In the first quarter of this year, seafood exports remained the growth rate of over 15 percent from the same period of 2011. In the second quarter, exports tended to halt with the slow growth of only 6 percent, even in June 2012, pangasius exports fell by 14.5 percent, shrimp exports fell by 4 percent.
However, in the second quarter of 2012, the positive growth in exports of marine product exports has compensated for the decrease in exports of two main key items (shrimp and pangasius). Exports of tuna and cephalopod reached positive growth of 53 percent and 40 percent, respectively. Noteworthily, exports of other marine finfish surged the most by over 64 percent. Through June 2012, exports of crab, swimming crab, surimi (accounting for nearly 40 percent of total seafood export value of Vietnam) helped to bring total seafood export value of Vietnam to gain US$1.14 billion. In the second quarter and the first half of 2012, increase in capture production of marine products, especially tuna and pelagic finfish pushed seafood exports to rocket sharply. Tuna processors are strengthening to import raw material to have further processing before exporting the processed products out of Vietnam under sales contract in order to meet global demand for these two items, particularly frozen marine finfish.
Confronting with difficulties in capital and importing markets, many enterprises have to suspend operating. Till the end of June 2012, the number of seafood exporters decreased by 30 percent from that of the same period last year. Many enterprises have to merge with others, some have to stop operating which is a selection and elimination process to restructure of seafood enterprises aiming to develop sustainably. This trend will be continued in the following quarters.
Seafood exports in the second quarter this year achieved US$1.57 billion and fetch US$2.89 billion in the first half of 2012. Whether can seafood shipment in the third quarter rise in the wake of difficulties in capital and importing markets? With the facts that the government’s programme of VND9,000 billion loan with preferential interest rates will contribute to recovering pangasius sector and competent authorities actively support fisheries industry in searching and expanding markets, shrimp and pangasius exports in the third quarter will be expected to recover and bring total seafood exports in the quarter to over US$1.8 billion and reach the target of US$6.5 billion for the whole 2012.
“Report on Vietnam seafood exports, Q.II/2012” published in August 20th 2012 will provide seafood enterprises and readers with detail information on analysis and evaluation on seafood production and exports in the quarter and forecasts for the next quarter. We are looking forward to receiving feedback from enterprises and readers.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The “Moringa Noodles Salad” product by Sa Giang Import-Export Corporation was honored as one of the “Top 10 Winning Products” at the THAIFEX – Anuga taste Innovation Show 2026, held as part of THAIFEX – Anuga Asia 2026 in Bangkok.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) After a fairly strong upward trend in 2025, Vietnam’s clam exports entered 2026 with a mixed picture: strong growth at the beginning of the year, followed by a slowdown from March onward. According to Vietnam Customs data, Vietnam’s clam export turnover in the first four months of 2026 reached more than USD 38 million, up 2% compared to the same period in 2025.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s pangasius industry is facing new opportunities to expand its development space as many localities and businesses begin promoting marine farming models aimed at diversifying farming areas and adapting to climate change. However, for pangasius to truly “go offshore” and develop into a large-scale industry segment, significant challenges related to technology, broodstock, and markets still need to be addressed.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s tilapia exports in April 2026 reached USD 11 million, up 92% compared to the same period in 2025. This strong growth indicates that Vietnamese tilapia products are continuing to penetrate and expand rapidly in international markets. Cumulative export turnover in the first four months of 2026 reached USD 49 million, up 151% year-on-year.
(seafood.vasep.com) At VietShrimp Asia 2026, disease management trends in shrimp farming are shifting strongly from treatment-based approaches toward proactive prevention through environmental and pond ecosystem control.
(vasep.com.vn) After a period of strong growth, with export turnover reaching USD 38 million in Q1/2026 — up 174% year-on-year — the sector’s rapid expansion clearly reflects growing market opportunities.
(vasep.com.vn) In the first quarter of 2026, Vietnam’s pangasius exports to the ASEAN bloc reached USD 44 million, up 7% compared to the same period in 2025. After falling to the lowest level of the quarter at USD 9 million in February — reflecting the seasonal slowdown in orders after the festive period — exports recovered strongly to USD 18 million in March, the highest monthly value of the quarter. This development shows that import demand for pangasius in ASEAN remains relatively stable despite short-term fluctuations.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On May 11, 2026, the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced a positive comparability finding for Vietnam’s swimming crab fisheries, along with those of Indonesia and Sri Lanka, under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). With this decision, seafood and seafood products harvested from Vietnam’s swimming crab fisheries will continue to be eligible for import into the US market.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) After a slowdown in 2025, Vietnam’s tuna exports to Germany showed more positive signs in the first quarter of 2026. However, the recovery remains uncertain as consumer demand in Germany is still cautious, while market competition is increasingly driven by pricing and supply stability.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) After a sharp decline in 2025, Vietnam’s tuna exports to Israel are showing positive signs of recovery in the early months of 2026. According to Vietnam Customs data, export turnover to this market grew steadily month by month in Q1/2026, reaching nearly USD 10 million, up 33% compared to the same period in 2025. However, compared to Q1/2024, this level remains significantly lower, indicating that the recovery is still in its early stage following last year’s strong adjustment.
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