Meanwhile, the export volume was down 12.5 per cent, reaching 207,600 tonnes compared to 237,000 tonnes shipped a year earlier.
These decreases were primarily due to lower sales of fishmeal and fish oil, reported the Ministry of Production (Produce).
According to the latest Statistical Bulletin issued by Produce, in April 2013 a total of 95,900 tonnes of fishmeal was exported, 19.5 per cent less than in the same month last year (119,100 tonnes).
With respect to the value, in the fourth month of this year fishmeal was exported for USD 51.9 million, 48 per cent lower than in April 2012, when the figure rose to USD 99.8 million.
The main markets for Peruvian fishmeal were
in April exports increased the sales of fishmeal abroad in the first four month period, which amounted to USD 168.1 million, 70.2 per cent less than in the first four months of 2012 (USD 564.5 million).
Meanwhile, crude oil exports totalled 16,700 tonnes last April and were mostly directed to
In that month, fish oil shipments generated USD 5.6 million, that is to say, 75.6 per cent less than in April, 2012 (USD 22.9 million).
Throughout the first four-month period oil was sold abroad for USD 27.1 million, which represents a decrease of 75.2 per cent compared to the same period in 2012 (USD 109.3 million).
Also in April, 2013 about 70,900 tonnes of frozen products were exported.
In the first four months of 2013, shipments of frozen products were mainly directed to
On the other hand, in the fourth month of 2013 a total of 7,000 tonnes of canned goods was sold abroad, a volume that shows an increase of 18.6 per cent compared with 5,900 tonnes exported a year earlier.
The destinations of these products were
Exports in April amounted to 742,800 tonnes the total volume of fish products sold abroad in the first four months of this year, representing a decrease of 39.2 per cent compared with 1,222,600 tonnes exported in the same period of 2012.
The value of shipments for the first four months reached USD 353.2 million, 57.6 per cent less compared to the same period a year earlier, when USD 833.6 million was obtained.
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(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.
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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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