In March, the value of seafood exports totalled NOK 4.6 billion (EUR 617.5 million), representing a decrease of 4 per cent or NOK 190 million (EUR 25.5 million) compared to the same month last year, according to the Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC).
The value of salmon exports in the 1st quarter of 2013 totalled NOK 8.2 billion (EUR 1.1 billion), which implies an increase of 22 per cent or NOK 1.5 billion (EUR 201.4 million) compared to the same period last year.
Exports of salmon in March were valued at NOK 3 billion (EUR 402.7 million), a figure which compared to March last year represents an increase of 12 per cent or NOK 312 million (EUR 41.9 million).
The average price for fresh whole salmon in March was NOK 37.65 (EUR 5.05) per kg, compared to NOK 28.34 (EUR 3.80) per kg in March last year.
The value of exports of fjord trout in the 1st quarter of 2013 increased by 20 per cent or NOK 79 million (EUR 10.6 million) to a total of NOK 482 million (EUR 64.7 million).
The value of exports of fjord trout in March totalled NOK 144 million (EUR 19.3 million), down by 9 per cent or NOK 15 million (EUR 2 million) compared to the same month last year. The biggest markets for fjord trout are
The value of exports of herring in the 1st quarter of 2013 totalled NOK 812 million (EUR 109 million), representing a drop of 48 per cent or NOK 741 million (EUR 99.5 million) compared to the 1st quarter of 2012.
In March, the value of herring exports totalled NOK 186 million (EUR 25 million), a decline of 46 per cent or NOK 156 million (EUR 20.9 million) from March last year.
In March, the value of herring exports from
In March, the value of clipfish exports totalled NOK 173 million (EUR 23.2 million), down by 20 per cent or NOK 44 million (EUR 5.9 million) from March last year.
Exports of salted fish in the 1st quarter totalled NOK 282 million (EUR 37.9 million). Compared to the 1st quarter of 2012, this is a reduction of 13 per cent or NOK 44 million (EUR 5.9 million). The volume of exports increased by 10 per cent or 1,000 tonnes to a total of 11,216 tonnes.
The value of exports of salted fish in March totalled NOK 136 million (EUR 18.3 million), down by 18 per cent or NOK 29 million (EUR 3.9 million) from March last year.
In the 1st quarter of 2013, exports of fresh cod including fillets were valued at NOK 490 million (EUR 65.8 million), which implies an increase of 21 per cent or NOK 85 million (EUR 11.4 million) compared to the same quarter last year. The volume of exports in the same period increased by no less than 63 per cent or 9,000 tonnes to a total of 23,000 tonnes.
In March, the value of exports of fresh cod including fillets totalled NOK 209 million (EUR 28.1 million). This is an increase of 31 per cent or NOK 49 million (EUR 6.6 million) compared to March 2012.
The value of exports of frozen cod including fillets in the 1st quarter of 2013 totalled NOK 419 million (EUR 56.2 million), representing a downturn of 11 per cent or NOK 54 million (EUR 7.2 million) compared to the 1st quarter of 2012.
Export volume in the same period showed growth of 17 per cent or 3,144 tonnes to a total of 22,000 tonnes. In March, the value of exports of frozen cod including fillets totalled NOK 123 million (EUR 16.5 million), a drop of 15 per cent or NOK 21 million (EUR 2.8 million) from March last year.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the first six months of 2026, Ha Tinh province continued to implement comprehensive solutions to combat IUU fishing; strictly manage the fishing fleet, control fishing vessels entering and leaving ports, operate vessel tracking devices, trace the origin of seafood, and severely punish violations.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam's tilapia exports reached USD 7 million in June 2026, down 32% compared with the same month in 2025. Nevertheless, thanks to strong growth in the first five months of the year, cumulative tilapia exports in the first half of 2026 totaled USD 69 million, up 67% year on year.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Sa Giang Import-Export Joint Stock Company, a member of the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), has been honored with the "Famous Brand - Competitive Vietnamese Brand 2026" certification at an award ceremony organized by the Vietnam Intellectual Property Association (VIPA).
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) China imported nearly $1.4 billion worth of Vietnamese seafood in the first half of the year, a 40% increase compared to the same period last year, surpassing the US to become the largest export market for the industry.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) As part of Vietfish 2026, the International Seafood Hosted Buyer Program has been designed as a dedicated B2B matchmaking initiative for selected international buyers. The program provides opportunities to meet directly with Vietnamese seafood companies, gain market insights, and experience Vietnam's seafood supply chain firsthand.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) A Story from Cà Mau’s Coast It’s 5 AM in Cà Mau. Minh, a third-generation fisherman, is ready to set sail. But unlike his father and grandfather, his boat no longer runs on an old diesel engine that burns fuel and clouds the sky with smoke. Instead, it’s powered by a hybrid engine that saves 40% fuel—funded by an ESG program from a major seafood exporter.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam's pangasius industry is shifting its focus from increasing production volume to enhancing value-added products in order to meet the increasingly stringent requirements of export markets. In An Giang Province—the country's leading hub for pangasius farming and processing—businesses and farmers are prioritizing product quality, traceability, food safety, and sustainable development rather than expanding output.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Following strong growth in 2025, Vietnam’s tuna exports to Sweden continued to edge higher during the first five months of 2026. However, the picture is far from straightforward. Orders have fluctuated significantly from month to month, indicating that this market remains cautious, with purchasing decisions closely tied to actual demand and the import cycles of Nordic distributors rather than to a steady upward trend.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) China’s shrimp imports in the first five months of 2026 continued to surpass the same period in 2025, indicating that demand in the world’s largest seafood-consuming market remains strong. However, behind the growth figures lies an increasingly competitive landscape: Ecuador dominates the competitively priced whiteleg shrimp segment, India remains the second-largest supplier, while Vietnam stands out in the lobster segment but still needs to strengthen its advantages through quality, traceability, and reliable supply.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Lobster exports to China continued to surge in the first half of this year, putting the lobster industry on the verge of reaching an export value exceeding $1 billion.
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