Regarding products, Vietnam's exports of frozen tuna meat/loin products with code HS0304 continued to decline in September. Therefore, accumulated in the first 9 months of 2023, exports of this product group decreased by 41%, reaching 315 million USD. Vietnam's canned tuna exports followed a downward trend this month, down 15% over the same period. Therefore, Vietnam’s total export value of this product group in the first 9 months of 2023 decreased slightly by 0.2% over the same period.
Meanwhile, exports of other processed tuna products, mainly frozen steamed tuna meat/loin, tended to increase faster in September, with an increase of 97%. This increase has raised the total export value of this product in the first 9 months of 2023 to more than 107 million USD, up 29% over the same period.
Regarding markets, tuna exports to some major markets like Canada and Russia showed signs of recovery in September after a period of decline, with increases of 44% and 124% respectively. Meanwhile, exports to some traditional markets like the EU and Israel reversed to decrease.
In the US market, tuna exports did not maintain the growth momentum in August. The tuna exports value to this market decreased slightly by 1% in September. Accumulated for the first 9 months of 2023, tuna export turnover to this market decreased by more than 41% over the same period.
According to a report published on September 26 by Conference Board, a non-profit consulting organization, the US consumer confidence index decreased from 108.7 in August to 103 in September. This is the second consecutive month of declineand is the lowest since May. This shows that Americans may tighten their belt, which may continue to inhibit US tuna market recovery.
Along with the US, tuna exports to the EU, after continuous growth over the past 4 months, decreased by 25% in September. One of the reasons for the decrease in exports to this market is the decrease in exports to Germany. According to statistics from Vietnam Customs, tuna exports to Germany, after a period of continuous growth, suddenly decreased sharply in September, down 48% over the same period. Contrary to Germany, Vietnam's tuna exports to the Netherlands and Italy continued to grow well in September. According to businesses, the EU's preferential tariff quotas for Vietnam's canned tuna products according to the EVFTA agreement have been used up. And it is expected that this will inhibit export orders to the EU market.
Along with that, the Israel - Hamas War broke out, exports to Vietnam's second largest single tuna import market will continue to decline. Not only exports to Israel, exports to Middle Eastern countries will also slow down. Therefore, Vietnam's tuna exports in the last quarter of the year are unlikely to be positive.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The year 2025 marked a pivotal milestone for Vietnam’s seafood industry in its restructuring process toward sustainability, transparency, and higher value creation, amid continued uncertainties in the global economic and trade environment. Prolonged inflation in major economies, the rising trend of trade protectionism, and increasingly stringent requirements related to environmental standards, traceability, and social responsibility have posed significant challenges to seafood production and exports. Nevertheless, overcoming these pressures, Vietnam’s seafood sector has gradually demonstrated its adaptability, maintained growth momentum, and laid an important foundation for the next stage of development.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Amid the increasingly evident impacts of drought and saltwater intrusion, the shrimp-rice production model in Ca Mau province continues to prove itself as a viable direction, contributing to higher farmer incomes, improved soil conditions and the promotion of ecological and sustainable agricultural development.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The management of fishing vessels, monitoring of fishing activities, and handling of violations in the fisheries sector in Lam Dong province have continued to be implemented in a synchronized and stringent manner, contributing to raising awareness of legal compliance among fishermen and aiming to end illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Can Tho’s fishery industry sustained steady growth in 2025 with total aquatic and marine output reaching nearly 783,000 tons, fulfilling 100% of the annual target. Aquaculture, capture fisheries and fishing fleet management were further strengthened, aiming for sustainable development in the coming years.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In 2025, Vietnam’s pangasius export turnover reached nearly USD 2.2 billion, up 8% year-on-year. This result indicates that pangasius exports maintained their growth momentum despite significant volatility in the global market environment. In December 2025, pangasius export value reached USD 200 million, up 10% compared to December 2024. This solid performance in the final month of the year reflects increased import demand for consumption and inventory replenishment in key markets.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In 2025, Vietnam’s tuna exports to Spain experienced significant fluctuations. According to Vietnam Customs, during the first 11 months of 2025, export turnover for the first 11 months of the year edged up by 0.3% year-on-year, reaching nearly $15 million.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son has signed Decision No. 16/QD-TTg, dated January 5, 2026, approving the implementation plan for the Vietnam-Israel Free Trade Agreement (VIFTA). Under the plan, in the coming period, ministries, ministerial-level agencies, government-affiliated entities and People’s Committees of provinces and centrally-run cities must institutionalize and execute tasks focused on the dissemination of information regarding VIFTA and the Israeli market; legislative and institutional development, as well as enhancing competitiveness and human resource growth...
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Beyond achieving double-digit growth, Vietnam’s fish cake and surimi exports are showing a notable year-end "inflection point": the EU his accelerating with nearly twofold growth, China & Hong Kong are rising sharply, while the largest market, South Korea, signaled a slowdown in November. According to Vietnam Customs data, export turnover of fish cake and surimi reached $327 million in the first 11 months of 2025, up 22% year-on-year; November 2025 alone accounted for $35 million, marking a 5% increase. This serves as a critical foundation for exporters to reassess market structures and competitive intensity while finalizing order strategies for 2026.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Ca Mau, widely regarded as the nation’s “shrimp capital”, continued its strong performance in 2025 as shrimp output reached nearly 600,000 tons, maintaining its position as Vietnam’s leading shrimp-producing locality.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On December 29, 2025, at the 2025 Pangasius Industry Review Conference held in Can Tho City, the Vietnam Pangasius Association announced that fingerling prices have surged to record levels due to acute supply shortages.
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