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 year 2025 marked a pivotal milestone for Vietnam’s seafood industry in its restructuring process toward sustainability, transparency, and higher value creation, amid continued uncertainties in the global economic and trade environment. Prolonged inflation in major economies, the rising trend of trade protectionism, and increasingly stringent requirements related to environmental standards, traceability, and social responsibility have posed significant challenges to seafood production and exports. Nevertheless, overcoming these pressures, Vietnam’s seafood sector has gradually demonstrated its adaptability, maintained growth momentum, and laid an important foundation for the next stage of development.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Amid the increasingly evident impacts of drought and saltwater intrusion, the shrimp-rice production model in Ca Mau province continues to prove itself as a viable direction, contributing to higher farmer incomes, improved soil conditions and the promotion of ecological and sustainable agricultural development.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The management of fishing vessels, monitoring of fishing activities, and handling of violations in the fisheries sector in Lam Dong province have continued to be implemented in a synchronized and stringent manner, contributing to raising awareness of legal compliance among fishermen and aiming to end illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Can Tho’s fishery industry sustained steady growth in 2025 with total aquatic and marine output reaching nearly 783,000 tons, fulfilling 100% of the annual target. Aquaculture, capture fisheries and fishing fleet management were further strengthened, aiming for sustainable development in the coming years.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In 2025, Vietnam’s pangasius export turnover reached nearly USD 2.2 billion, up 8% year-on-year. This result indicates that pangasius exports maintained their growth momentum despite significant volatility in the global market environment. In December 2025, pangasius export value reached USD 200 million, up 10% compared to December 2024. This solid performance in the final month of the year reflects increased import demand for consumption and inventory replenishment in key markets.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In 2025, Vietnam’s tuna exports to Spain experienced significant fluctuations. According to Vietnam Customs, during the first 11 months of 2025, export turnover for the first 11 months of the year edged up by 0.3% year-on-year, reaching nearly $15 million.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son has signed Decision No. 16/QD-TTg, dated January 5, 2026, approving the implementation plan for the Vietnam-Israel Free Trade Agreement (VIFTA). Under the plan, in the coming period, ministries, ministerial-level agencies, government-affiliated entities and People’s Committees of provinces and centrally-run cities must institutionalize and execute tasks focused on the dissemination of information regarding VIFTA and the Israeli market; legislative and institutional development, as well as enhancing competitiveness and human resource growth...
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Beyond achieving double-digit growth, Vietnam’s fish cake and surimi exports are showing a notable year-end "inflection point": the EU his accelerating with nearly twofold growth, China & Hong Kong are rising sharply, while the largest market, South Korea, signaled a slowdown in November. According to Vietnam Customs data, export turnover of fish cake and surimi reached $327 million in the first 11 months of 2025, up 22% year-on-year; November 2025 alone accounted for $35 million, marking a 5% increase. This serves as a critical foundation for exporters to reassess market structures and competitive intensity while finalizing order strategies for 2026.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Ca Mau, widely regarded as the nation’s “shrimp capital”, continued its strong performance in 2025 as shrimp output reached nearly 600,000 tons, maintaining its position as Vietnam’s leading shrimp-producing locality.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On December 29, 2025, at the 2025 Pangasius Industry Review Conference held in Can Tho City, the Vietnam Pangasius Association announced that fingerling prices have surged to record levels due to acute supply shortages.
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