Herring also showed a decline, with exports down by 23 per cent in value to a total of NOK 350 million (EUR 45.97 million), while exports of mackerel were up by 23 per cent in value to a total of NOK 142 million (EUR 18.7 million).
”Pelagic fish exports have set a new 1st quarter record, largely due to the continuing high prices for pelagic products which look set to go even higher,” comments senior analyst Kristin Lien from the Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC).
”The biggest volume of pelagic fish exports so far this year has gone to the markets in Russia, Ukraine and Germany. The challenge ahead will be to develop segments for the fish in markets that can accommodate these higher prices.”
In March the volume of exports of frozen whole herring totalled 22,000 tonnes, down 24,000 tonnes from March last year. Herring exports have gone mainly to Russia, Ukraine, Egypt, Lithuania and Nigeria. Exports to Russia have increased, while exports to the other markets show a decline.
Export prices for herring have been trending upwards throughout the 2011/2012 season, setting one record price after another. In March the price of frozen whole herring was NOK 7.74 (EUR 1.02), up by NOK 1.72 (EUR 0.23) or 29 per cent from March 2011. This year to date exports of frozen whole herring total 92,000 tonnes, which is 47,000 tonnes down on the same period in 2011.
In March 2012 the export volume of frozen herring fillet products totalled 9,000 tonnes, down by 4,000 tonnes from the same month last year. Herring fillet exports have gone primarily to the Russian and German markets.
The average price in March was NOK 15.15 (EUR 1.99) per kg, an increase of 43 per cent from March last year. This year to date exports of frozen herring fillet products total 46,000 tonnes, a decrease of 16,000 tonnes compared to the same period last year.
The volume of exports of frozen whole mackerel in March 2012 totalled 11,000 tonnes, an increase of 2,000 tonnes from March last year. Russia, China, Nigeria and Turkey were the biggest importers.
The average export price in March for frozen whole mackerel was NOK 12.72 (EUR 1.67) per kg, up by NOK 1.12 (EUR 0.15) from March last year. The volume of frozen whole mackerel exports this year to date totals 58,000 tonnes, an increase of 10,000 tonnes compared to the same period last year.
The volume of exports of frozen whole capelin in the 1st quarter of 2012 totalled 53,000 tonnes, an increase of 11,000 tonnes or 27 per cent compared to the 1st quarter of 2011. The biggest markets are Russia, China, Japan and the Netherlands. In the 1st quarter of 2012 the average export price for frozen whole capelin was NOK 3.91 (EUR 0.51) per kg, down by NOK 0.75 (EUR 0.1) from the 1st quarter of 2011.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam has strengthened its position in China’s massive seafood market, becoming the largest lobster supplier while maintaining a dominant share of the country’s imported pangasius.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietfish 2026 was more than just a larger exhibition space. Through B2B meetings, booth discussions, production-chain visits and post-show feedback, businesses and buyers found something more concrete: suitable suppliers, processing capabilities, technology solutions, new markets and a foundation for building long-term trust and partnerships.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s tilapia exports to the United States declined significantly in the first seven months of 2026. Cumulative export value reached US$18 million, down 42% from the same period in 2025. In July alone, exports amounted to just US$2 million, plunging 70%, indicating a clear slowdown in import demand from the US market.
(vasep.com.vn) At the seminar “Global Seafood Markets and the Future Workforce: Trends, Opportunities and Directions for the Sustainable Development of Vietnam’s Fisheries Sector,” held as part of VIETFISH 2026, Ms. Shirlene Maria Anthonysamy, Fisheries Officer (Markets) and GLOBEFISH Coordinator at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), presented initiatives aimed at promoting youth participation in fisheries and aquaculture.
(vasep.com.vn) In the first seven months of 2026, Vietnam’s pangasius exports to the United States reached US$189 million, down 8% year-on-year. In July alone, export value reached US$22 million, down 28%. This trend indicates that U.S. demand for pangasius imports has remained relatively cautious this year, as importers tend to maintain moderate inventory levels and limit stockpiling.
(vasep.com.vn) After three days at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City, the Vietnam International Fisheries Exhibition – VIETFISH 2026 – has successfully concluded, leaving a strong impression in terms of scale, visitor numbers, the quality of business connections, and innovative activities. With more than 14,000 m² of exhibition space, 335 companies, 568 booths, participation from representatives of 17 countries and territories, and nearly 15,000 visitors, VIETFISH 2026 has once again affirmed its role as an important meeting point for Vietnam’s and the global seafood industry.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Held as part of Vietfish 2026 from August 19–21 at SECC in Ho Chi Minh City, a series of five specialized seminars provided the seafood business community with updates on markets, technology, standards, human resources and cooperation opportunities. With the participation of experts, international organizations, government agencies and businesses from Vietnam and abroad, the seminars created an additional platform for professional exchange alongside the exhibition’s product showcases and business networking activities.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On the morning of August 19, 2026, the Vietnam International Seafood Exhibition – VIETFISH 2026 officially opened at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City. With 568 booths representing 335 companies, alongside the presence of senior government officials, local authorities, diplomatic missions and international partners, VIETFISH 2026 kicks off three days of business networking, technology exchange and market engagement under the overarching theme “Innovation and Sustainability.”
The Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) officially announces that the Vietnam International Seafood Exhibition (Vietfish 2026) will take place from August 19–21, 2026, at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), Ho Chi Minh City.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s seafood exports recorded strong growth in the first half of 2026, but the performance was increasingly uneven across products, markets and enterprises. VASEP’s newly released premium report provides the detailed data and analysis needed to understand what lies behind the headline figures and prepare for the more challenging months ahead.
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