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) 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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