In Jan-Sep 2012, marine product exports including marine shrimp reached US$1.78 billion, up 20.5 percent from Jan-Sep 2011 and accounting for 39.4 percent of total seafood exports nationwide.
The growth in exporting catched fish was contributed significantly by tuna and finfish. The growth is thanks to hiking domestic fish landings and increasing demand from consumer markets and shrinking production in other countries such as
In 2012, processors sought to import raw marine products in all varieties for processing and exporting with an aim to intensifying export value and creating jobs for workers.
Forecast on marine product exports in Q. IV
In the last quarter of the year, total export of marine products is projected to reach over US$550 million, showing an increase of 5 percent on par with the same period of 2011 and pushing total export of the whole 2012 up to US$2.2 billion, an advance of 19 percent from that of 2011.
Tuna: Demand for tuna in many consumer markets is still high. In the fourth quarter, tuna exports is expected to reach US$160 million, up 6.5 percent over that of Q.III/2012, bringing total tuna export turnover in 2012 to US$600 million, up 57 percent from that of 2011. In which exports to potential markets such as Israel, Iran, South Korea, Mexico will rise by 10-15 percent over that of Q.III and up 50-150 percent over that of the same period of 2011.
Cephalopod: Hopefully, in the fourth quarter, exports of these items will touch about US$130 million, representing slight advance from that of the previous quarter. Importing demand from
The output of squid, especially octopus sharply drops by 5 percent over that of the same period of last year. Thus, in Q.IV, imports of raw cephalopod for processing and exporting will continue to edge up 10-20 percent from that of the corresponding period of 2011.
Bivalve mollusk: In the last quarter of 2012, bivalve mollusk exports are estimated to obtain US$21 million, up 10 percent over the previous quarter but down 3 percent over the fourth quarter of 2011. Expectedly, in 2012, bivalve mollusk shipment gains nearly US$80 million, down 1.2 percent over 2011 because demand from large importers falls, export price reports slight growth of 2 percent or equal to 2011.
Marine finfish, fish paste and surimi: Exports of these items in 2012 are forecasted to reach US$230 million. Exports of fish paste and surimi to
Crab & swimming crab and other crustacean: In Q.IV, exports of these items will reach about US$37 million, up 5 percent over that of Q.III but down nearly 4 percent from that of the same period of last year.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The Quang Tri Department of Agriculture and Environment has instructed localities to base their stocking schedules on actual conditions in each farming area, while developing plans, allocating resources, and implementing synchronized measures for disease prevention and disaster risk management in aquaculture production.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the first two months of 2026, Vietnam’s exports of fish cakes and surimi exceeded USD 45 million, up 7% compared to the same period in 2025, indicating a positive outlook for this product segment amid recovering demand in many markets.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) During the week from April 4th to 10th, 2026, Quang Ngai province intensified its monitoring and law enforcement activities with the determination to eliminate illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing practices.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Thanh Hoa’s shrimp sector is undergoing a strong transformation by accelerating the adoption of high technology, helping to improve productivity, increase profits, and meet market demands. The province currently has about 4,100 hectares of shrimp farming, with output continuing to rise despite stable farming area, mainly due to the shift from traditional methods to intensive and super-intensive farming.
(vasep.com.vn) Amid ongoing volatility in global seafood trade, Vietnam’s crab exports have made a fairly positive start to 2026. According to Vietnam Customs statistics, export turnover in the first two months of 2026 reached nearly USD 55 million, up 24% compared to the same period in 2025 and more than 2.2 times higher than in the same period of 2024. This indicates that crab exports are entering 2026 with stronger growth momentum, particularly in Asian markets.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Da Nang City has fully implemented all recommendations from the European Commission (EC) regarding the fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, creating an important foundation for the removal of the “yellow card” in the near future.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In Hoa Vang district (Da Nang City), red tilapia farming is demonstrating clear economic efficiency, becoming a promising livelihood that helps many households increase their income. A notable example is the model of Mr. Huynh Ngoc Nam, who operates two red tilapia ponds covering more than 4 hectares, generating stable annual income.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In Gia Vien district, tilapia farming—particularly the “duong nghiep” strain—is expanding rapidly and gradually becoming an efficient production model for local farmers. Hatcheries in the area are supplying high-quality, uniform, and disease-free fingerlings, meeting the growing demand for commercial farming.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On the afternoon of March 19, Vice Chairman of the Ca Mau Provincial People’s Committee, Le Van Su, chaired a meeting to address bottlenecks and propose solutions to expand the super-intensive whiteleg shrimp farming model using low water exchange and high biosecurity standards (RAS-IMTA).
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On March 10, 2026, the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee issued Decision No. 1377/QD-UBND approving the Aquatic Animal Disease Prevention and Control Plan for the 2026–2030 period. The decision takes effect from the date of signing and replaces previous plans for the 2021–2030 period that had been issued prior to the administrative merger in Ba Ria – Vung Tau, Binh Duong, and Ho Chi Minh City.
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