The aggregate value came to JPY 1.5669 trillion (€11.4 billion/$15.5 billion), an increase of 5.1 percent.
The total sum of exports amounted to 551,986 metric tons in 2013, up 25.4 percent. Value was up 30.3 percent year-on-year to JPY 221.6 billion (€1.6 billion/$2.2 billion).
At the beginning of the year, aweaker yen fueled at the beginning of the year fueled exports. Quantity-wise, the year marked the third largest in the past 20 years, following 2007 (610,000 metric tons) and 2006 (590,000 metric tons). In terms of value, 2013 was rankedsecond behind 2007 (JPY 238.2 billion/€1.7 billion/$2.4 billion).
Lower seafood imports
When compared to the past 20 years to 1993, seafood imports tended to display a downward trajectory after hitting the peak time in 2001 and 2002 (both 382,000 metric tons).
From 2009 the level of 260,000-270,000 metric tons was maintained against a backdrop of a stronger yen; however, a weak yen that started early last year significantly impacted the imports,resulting in less than 250,000 metric tons.
The year of 1989 (229,000 metric tons) was the lasttime when the annual import amount hit less than a 250,000-ton level.
The following commodities exhibited noticeable declines: yellow-fin tuna (down 21.4 percent year-on-year), bonito (down 26 percent), cod roe (down 23.9 percent), crab (down 31 percent), and fishmeal (down 22.7 percent).
On the other hand, those that increased were cod/common hake (up 26.9 percent), mackerel (up 14.8 percent), Pacific oceanperch (up 35.2 percent), albacore (up 50.5 percent), bluefin tuna (up 39.3 percent), squid (up 24.1 percent), and octopus (up 24.1 percent).
Salmon/trout and shrimp declined 7.6 percent and 5.6 percent, respectively, managing the drop well within the 10 percent range.
Nonetheless, their average values hiked 15.2 percent and 32.2 percent, respectively.
Imports propelled by the weak yen recorded steady shipments of major items. After the 2011 earthquake and tsunami and inthe following year 2012, the level of 400,000 metric tons and roughly JPY 170 billion (€1.2 billion/$1.7 billion) was registered. Both quantityand value reverted to the pre-disaster years last year.
Items that were exported more than others were scallop (up 119.3 percent), salmon/trout (up 52.6 percent), bonito (up 34 percent), cod (up 34.8 percent), and saury (up 39 percent). The primary commodities showed increases in quantity and value all across the board; however, squid were slashed in half (down 52.8 percent).
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to a report by the General Statistics Office, the estimated pangasius output for January 2025 reached 102.5 thousand tons, representing a 6.0% increase compared to the corresponding period of the preceding year. This surge is attributed to the rise in pangasius material prices within the Mekong Delta, which has incentivized aquaculture farmers to expand their stocking activities. Concurrently, this price increase has facilitated processing enterprises to intensify procurement efforts to meet export demands during the early part of the year.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Between 2015 and 2024, Vietnamese pangasius exporting enterprises have undergone notable transformations in rankings and experienced fluctuations in developmental strategies, competitive intensity, and business efficacy. This dynamic is clearly illustrated through shifts in export turnover and the proportional contribution to the national pangasius export volume among the Top 5 enterprises.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The outlook for Vietnam’s seafood exports remains positive, with a strong focus on maintaining growth in key markets like China and the U.S., while diversifying into new regions. As global trade policies continue to evolve, adaptability and strategic planning will be key to navigating the challenges ahead.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Thanks to improved pangasius prices and higher production, Vĩnh Hoàn's after-tax profit in Q4 2024 reached VND 440 billion, a 4.8-fold increase compared to the same period last year.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to data from Vietnam’s Customs, in Q4 2024, Vietnam’s pangasius exports to China & Hong Kong reached USD 163 million, a 17% increase compared to the same period in 2023, with consistent growth across all months. The total value of pangasius exports to China & Hong Kong for 2024 reached USD 581 million, a 1% increase over the previous year.
Vietnam’s seafood exports are projected to maintain strong growth this year, potentially reaching 11 billion USD.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the final quarter of 2024, Vietnam’s surimi and fish cake exports showed consistent growth over the last three months. For the entire year 2024, exports of these products reached USD 298 million, down 2% compared to 2023. However, the final quarter saw more promising signs for the surimi and fish cake export sector, with some markets experiencing notable growth, such as Thailand, China, and Taiwan. Particularly, exports to Taiwan, which had seen continuous declines in the previous two quarters, surged by 301% in this quarter.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Another year of pride for Vietnam's pangasius exports has concluded, reaching over USD 2 billion and contributing 20% to Vietnam's total seafood export turnover.
Vietnam maintained its position as the fifth-largest seafood exporter to Singapore for 12 consecutive months, surpassing Japan for the first time in 2024, amid the intensifying competition in this market.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Despite facing numerous challenges in the second half of the year, Vietnam's canned tuna exports concluded 2024 with a 17% increase compared to 2023, reaching USD 299 million. To maintain this growth momentum in 2025, the canned tuna production and export sector requires coordinated efforts from all stakeholders.
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