This figure demonstrates a drop of 32.6 per cent compared to the accumulated volume from the first day of 2011 and 4 July of that year, when 356,304.6 tonnes were landed.
Out of the total landed this year, 214,629.4 tonnes were fish, 2,336.6 were molluscs and 23,197.5 tonnes were crustaceans, according to statistics from the Undersecretariat of Fisheries and Aquaculture under the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries (Minagri).
The most massive volume of catches was that of hake (Merluccius hubbsi), which totalled 109,200.4 tonnes until 3 July, 2012, that is to say, 16.2 per cent less than what had been landed up to 4 July last year (130,243.5 tonnes).
The second place was occupied by hoki (Macruronus magellanicus), with 32,964 tonnes, representing a fall of 25.2 per cent when compared with the 44,057 tonnes landed between 1 January and 4 July, 2011.
About 6,714.4 tonnes of sea trout (Cynoscion striatus), 3,585.5 tonnes of flounder (Paralichthys patagonicus), 2,630.9 tonnes of shark (Mustelus schmitti), 2,283.3 tonnes of Patagonian rockcod (Salilota australis) and 1,461.6 tonnes of sea bream (Pagrus pagrus) were also landed.
As to the molluscs, 2,225 tonnes of scallops (Zygochlamys patagonica) were landed and as regards to crustaceans, about 20,250.1 tonnes of shrimp (Pleoticus muelleri) were landed up to 3 July, 2012. Meanwhile, until 4 July last year 29,931 tonnes and 2,760.8 tonnes had been respectively landed.
With respect to the landing of squid (Illex argentinus), the Secretariat clarified that the data will be available at the end of the fishing season.
Mar del Plata (Buenos Aires) continued maintaining the leadership in national fisheries, as it received 113,769.8 tonnes of fish resources in its docks.
The port of Ushuaia (Tierra del Fuego) ranked second with 39,021.5 tonnes. It was followed by Puerto Madryn (Chubut) with 30,276.4 tonnes; Caleta Olivia/Paula (Santa Cruz) with 13,823 tonnes; and Puerto Deseado (Santa Cruz) with 11,787.6 tonnes; among other port terminals.
According to the Undersecretariat, between 1 January and 3 July, 2012 the fleet registering the highest level of catches was that of fresh fish vessels, with 76,989.6 tonnes.
After it that of trawlers was located, with 62,525.5 tonnes; and it was followed by coastal vessels with 44,904.4 tonnes; and surimi vessels with 24,552 tonnes, among other vessels.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The US remains Vietnam’s largest single market for shrimp imports, accounting for 20% of Vietnam's total shrimp exports globally. As of October 15th, 2024, Vietnamese shrimp exports to the US reached nearly 600 million dollas, marking a 10% increase compared to the same period in 2023.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to Vietnam Customs, pangasius exports to Canada reached over 1 million USD in the first half of October 2024, a 33% decrease compared to the same period last year. However, by October 15, 2024, total pangasius exports to Canada had reached 32 million USD, reflecting a 10% increase compared to the same period in 2023.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Cà Mau is accelerating its digital transformation, developing green industries, and promoting high-tech processing of agricultural and aquatic products, with a focus on sustainable economic growth and environmental protection.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The Dong Thap Pangasius Festival 2024, themed 'Dong Thap Pangasius: Green Journey - Green Value', will take place on November 16-17 in Hong Ngu City.
The positive business momentum in the domestic seafood sector could last into the first half of 2025, according to experts.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the first three quarters of 2024, brackish water shrimp production exceeded 1.1 million tons, with export revenue reaching $2.8 billion. The seafood industry has set a target of $4 billion for shrimp exports for the entire year.
While the price of 1 kg of shrimp hovers around 20 USD, the value of 1 kg of chitosan—extracted from shrimp—can soar to 500 USD. This highlights a significant challenge within the seafood processing industry.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) By October, Vietnam's shrimp exports had generated nearly $3 billion, reflecting an increase of over 10% compared to the same period last year. Shrimp remains the leading commodity contributing to the export turnover of the entire seafood industry.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Sao Ta Foods Joint Stock Company (FIMEX VN - HoSE: FMC) concluded Q3/2024 with significant growth in revenue. Specifically, Sao Ta Food recorded revenue of VND 2,845 billion, a 58.6% increase year-on-year. The company's profit after tax reached VND 95 billion, up 6.2%.
VASEP's Seafood Export Report for the third quarter of 2024 provides a comprehensive overview of Vietnam's seafood export performance in the first nine months, with impressive results reaching $7.2 billion—an increase of 9% over the same period last year. In the third quarter alone, seafood exports grew by 15%, totaling $2.8 billion. This growth is attributed to a recovery in demand and prices in key markets such as the U.S. and China, as well as the competitive advantage of value-added products in markets like Japan and Australia.
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