Vietnam’ tuna sales of all items in the period increased year on year. Of that, exports of processed/canned tuna showed the highest increase of 32.3%; followed by those of fresh/live/frozen/dried tuna with 14% from a year before. In Jan-Jul 2017, sales of tuna loins/fillets remained the large proportion of 48% in total Vietnam tuna exports; followed by those of canned tuna with 30%.
Currently, Vietnam tuna have reached more than 70 countries in the world. The U.S, the EU, Israel, ASEAN, Japan, Mexico, Canada and China claimed as top 8 importing markets in period, accounting for 88% of Vietnam's tuna export value.
U.S
In July 2017, Vietnam‘s tuna exports to the U.S experienced the year-on-year rise of 8% with the value of US$20 million. The figure in the first 7 months of 2017 amounted to US$128 million, up 15% over the same period last year.
Vietnam's exports of tuna products to the market in the period all increased from a year before. Exports of tuna loins/fillets accounted for the highest proportion of 60% in Vietnam's tuna exports to the U.S, up 3% year on year. Compared with last year, Vietnam currently boosted shipments of canned tuna to the market with the climb of 41%.
EU
Vietnam’s tuna exports to the EU in July reached US$10.7 million, bringing the total export value in the first 7 months of the year to US$69 million, up 23% over the same period in 2016.
Notably, in July, sales to Italy increased sharply after a period of continuous decline since the beginning of the year. Total tuna exports to this market hit US$1.2 million, up 166% over July last year. However, this increase was not enough to offset the decline in the first half of the year. Meanwhile, exports to Germany and the Netherlands continued to record the positive rises of 95% and 68% respectively year on year.
Exports of tuna products to the EU have increased, except for other processed tuna. In particular, exports of canned tuna tend to raise the export share in the first 7 months of this year. Exports of this item to the bloc eyed US$23 million, making up 33% of Vietnam's tuna export value and up 26% over the same period last year.
Israel
With the growth rate from the beginning of the year, Israel has recently overtaken ASEAN and Japan to stay as the 3rd largest tuna importer of Vietnam. Vietnam's tuna exports to the market achieved US$28 million, up 155% from the first 7 months of 2016.
Currently, due to lower demand for canned tuna in big traditional markets such as the U.S, EU and Japan, Vietnamese enterprises tend to shift to the emerging markets in the Middle East, especially Israel. As a result, sales of processed/canned tuna picked up the high share of 68% of total export value, with the value of US$19 million, up 67% year on year.
In the coming time, Vietnam's tuna exports to the U.S and the EU are projected to increase slowly, while exports to major emerging markets expected to continue the strong rise.
(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.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s shrimp exports reached USD 498 million in October 2025, up 26% from the same period last year. This is one of the highest monthly revenues since the beginning of the year, reflecting solid demand in major markets and faster shipment schedules by exporters. From January to October, shrimp export value reached USD 3.9 billion, up 22% compared to the same period in 2024.
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