Russia pledges to sell 80% of its domestic seafood catch to consumers within the country in 2013

News 08:26 22/01/2013 Kim Thu

In 2013, as many as 80 percent of Russian seafood will be sold in the country’s fish stores, head of Federal Agency for Fishery (Rosrybolovstvo) Andrei Krainy said on Friday at a press conference in Moscow on the results of the work of Russia’s fishermen in 2012.

Krainy pointed out that the Russian government had earlier set this task to the country’s fishermen only for 2018.

“We can provide Russians with high-quality domestic fish products, because we currently catch more than the country’s population consumes,” said the head of the Federal Agency for Fishery.

According to Krainy, “Consumption of fishery products in the country is increasing annually, and the culture of consumption is improving.” According to the Federal Fisheries Agency, “Russia’s current consumption is 28 kilograms of fish per person per year, which is much higher than in most countries and even in some developed countries.”

Krainy reported that “this year, the total catch of Russian fishermen has reached some 4 million tonnes, slightly lower than in 2011, but that is enough to meet the population’s fish consumption demand.”

“In 2013, even more fish will be caught, especially salmon,” promised the head of Federal Agency for Fisheries, citing scientists’ data on the study of biological resources of the Far East.

Krainy also noted that “in 2012, Russian fishermen have significantly increased their presence in the territorial waters of West Africa, where a few more countries have been added to the traditional places of fishing, such as Morocco and Mauritania.”

He specified that “a fishing agreement with South Africa will be signed in the short run, and the Russian fishermen will enter the territorial waters of the country for commercial fishing, which had never happened in the history of relations between the two countries.”

Krainy explained that “the fish caught in the territorial waters of West Africa is sent for the production of canned products to Kaliningrad, which produces about 50 percent of all canned fish products.”

According to head of the Russian Federal Agency for Fisheries, in 2013 “it is planned to open in the Russian territory fish stores of sales networks, principled and final agreements with their owners have been reached.” Krainy said that in 2013, a total of 15 such outlets will be opened in big grocery shopping centres in Moscow, and then up to 3 thousand - across Russia.

Krainy also said that “negotiations are underway on making electronic cards for Russians in which the system of providing of families in need with certain fish products at low prices will be integrated.” It is planned to provide all citizens of the country with such cards.

With this end in view, he said, “In most stores it is planned to create special sections where the needy families will be able to buy fish products at low prices, paying with this card.” “Certainly, no black caviar and expensive fish will be sold in these outlets, but good quality fish products at affordable prices,” said Krainy.

He pointed out that “already now it is possible to buy at stores of the Moscow retail chain more than 400 species of fish and aquaculture products.”

Asked by Itar-Tass to comment on the question of red tape regarding reports on catches of fishermen of fishing farms in the lower Volga area, put to President Vladimir Putin at a press conference on December 20, Krainy said that he would defend in the Russian government the system of control and accounting introduced in 2012 in this region, as it addresses the issues of poaching, overfishing, speculation and theft.

Bạn đang đọc bài viết Russia pledges to sell 80% of its domestic seafood catch to consumers within the country in 2013 tại chuyên mục News của Hiệp hội VASEP

TIN MỚI CẬP NHẬT

Quang Tri proactively schedules crop seasons and strengthens disease prevention in shrimp farming

| 09:55 22/04/2026

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The Quang Tri Department of Agriculture and Environment has instructed localities to base their stocking schedules on actual conditions in each farming area, while developing plans, allocating resources, and implementing synchronized measures for disease prevention and disaster risk management in aquaculture production.

Vietnam’s fish cake and surimi exports show positive signs in early 2026

| 09:49 20/04/2026

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the first two months of 2026, Vietnam’s exports of fish cakes and surimi exceeded USD 45 million, up 7% compared to the same period in 2025, indicating a positive outlook for this product segment amid recovering demand in many markets.

Quang Ngai ensures transparency in declaring seafood production.

| 08:48 17/04/2026

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) During the week from April 4th to 10th, 2026, Quang Ngai province intensified its monitoring and law enforcement activities with the determination to eliminate illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing practices.

Thanh Hoa promotes high-tech shrimp farming

| 08:41 16/04/2026

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Thanh Hoa’s shrimp sector is undergoing a strong transformation by accelerating the adoption of high technology, helping to improve productivity, increase profits, and meet market demands. The province currently has about 4,100 hectares of shrimp farming, with output continuing to rise despite stable farming area, mainly due to the shift from traditional methods to intensive and super-intensive farming.

Vietnam’s crab exports brighten in 2026, but face pressure from reliance on major markets

| 16:15 14/04/2026

(vasep.com.vn) Amid ongoing volatility in global seafood trade, Vietnam’s crab exports have made a fairly positive start to 2026. According to Vietnam Customs statistics, export turnover in the first two months of 2026 reached nearly USD 55 million, up 24% compared to the same period in 2025 and more than 2.2 times higher than in the same period of 2024. This indicates that crab exports are entering 2026 with stronger growth momentum, particularly in Asian markets.

Da Nang completes EC recommendations, accelerates efforts to lift IUU “yellow card”

| 10:50 11/04/2026

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Da Nang City has fully implemented all recommendations from the European Commission (EC) regarding the fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, creating an important foundation for the removal of the “yellow card” in the near future.

Red tilapia farming opens up an effective economic development path in Da Nang

| 10:42 09/04/2026

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In Hoa Vang district (Da Nang City), red tilapia farming is demonstrating clear economic efficiency, becoming a promising livelihood that helps many households increase their income. A notable example is the model of Mr. Huynh Ngoc Nam, who operates two red tilapia ponds covering more than 4 hectares, generating stable annual income.

Ninh Binh promotes tilapia farming with a focus on high-quality seed

| 10:30 06/04/2026

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In Gia Vien district, tilapia farming—particularly the “duong nghiep” strain—is expanding rapidly and gradually becoming an efficient production model for local farmers. Hatcheries in the area are supplying high-quality, uniform, and disease-free fingerlings, meeting the growing demand for commercial farming.

Ca Mau promotes scaling up RAS-IMTA shrimp farming model toward sustainable development

| 10:11 01/04/2026

(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).

Ho Chi Minh City approves aquatic animal disease prevention and control plan for 2026–2030

| 10:07 30/03/2026

(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.

Russia pledges to sell 80% of its domestic seafood catch to consumers within the country in 2013

Tin cùng chuyên mục

Vietnam’s tuna exports to Spain double

Chile’s tuna imports surge in 2025, can Vietnamese tuna accelerate?

Vietnam’s canned tuna exports decline in 2025, seeking growth momentum for 2026

Vietnam’s tuna exports to Spain shift sharply toward processed segments

Vietnam’s tuna on the brink of 0% tariffs in the U.S: Breakthrough potential but significant challenges remain

Vietnam’s tuna exports to Israel drop nearly 50% in the first 9 months of 2025