South Korea: In these 4 months, Vietnam surimi exports to Korea have grown gradually. Korea, importing 32% of total surimi from Vietnam, continued to be the biggest consumption market in the first 9 months of 2014, with the total export value of over US$ 66.7 million, up 5% year on year.
Statistics from International Trade Centre (ITC) reveals that from January to August, surimi imports of Korea were equivalent to that of the same period last year. Vietnam, made up over 54% of total surimi imports of Korea, was the biggest major supplier to South Korea. China was the runner-up with nearly 18% of the market share.
ASEAN: This year, surimi imports of ASEAN countries (except for Vietnam) tends to increase compared to the same period last year. ASEAN is currently importing these items from more than 35 countries inside and outside the block. In particular, Vietnam and Indonesia are two countries most exported products to ASEAN countries.
Until September 2014, surimi imports from Vietnam to ASEAN have enjoyed 2-digit growth rates. Particularly in September, export value surimi from Vietnam into Thailand upped nearly 47%, into Singapore upped nearly 28% and into Malaysia upped nearly 50%. Total surimi export value to ASEAN in the first 9 months of 2014 reached over US$ 47 million, up 53% year on year. Thailand, as the biggest surimi import market in ASEAN, was also known as the biggest importer of surimi from Vietnam. It is noted that exports from Thailand were on upward trend.
China: In September 2014, China, made up over 15% of Vietnam’s total surimi exports, kept on its rank at No. 3 in Vietnam’s surimi markets. Vietnam surimi exports to China in the first 9 months of 2014 reached nearly US$ 31 million, up 58%year on year.
Japan: From January to August 2014, Japan’s surimi imports were more than US$ 372 million, upped nearly 13% year on year. Thailand, the origin for 20% of total surimi imported by Japan, was the leading surimi supplier to Japan. After July, China surpassed Vietnam to be ranked the 2nd in surimi exports to Japan. Vietnam surimi exports to Japan were accounted for over 7.2% of total surimi imported of Japan. According to Vietnam Customs, surimi exports from Vietnam from January to September 2014 reached over US$ 24 million, up over 48% year on year.
Russia: After seafood import ban, whitemeat fish imports for process to Russia decreased. In order to compensate for the decline, Russian enterprises shifted their imports to Asian countries. As a result, in September, Vietnam’s surimi exports to Russia rocketed with growth rate of 143%. Surimi exports from Vietnam to Russia in the first 9 months of 2014 reached over US$ 8 million, up 118% year on year.
Marine catch of Vietnam in the first 9 months of 2014 upped year on year, solving raw material problems. Surimi exports of Vietnam are expected to continue their increasing trend until the end of the year.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s pangasius industry is facing new opportunities to expand its development space as many localities and businesses begin promoting marine farming models aimed at diversifying farming areas and adapting to climate change. However, for pangasius to truly “go offshore” and develop into a large-scale industry segment, significant challenges related to technology, broodstock, and markets still need to be addressed.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s tilapia exports in April 2026 reached USD 11 million, up 92% compared to the same period in 2025. This strong growth indicates that Vietnamese tilapia products are continuing to penetrate and expand rapidly in international markets. Cumulative export turnover in the first four months of 2026 reached USD 49 million, up 151% year-on-year.
(seafood.vasep.com) At VietShrimp Asia 2026, disease management trends in shrimp farming are shifting strongly from treatment-based approaches toward proactive prevention through environmental and pond ecosystem control.
(vasep.com.vn) After a period of strong growth, with export turnover reaching USD 38 million in Q1/2026 — up 174% year-on-year — the sector’s rapid expansion clearly reflects growing market opportunities.
(vasep.com.vn) In the first quarter of 2026, Vietnam’s pangasius exports to the ASEAN bloc reached USD 44 million, up 7% compared to the same period in 2025. After falling to the lowest level of the quarter at USD 9 million in February — reflecting the seasonal slowdown in orders after the festive period — exports recovered strongly to USD 18 million in March, the highest monthly value of the quarter. This development shows that import demand for pangasius in ASEAN remains relatively stable despite short-term fluctuations.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On May 11, 2026, the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced a positive comparability finding for Vietnam’s swimming crab fisheries, along with those of Indonesia and Sri Lanka, under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). With this decision, seafood and seafood products harvested from Vietnam’s swimming crab fisheries will continue to be eligible for import into the US market.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) After a slowdown in 2025, Vietnam’s tuna exports to Germany showed more positive signs in the first quarter of 2026. However, the recovery remains uncertain as consumer demand in Germany is still cautious, while market competition is increasingly driven by pricing and supply stability.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) After a sharp decline in 2025, Vietnam’s tuna exports to Israel are showing positive signs of recovery in the early months of 2026. According to Vietnam Customs data, export turnover to this market grew steadily month by month in Q1/2026, reaching nearly USD 10 million, up 33% compared to the same period in 2025. However, compared to Q1/2024, this level remains significantly lower, indicating that the recovery is still in its early stage following last year’s strong adjustment.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Entering 2026, the U.S. whitefish market has shown complex developments as global cod supply continues to tighten, while the U.S. trade environment becomes less stable. In this context, the U.S. market has had to become more flexible in sourcing alternative whitefish. However, relying heavily on Alaska pollock is not a long-term solution, as it is a strictly managed fishery with quotas and sustainability regulations, limiting any rapid increase in output to offset cod shortages.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Aquaculture, capture fisheries, and seed production activities in Lam Dong in the early months of 2026 continued to show positive signs, with both output and farming area slightly increasing compared to the same period, contributing to maintaining overall industry stability.
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