ARK Seafood Ltd executive director Md Anwarul Haque said: "We will start export of frozen foods to Russia within this week as we got the certificate from our authorities concerned Tuesday."
He said Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance of Russian Federation (Rosselkhoznadzor) lifted the temporary ban on ARK Seafood Ltd on March 4 last. But it takes time to complete the full procedure of export.
Russia, one of the potential markets for Bangladeshi frozen foods, put a temporary restriction on its import due to failure in complying with the required microbiological standards.
Apex Foods Ltd director Ashim Kumar Barua said: "Rosselkhoznadzor lifted ban from March 19 last but we have declared the consignment to Fish Inspection and Quality Control (FIQC) under Department of Fisheries (DoF) and the FIQC inspectors visited the factory to collect random samples of shrimp."
"They sent it for microbiological and chemical tests and if we can fulfil the requirements of Rosselkhoznadzor, then they will give certificate enabling us to export frozen food to Russia," he added.
"We are hopeful that we will be able to send our export items to Russian buyers by the end of this month," Mr. Barua added.
Earlier, Rosselkhoznadzor lifted its ban on Bagerhat Sea Food Ltd on February 6, 2014.
Bagerhat Sea Food Ltd deputy managing director Khan Habibur Rahman said: "We have started the procedure to export to Russia and by the end of this month we may start export.
Bagerhat Sea Food Ltd got the temporary restriction in early 2010 and rest of the three got it last year. From November 2013 export to Russia was totally stopped.
Bangladesh Frozen Foods Exporters Association (BFFEA) executive director Abul Bashar said: "We export around seven per cent of our total shrimp to Russia and frozen foods worth Tk 3.0 to 3.5 billion are exported annually."
"Our exporters got opportunity to export to Russia again as it lifted ban on three local companies."
"We urged the authorities concerned to take necessary steps to lift ban on Fresh Foods Ltd as well as pave the way for 78 Bangladeshi frozen food exporters who are enlisted to export to European Union." he said.
Bangladesh exported frozen foods worth $ 495.84 million during July to March this fiscal year (FY 2013-14), compared to $ 396.60 million of the same period last fiscal, Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) data showed.
The government has set a target of exporting $ 578.77 million worth of frozen foods this fiscal.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Although Germany’s tuna imports have declined, Vietnam’s tuna exports to the market continue to show positive signs. Notably, export value recovered strongly in Q3/2026, and German import data also show Vietnamese products strengthening their position amid competition among suppliers.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Seafood exports are holding double-digit growth, but the opportunities are not spread evenly across product groups and markets. As businesses draw up their plans for 2027, Vietnam Seafood Summit 2026 (VSS2026) offers a chance to look ahead together: what to sell, where to sell it, and how to prepare for growth in the coming years.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) With less than two weeks to go, the Vietnam Seafood Summit 2026 (VSS 2026) will officially take place in Can Tho. Under the theme “Seafood Market Outlook 2027–2029 – Opportunities and Potential for Double-Digit Export Growth,” the Summit is organized by VASEP at a time when seafood businesses are facing rapid market shifts, changing buyer demand, trade policy changes and growing competitive pressure all at once.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On October 28, 2026, the China Fisheries & Seafood Expo opened in Qingdao, China. The expo takes place over three days from October 28 to 30, 2026. This is a prestigious specialized seafood exhibition organized annually by Sea Fare Exposition Inc.
(vasep.com.vn) In the first nine months of 2026, Vietnam’s tilapia exports to the CPTPP bloc reached $7 million, marking a 51% year-on-year increase. The bloc rstands as the fourth-largest market for Vietnamese tilapia, trailing Brazil, the US, and Saudi Arabia.
(vasep.com.vn) VASEP has officially announced the program for Vietnam Seafood Summit 2026 (VSS 2026), featuring five in-depth sessions covering industry outlooks, trade barriers, buyer demand, the domestic market, and solutions to improve productivity and reduce costs across the seafood value chain.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s shrimp exports reached US$3.7 billion in the first nine months of 2026, up 11% year on year. Although growth has been supported by China and several markets within the CPTPP, momentum is slowing as exports to the United States and the European Union decline. Tariff pressures, international competition, and raw material challenges are creating significant hurdles for exporters in the final months of the year.
(vasep.com.vn) Markets are changing faster, buyer requirements are becoming more demanding, and trade barriers are growing increasingly complex. In this environment, seafood businesses need more than an understanding of current market conditions. They need a longer-term perspective to answer a critical question: Where will growth opportunities come from in 2027–2029, and what should businesses do now to prepare? This is one of the key reasons why VASEP is organizing Vietnam Seafood Summit 2026.
(vasep.com.vn) In the first eight months of 2026, Vietnam’s pangasius exports to the Middle East reached US$113 million, up 7% year on year from the same period in 2025. Growth has become more pronounced in recent months. In August alone, exports to the region totaled US$20 million, an increase of 24%. This indicates that demand for Vietnamese pangasius in the Middle East is gradually recovering after a slowdown in March, although the pace of recovery varies across markets.
(vasep.com.vn) China’s shrimp imports continued to grow strongly in 2026, while Vietnam’s shrimp exports to the market also recorded notable growth. However, behind these positive figures lie two distinct trends: Chinese consumption is growing more slowly than imports, and lobster accounts for a substantial share of Vietnam’s shrimp exports to China, making its product mix significantly different from those of Ecuador and India. Exporters therefore need to assess each segment carefully to understand the opportunities and risks.
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