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.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The year 2025 marked a pivotal milestone for Vietnam’s seafood industry in its restructuring process toward sustainability, transparency, and higher value creation, amid continued uncertainties in the global economic and trade environment. Prolonged inflation in major economies, the rising trend of trade protectionism, and increasingly stringent requirements related to environmental standards, traceability, and social responsibility have posed significant challenges to seafood production and exports. Nevertheless, overcoming these pressures, Vietnam’s seafood sector has gradually demonstrated its adaptability, maintained growth momentum, and laid an important foundation for the next stage of development.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Amid the increasingly evident impacts of drought and saltwater intrusion, the shrimp-rice production model in Ca Mau province continues to prove itself as a viable direction, contributing to higher farmer incomes, improved soil conditions and the promotion of ecological and sustainable agricultural development.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The management of fishing vessels, monitoring of fishing activities, and handling of violations in the fisheries sector in Lam Dong province have continued to be implemented in a synchronized and stringent manner, contributing to raising awareness of legal compliance among fishermen and aiming to end illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Can Tho’s fishery industry sustained steady growth in 2025 with total aquatic and marine output reaching nearly 783,000 tons, fulfilling 100% of the annual target. Aquaculture, capture fisheries and fishing fleet management were further strengthened, aiming for sustainable development in the coming years.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In 2025, Vietnam’s pangasius export turnover reached nearly USD 2.2 billion, up 8% year-on-year. This result indicates that pangasius exports maintained their growth momentum despite significant volatility in the global market environment. In December 2025, pangasius export value reached USD 200 million, up 10% compared to December 2024. This solid performance in the final month of the year reflects increased import demand for consumption and inventory replenishment in key markets.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In 2025, Vietnam’s tuna exports to Spain experienced significant fluctuations. According to Vietnam Customs, during the first 11 months of 2025, export turnover for the first 11 months of the year edged up by 0.3% year-on-year, reaching nearly $15 million.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son has signed Decision No. 16/QD-TTg, dated January 5, 2026, approving the implementation plan for the Vietnam-Israel Free Trade Agreement (VIFTA). Under the plan, in the coming period, ministries, ministerial-level agencies, government-affiliated entities and People’s Committees of provinces and centrally-run cities must institutionalize and execute tasks focused on the dissemination of information regarding VIFTA and the Israeli market; legislative and institutional development, as well as enhancing competitiveness and human resource growth...
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Beyond achieving double-digit growth, Vietnam’s fish cake and surimi exports are showing a notable year-end "inflection point": the EU his accelerating with nearly twofold growth, China & Hong Kong are rising sharply, while the largest market, South Korea, signaled a slowdown in November. According to Vietnam Customs data, export turnover of fish cake and surimi reached $327 million in the first 11 months of 2025, up 22% year-on-year; November 2025 alone accounted for $35 million, marking a 5% increase. This serves as a critical foundation for exporters to reassess market structures and competitive intensity while finalizing order strategies for 2026.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Ca Mau, widely regarded as the nation’s “shrimp capital”, continued its strong performance in 2025 as shrimp output reached nearly 600,000 tons, maintaining its position as Vietnam’s leading shrimp-producing locality.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On December 29, 2025, at the 2025 Pangasius Industry Review Conference held in Can Tho City, the Vietnam Pangasius Association announced that fingerling prices have surged to record levels due to acute supply shortages.
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