email: vasephcm@vasep.com.vn
VPĐD: số 10, Nguyễn Công Hoan, Ngọc Khánh, Ba Đình, Hà Nội
Tel: (+84 24) 3.7715055 - Fax: (+84 24) 37715084 - Email: vasephn@vasep.com.vn
