Vietnam's tuna products have been exported to 81 markets. In general, in the first quarter, Vietnam's tuna exports to major markets increased over the same period. The US, EU, Canada, Israel, Japan, Egypt, Thailand and the Philippines are the 8 largest single tuna import markets of Vietnam.
The US
After a decline in the first two months of the year, Vietnam's tuna exports to the US in March recovered, so cumulative exports in the first three months of the year increased by 2.1% over the same period in 2020, reaching more than 63 million USD. Vietnam exports the most frozen tuna meat/fillets with HS code 03048700 and frozen steamed tuna meat/loin with HS code 16041490 to the US market. The average export price of tuna products with HS code 03048700 in the first three months of this year was at $6,488/ton, down 14% over the same period in 2020. The average export price of tuna products with HS code 16041490 was at $6,488/ton, down 10%. Currently, the average export price of these two product groups of Vietnam tends to increase gradually month by month, contrary to the trend of the same period last year.
EU
In March, Vietnam's tuna exports to the EU also increased, bringing the total export value to this market in the first three months of the year to more than 28 million USD, up 9% over the same period in 2020. The Covid-19 pandemic continues to spread in the EU countries has made the demand for canned tuna in this region continue to increase. Besides, the Free Trade Agreement between the EU and Vietnam (EVFTA) taking effect, allowing 11,500 tons of canned tuna from Vietnam to be exempt from export tax to the EU, is creating a driving force to promote exports to the market bloc. this. Therefore, Vietnam's canned tuna exports to the EU increased by 27% over the same period. Along with that, exports of fresh and frozen tuna with HS code 03 (except frozen tuna meat/fillet code SH0304) also increased over the same period.
Other markets
In the first three months of the year, Vietnam's tuna exports to large traditional markets such as the US and EU faced many difficulties due to lack of containers, increased transportation costs, etc. Therefore, many Vietnamese tuna exporters Nam has shifted to expand exports to other markets such as Korea, China... to offset the decline in major export markets. Compared to the same period last year, the growth rate of exports to Korea and China in this quarter was 378% and 51% respectively.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Currently, Da Nang City has no fishing vessels detained, sanctioned by foreign authorities, or criminally prosecuted for IUU fishing violations. Patrols, monitoring of marine fishing activities, and handling of violations have been prioritized by competent forces, significantly reducing nearshore fishing infringements.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to statistics from Vietnam Customs, Vietnam’s tuna exports to Israel in the first nine months of 2025 reached just over USD 27 million, down as much as 49% compared to the same period in 2024. This is a steep and prolonged decline for many consecutive months, reflecting changes in import demand as well as shifts in the supply structure of this market.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The first 700 tons of Vietnamese tilapia ordered and imported by JBS Group will initially be distributed through supermarket chains, the Horeca network and JBS’s product showrooms in Brazil.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In October 2025, Vietnam’s pangasius exports hit $217 million, representing an 8% increase compared to the same month in 2024. For the first 10 months of the year, total export value has surpassed $1.8 billion, up 9% year-on-year. This growth demonstrates clear positive momentum for the pangasius industry, despite continued declines in certain markets.
In recent days, the Central provinces of Vietnam have been suffering from historic flooding, with prolonged heavy rains, landslides, flash floods, and deep inundation causing extremely serious impacts on tens of thousands of households, as well as many VASEP member exporters located in the region. With the spirit of mutual support and solidarity, and in order to promptly assist residents and member exporters in the affected areas to stabilize their lives and restore production activities, VASEP calls on all seafood exporters, organizations, and individuals to extend supports to the people and member exporters in the flood-hit areas. We urge timely and practical material and spiritual contributions to help member exporters and local communities in the severely affected provinces overcome this difficult period.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the final days of October 2025, Vietnam’s domestic raw shrimp market remained generally stable, though slight adjustments were recorded in several sizes across key farming regions.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s shrimp exports reached USD 498 million in October 2025, up 26% from the same period last year. This is one of the highest monthly revenues since the beginning of the year, reflecting solid demand in major markets and faster shipment schedules by exporters. From January to October, shrimp export value reached USD 3.9 billion, up 22% compared to the same period in 2024.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On October 31, 2025, the US Court of International Trade (CIT) officially issued an order to suspend the case filed by the National Fisheries Institute (NFI), the National Restaurant Association (NRA), and several US seafood companies against the US Government concerning the implementation of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA).
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) An Giang’s fisheries sector has maintained stable growth momentum during the first nine months of 2025, making an important contribution to the province’s socio-economic development. Despite facing numerous challenges, the province is implementing various measures to enhance production efficiency, expand markets, and promote sustainable fisheries development toward deeper integration into the global economy.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s pangasius export value in September 2025 reached USD 181 million, up 5% compared to the same period in 2024. The overall trend for the pangasius industry remains positive, with total exports in the first nine months of 2025 reaching nearly USD 1.6 billion, an increase of 9% year-on-year.
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