The volume of exports between January and July 2012 also rose: It experienced an increase of 18.2 per cent, changing from 652,520 -- in 2011 -- to 771,170 tonnes this year, the Undersecretariat of Fisheries and Aquaculture (Subpesca) reported.
This rise was mainly due to higher shipments of chilled and frozen fresh products, which accounted for 42.2 per cent and 23.5 per cent of the total, respectively, as it can be seen in the latest Subpesca Fisheries and Aquaculture Sector Report.
According to Subpesca statistics, the main export was the Atlantic salmon, which accounted for 29.2 per cent of total sales abroad. It was followed by the rainbow trout and the Pacific salmon, among others.
Chilean products were destined for 102 countries, of which the nine major concentrated 81.4 per cent of total exports. Among them are Japan, US, China, Brazil and Spain.
With respect to the primary sector, the accumulated value of fish exports (389,000 tonnes) between January and July 2012 reached USD 761.7 million, reflecting a positive variation of 1.5 per cent compared with the same period a year before.
In the first seven months, 193,000 tonnes of fishmeal were sold abroad for USD 251.2 million, while a year earlier 178,660 tonnes worth USD 279.5 million had been exported.
The most important destinations of fishmeal were China, Japan and Germany. Of the total fishmeal exported, 56.8 per cent had prime quality, 24.2 per cent had super prime quality and 17.4 per cent had standard quality.
Sales of frozen seafood products abroad totalled USD 338 million, which accounts for an increase of 13.2 per cent over the same period of 2011.
These products were shipped mainly to Nigeria, United States and Japan, with shares in value for 26.6 per cent, 16.6 per cent and 11.5 per cent, respectively.
As for canned products, the sales performed in the first seven months of 2012 totalled USD 44.4 million, 18.4 per cent lower than a year earlier.
The main markets were Spain, Singapore and Hong Kong, with shares of 23.5 per cent, 20.5 per cent and 11.8 per cent, respectively.
Aquaculture sector exports accounted for 72.9 per cent of the total value of sales abroad and 49.5 per cent of total exports between January and July this year, with USD 2,052 million and about 382,000 tonnes.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Japan continues to be one of Vietnam’s most important and stable shrimp markets. In recent years, shrimp exports to this market have fluctuated in line with Japan’s broader economic and consumption cycles, yet Japan remains a major, high-value destination with stringent standards.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In 2025, Vietnam’s tuna exports to Spain increased by 13% compared to 2024. This growth trend has continued into the first two months of 2026. According to Vietnam Customs statistics, export turnover to this market reached nearly USD 3 million in January–February 2026, up 101% year-on-year and significantly higher than the same period in 2024. This development indicates that Spain is once again becoming a notable destination for Vietnamese tuna amid strong demand for tuna raw materials and products in Europe.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The 2026 brackish water shrimp farming season in the Mekong Delta has started earlier than usual, mainly driven by positive market signals, as shrimp prices in 2025 remained high and supply was limited. Many enterprises and farms in Cần Thơ, Cà Mau, and Vĩnh Long have proactively stocked early to seize opportunities. By early 2026, stocking areas in many localities had reached a high proportion of planned targets, with intensive and high-tech farming models expanding rapidly.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s tilapia exports to the United States recorded remarkable growth in 2025, opening up major opportunities while also presenting considerable challenges. The U.S. remains the largest importer of Vietnamese tilapia fillets, with export turnover reaching USD 40 million—an increase of up to 499% compared to 2024. This impressive growth reflects strong demand in the U.S. market, as supply from competing countries such as China has been constrained by tariffs and rising production costs.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Pangasius remains a strategic export commodity in Vietnam’s seafood sector. Entering 2026, the industry faces a strong need to transition from volume-based growth to a value-driven development model, with a focus on quality, food safety, and sustainability.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Following damage caused by Storm No. 13 in late 2025, brackish water shrimp farming in Gia Lai is being rapidly restored. In key farming areas such as Tuy Phước and Tuy Phước Đông, farmers are focusing on rehabilitating ponds, repairing infrastructure, and treating the environment in preparation for the 2026 crop.
(seafood.vasep.com) Facing the decline in fishery resources, Vietnam is accelerating livelihood transitions for fishermen to reduce fishing pressure and move toward sustainable development. Marine fish stocks have dropped significantly from 4.82 million tons in 2000–2005 to 3.95 million tons in 2016–2020.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s shrimp industry is entering a period of strong transformation with the emergence of various high-tech farming models, helping improve productivity and competitiveness. Over the past 5–10 years, farming practices have shifted from traditional methods to intensive and super-intensive systems, featuring lined ponds, environmental sensors, automated feeding, and data management.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) With a focus on sustainable development, high-tech application, and climate change adaptation, An Giang Province aims to maintain its brackish water shrimp production in 2026 at a level equivalent to the previous year. Specifically, output is projected to reach over 155,510 tons, serving both domestic consumption and export processing, thereby sustaining the fisheries sector’s key role in the local economic structure.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the Mekong Delta, key pangasius farming provinces such as An Giang, Dong Thap, and Can Tho are accelerating the transition toward a circular economy model, contributing to higher product value and reduced environmental impact. Instead of focusing solely on farming and processing, the pangasius value chain is increasingly utilizing by-products and waste streams to generate added value.
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