In June there was an increase of 256 million or seven per cent compared to June last year. "Overall, developments in seafood exports in the first half were weaker than at the same time last year. At the same time we experienced in June a good general demand for seafood with growth in exports of salmon, pelagic fish and dried fish," says Egil Ove Sundheim, director of market information at the Norwegian sjømatråd.
The export of salmon was 14 billion in the first half, which is a decrease of 967 million kroner, or 6.5 per cent compared to the same period last year. Looking at the month of June however, there is an increase of 178 million, or seven per cent to a total export value of 2.6 billion.
Lower export prices are the cause of the decline in salmon exports. The average price for whole fresh Norwegian salmon in June is 26.80 million against 32.77 million in June 2011. As for the previous month, France and Russia are the biggest buyers of salmon from Norway.
Trout exports increased by 188 million, 31 per cent, in the first half. In June, the export increase by 29 million or 29 per cent to a total of 129 million. The largest buyers of trout were from Norway, Russia and Japan.
Exports of herring fell by 90 million or four per cent in the first half for a total value of 2,2 billion. In June, the export value of herring on the 288 million grain have been a slight decrease compared to June last year. Russia and Germany are the largest markets for herring.
Exports of mackerel increased by 338 million or 45 per cent first half of the total 1.1 billion. In June, the increase was 49 million or 103 per cent to a total of 98 million. For mackerel, China and Russia are the main recipients.
Clip fish exports fell by 40 million or three per cent in the first half of the total 1.5 billion. In June, exports increased by 27 million or 13 per cent compared to a total export value of 228 million. In the first half of the export benefits with 877 million of cod, 535 million on say, 54 million on the tusk, 40 million in long and 28 million other white fish.
Exports of salted fish, including fillets, fell by 177 million the first half or 22 per cent to a total export value of NOK 627 million. 572 million of this is cod.
Exports of fresh cod from the fishery, including breast, fell by 26 million or four per cent to a total export value of 620 million in the first half. For frozen cod fillets including there was an increase of 80 million, or 11 per cent to a total export value of 776 million kroner.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The “Moringa Noodles Salad” product by Sa Giang Import-Export Corporation was honored as one of the “Top 10 Winning Products” at the THAIFEX – Anuga taste Innovation Show 2026, held as part of THAIFEX – Anuga Asia 2026 in Bangkok.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) After a fairly strong upward trend in 2025, Vietnam’s clam exports entered 2026 with a mixed picture: strong growth at the beginning of the year, followed by a slowdown from March onward. According to Vietnam Customs data, Vietnam’s clam export turnover in the first four months of 2026 reached more than USD 38 million, up 2% compared to the same period in 2025.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s pangasius industry is facing new opportunities to expand its development space as many localities and businesses begin promoting marine farming models aimed at diversifying farming areas and adapting to climate change. However, for pangasius to truly “go offshore” and develop into a large-scale industry segment, significant challenges related to technology, broodstock, and markets still need to be addressed.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s tilapia exports in April 2026 reached USD 11 million, up 92% compared to the same period in 2025. This strong growth indicates that Vietnamese tilapia products are continuing to penetrate and expand rapidly in international markets. Cumulative export turnover in the first four months of 2026 reached USD 49 million, up 151% year-on-year.
(seafood.vasep.com) At VietShrimp Asia 2026, disease management trends in shrimp farming are shifting strongly from treatment-based approaches toward proactive prevention through environmental and pond ecosystem control.
(vasep.com.vn) After a period of strong growth, with export turnover reaching USD 38 million in Q1/2026 — up 174% year-on-year — the sector’s rapid expansion clearly reflects growing market opportunities.
(vasep.com.vn) In the first quarter of 2026, Vietnam’s pangasius exports to the ASEAN bloc reached USD 44 million, up 7% compared to the same period in 2025. After falling to the lowest level of the quarter at USD 9 million in February — reflecting the seasonal slowdown in orders after the festive period — exports recovered strongly to USD 18 million in March, the highest monthly value of the quarter. This development shows that import demand for pangasius in ASEAN remains relatively stable despite short-term fluctuations.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On May 11, 2026, the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced a positive comparability finding for Vietnam’s swimming crab fisheries, along with those of Indonesia and Sri Lanka, under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). With this decision, seafood and seafood products harvested from Vietnam’s swimming crab fisheries will continue to be eligible for import into the US market.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) After a slowdown in 2025, Vietnam’s tuna exports to Germany showed more positive signs in the first quarter of 2026. However, the recovery remains uncertain as consumer demand in Germany is still cautious, while market competition is increasingly driven by pricing and supply stability.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) After a sharp decline in 2025, Vietnam’s tuna exports to Israel are showing positive signs of recovery in the early months of 2026. According to Vietnam Customs data, export turnover to this market grew steadily month by month in Q1/2026, reaching nearly USD 10 million, up 33% compared to the same period in 2025. However, compared to Q1/2024, this level remains significantly lower, indicating that the recovery is still in its early stage following last year’s strong adjustment.
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