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.
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(seafood.vasep.com.vn) An Giang is focusing on expanding climate-adaptive marine aquaculture models, aiming for safe and sustainable production. This approach not only enhances economic efficiency but also helps fishermen stabilize their livelihoods amid weather fluctuations.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the first 10 months of 2025, Vietnam’s pangasius export value to China (including Mainland China and Hong Kong) reached $483 million, up 1% compared to the same period in 2024. October alone posted $73 million, a strong 19% increase year-on-year. The Chinese market currently accounts for nearly 27% of Vietnam’s total pangasius export value.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to data from Vietnam Customs, the country’s lobster exports posted another strong month in October 2025, reaching $93 million - a 75% increase from the same month in 2024. This performance extends the sector’s impressive growth streak from earlier in the year, pushing cumulative exports for the first 10 months to $712 million, up an extraordinary 135% year-over-year. Within the product mix, green lobster remained the dominant driver, accounting for 98% of total export value, with $700 million recorded in the first 10 months - a 141% jump year-on-year. In contrast, exports of spiny lobster and other lobster varieties declined slightly by 22% and 1%, respectively, indicating that market demand is becoming increasingly concentrated on the most sought-after product line.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Currently, Da Nang City has no fishing vessels detained, sanctioned by foreign authorities, or criminally prosecuted for IUU fishing violations. Patrols, monitoring of marine fishing activities, and handling of violations have been prioritized by competent forces, significantly reducing nearshore fishing infringements.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to statistics from Vietnam Customs, Vietnam’s tuna exports to Israel in the first nine months of 2025 reached just over USD 27 million, down as much as 49% compared to the same period in 2024. This is a steep and prolonged decline for many consecutive months, reflecting changes in import demand as well as shifts in the supply structure of this market.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The first 700 tons of Vietnamese tilapia ordered and imported by JBS Group will initially be distributed through supermarket chains, the Horeca network and JBS’s product showrooms in Brazil.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In October 2025, Vietnam’s pangasius exports hit $217 million, representing an 8% increase compared to the same month in 2024. For the first 10 months of the year, total export value has surpassed $1.8 billion, up 9% year-on-year. This growth demonstrates clear positive momentum for the pangasius industry, despite continued declines in certain markets.
In recent days, the Central provinces of Vietnam have been suffering from historic flooding, with prolonged heavy rains, landslides, flash floods, and deep inundation causing extremely serious impacts on tens of thousands of households, as well as many VASEP member exporters located in the region. With the spirit of mutual support and solidarity, and in order to promptly assist residents and member exporters in the affected areas to stabilize their lives and restore production activities, VASEP calls on all seafood exporters, organizations, and individuals to extend supports to the people and member exporters in the flood-hit areas. We urge timely and practical material and spiritual contributions to help member exporters and local communities in the severely affected provinces overcome this difficult period.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the final days of October 2025, Vietnam’s domestic raw shrimp market remained generally stable, though slight adjustments were recorded in several sizes across key farming regions.
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