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) On the afternoon of March 19, Vice Chairman of the Ca Mau Provincial People’s Committee, Le Van Su, chaired a meeting to address bottlenecks and propose solutions to expand the super-intensive whiteleg shrimp farming model using low water exchange and high biosecurity standards (RAS-IMTA).
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On March 10, 2026, the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee issued Decision No. 1377/QD-UBND approving the Aquatic Animal Disease Prevention and Control Plan for the 2026–2030 period. The decision takes effect from the date of signing and replaces previous plans for the 2021–2030 period that had been issued prior to the administrative merger in Ba Ria – Vung Tau, Binh Duong, and Ho Chi Minh City.
(vasep.com.vn) In 2025, Chile imported more than USD 156 million worth of tuna, up 8.1% compared to the previous year and the highest level in the past five years. As the supply structure in this market is rapidly shifting, Vietnamese tuna is facing both opportunities to expand market share and increasing competitive pressure from Thailand, Colombia, and China.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vinh Long Province is stepping up efforts to develop brackish water shrimp farming in a sustainable direction, identifying it as a key sector in its agricultural structure. In 2026, the province aims to reach around 71,300 hectares of shrimp farming, with an output of over 314,000 tons.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Ha Tinh Province is strengthening control over shrimp seed quality to minimize risks for the 2026 spring–summer farming season.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In February 2026, Vietnam’s pangasius exports reached USD 119 million, down slightly 5% year-on-year. However, thanks to strong performance in January, cumulative exports in the first two months of the year still reached USD 331 million, up 28% compared to the same period in 2025. Export activity slowed somewhat in February due to seasonal factors, particularly the Lunar New Year holiday, which disrupted production and shipments at many seafood processing enterprises.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Da Nang is accelerating the development of high-tech shrimp farming toward intensive production, disease control, and improved efficiency. Many shrimp farms have invested in automated environmental monitoring systems, continuously tracking indicators such as pH, dissolved oxygen, temperature, and salinity, enabling farmers to promptly adjust pond conditions and reduce disease risks.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The year 2025 is considered a turning point for Vietnam’s shrimp seed industry as the sector faces the need for strong transformation in technology, production management, and gradual self-sufficiency in broodstock supply. These factors are seen as key to improving seed quality and strengthening the competitiveness of the shrimp industry amid increasingly demanding market requirements.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In February 2026, Vietnam’s shrimp exports reached nearly USD 310 million, up 17% year-on-year. Cumulatively for the first two months of the year, shrimp export value totaled USD 690 million, an increase of 20% compared with the same period last year. Compared with the 22% growth recorded in January, the pace of increase in February slowed somewhat, reflecting seasonal factors as the Lunar New Year holiday partially disrupted processing and shipment activities. Nevertheless, the nearly 20% growth in the first two months indicates that shrimp orders from Vietnam are maintaining a more positive trend than in the same period last year.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to the latest statistics for January 2026, Vietnam’s pangasius export value to major market blocs recorded encouraging growth compared with the same period last year, indicating that consumption demand is gradually recovering.
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