According to data from the International Trade Center ITC, in the first 7 months of 2024, whitefish imports into China reached more than 1 billion USD, down 14% compared to more than 1.2 billion USD in the same period in 2023; The US reached more than 863 million USD, down 21% compared to more than 1 billion USD in the same period in 2022. Previously, in 2023, whitefish imports into China reached nearly 1.78 billion USD, down 27% compared to more than 2.4 billion USD in 2022; the US was 1.75 billion USD, down 31% compared to nearly 2.6 billion USD in 2022.
For the US market, in the first half of 2024, more than 184 million USD of Vietnamese whitefish was imported into the US, up 10% over the same period in 2023; more than 357 million USD of Chinese whitefish was imported into the US, down 17% over the same period. In 2023, China was the largest supplier of whitefish to the US, with a total import value of 775 million USD, accounting for 44% of the total whitefish imported from the world by the US. After China, Vietnam was the source of whitefish (mainly pangasius) to the US in 2023, with nearly 330 million USD, accounting for 19% of the total whitefish imported into the US market.
For the Chinese market, by the end of July 2024, Russia was the largest supplier of whitefish to China, with nearly 625 million USD, down 21% over the same period last year. After Russia, Vietnam is the second largest supplier of whitefish to this country, with a value of 162 million USD in the first 7 months of the year, down 22% compared to the same period in 2023. Previously, 2023 also recorded Russia as the country supplying the most whitefish to this market, with a value of more than 1.1 billion USD in 2023, accounting for 62% of the total whitefish China purchased from the world. After Russia, Vietnam is the second largest supplier of whitefish (mainly pangasius) to this market, with 339 million USD, accounting for 19% of the total whitefish China imported from the world.
China and the US are the two leading important markets for the Vietnamese pangasius export industry. With signs of recovery and growth in the first months of this year, along with favorable objective conditions, Vietnamese pangasius exports to these two markets have the basis to grow in the last months of this year.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) FIMEX VN's sales surged almost 36% year-on-year to USD 30.38 million in August 2024, driven by a 74% increase in finished shrimp production.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) China and the US are the two largest whitefish import markets in the world. Vietnam is the second largest supplier for both markets (mainly supplying pangasius). Frozen pangasius fillets are still the main product imported from Vietnam by these two countries.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The “Bien Bach Dong Commune Shrimp-Rice Project” in Ca Mau province was granted the second BAP (Best Aquaculture Practices of the Global Aquaculture Alliance) certificate for shrimp products in the shrimp-rice specialized area in Thoi Binh district, Ca Mau province.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn)The red and yellow tilapia prices in An Giang have increased sharply, reaching a new record. Recently, traders in the provinces are purchasing red tilapia and tilapia at 50,000–51,000 VND/kg, the highest price ever. With this price, fish are exported to rafts, and farmers earn a 9,000–10,000 VND/kg profit.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In July 2024, Vietnam's tuna exports to the EU showed signs of decline compared to the same period, down 14%. In the first half of August, although Vietnam's tuna exports to the EU increased, exports of canned tuna continued to decrease sharply.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In July 2024, pangasius exports to the US continued to grow impressively. According to Vietnam Customs, there were nearly US$31 million pangasius exported to the US in July, up 69% over the same period last year. Cumulative pangasius exports to the US in the first 7 months reached more than US$190 million, up 20%.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Tra Vinh province, farmers in coastal areas of Cau Ngang, Tra Cu, Duyen Hai districts and Duyen Hai town have now cultivated over 1,800 hectares of whiteleg shrimp under a high-tech super-intensive model (high density), which is double the same period in 2023.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) With the signs of recovery in pangasius exports, the increase in farming area and output, An Giang's fisheries sector has been actively supporting farmers and businesses to boost production, processing, and consumption in the last months of the year.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In July 2024, Vietnam's tuna exports continued to maintain growth momentum over the same period, increasing by 14% to nearly 87 million USD. However, the export growth rate is slowing down a lot compared to previous months. Cumulatively, in the first 7 months of the year, tuna export turnover reached 558 million USD, an increase of 22%.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) With the goal of bringing exported seafood products to Vietnamese consumers, Vietfish 2024 organized by VASEP has, for the first time, focused on a dedicated area for showcasing seafood products for the domestic market. This event provides an opportunity for local consumers to access high-quality seafood products that meet international standards at reasonable prices, products that Vietnam is currently exporting to 170 countries.
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