The increase was witnessed in shipment of 4 main tuna products: fresh, live/frozen/dried tuna (HS0302 code); tuna fillet/steaks (HS0304 code); canned tuna and other processed tuna (HS16 code).
In 2011, fresh, live/frozen/dried tuna exports predominated over exports of other tuna products. This year, exports of tuna fillet/steaks outreached fresh, live/frozen/dried tuna to gain the leading position. Through the third quarter of 2012, the growth in export value of tuna fillet/steaks was 139.82 percent, followed by canned tuna exports growth of 47.7 percent, other processed tuna exports with 42 percent growth and fresh, live/frozen tuna with 13.54 percent advance compared to the same period of 2011.
Tuna exports to 10 destinations marked a positive growth, except for Iran. Vietnam tuna exporters seemed to hesitate to export their tuna products to the market due to Iran’s political and economic instability.
In 2011, Spain ranked the fourth position among importers of fresh, live/frozen/dried tuna from Vietnam. Between Jan and Sep 2012, Spain surpassed Belgium to rank the third position.
Tuna exports to Belgium since the early this year reduced 19.94 percent. While tuna exports to Portugal raised remarkably with the export value of US$1.006 million, up 357 percent from that of the compatible time of 2011 (US$219,670).
In the first nine months of 2012, canned and processed tuna exports were boosted to the U.S and Taiwan. In 2011, the U.S. is not Vietnam’s potential market of processed tuna. However, in the first 9 months of 2012, main suppliers of processed tuna for the U.S. contracted their export volume, Vietnam tuna exporters took the advantage to export this type of tuna products to the U.S.
According to experts, this year, favorable natural conditions created more raw tuna for Vietnam. Favorable conditions in importing markets also help Vietnam tuna exports keep its growth from now to the end of this year.
However, to meet enough raw tuna supply for processing, tuna processors must import a large amount of raw tuna. In the long term, tuna processors still continue to purchase raw fish to remain and expand their business. Tuna import value into Vietnam this year is expected to continue to rise.
However, domestic tuna processors have recently concerned about the draft on revised tax management law compiled by Ministry of Finance and submitted to National Assembly. The draft requires importers to provide a credit guarantee by credit institutions to enjoy imported tax payment grace in 275 days. If the changes to the grace period are approved, importers will encounter difficulties in finance and raw tuna imports. Vietnam tuna sector can hardly solve shortage of raw tuna in the future.
(seafoo.vasep.com.vn) Ca Mau Province is stepping up efforts to protect aquatic resources and promote transparent and sustainable fisheries, joining the country’s efforts to have the European Commission (EC) remove its “yellow card” warning for illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam has strengthened its position in China’s massive seafood market, becoming the largest lobster supplier while maintaining a dominant share of the country’s imported pangasius.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietfish 2026 was more than just a larger exhibition space. Through B2B meetings, booth discussions, production-chain visits and post-show feedback, businesses and buyers found something more concrete: suitable suppliers, processing capabilities, technology solutions, new markets and a foundation for building long-term trust and partnerships.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s tilapia exports to the United States declined significantly in the first seven months of 2026. Cumulative export value reached US$18 million, down 42% from the same period in 2025. In July alone, exports amounted to just US$2 million, plunging 70%, indicating a clear slowdown in import demand from the US market.
(vasep.com.vn) At the seminar “Global Seafood Markets and the Future Workforce: Trends, Opportunities and Directions for the Sustainable Development of Vietnam’s Fisheries Sector,” held as part of VIETFISH 2026, Ms. Shirlene Maria Anthonysamy, Fisheries Officer (Markets) and GLOBEFISH Coordinator at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), presented initiatives aimed at promoting youth participation in fisheries and aquaculture.
(vasep.com.vn) In the first seven months of 2026, Vietnam’s pangasius exports to the United States reached US$189 million, down 8% year-on-year. In July alone, export value reached US$22 million, down 28%. This trend indicates that U.S. demand for pangasius imports has remained relatively cautious this year, as importers tend to maintain moderate inventory levels and limit stockpiling.
(vasep.com.vn) After three days at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City, the Vietnam International Fisheries Exhibition – VIETFISH 2026 – has successfully concluded, leaving a strong impression in terms of scale, visitor numbers, the quality of business connections, and innovative activities. With more than 14,000 m² of exhibition space, 335 companies, 568 booths, participation from representatives of 17 countries and territories, and nearly 15,000 visitors, VIETFISH 2026 has once again affirmed its role as an important meeting point for Vietnam’s and the global seafood industry.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Held as part of Vietfish 2026 from August 19–21 at SECC in Ho Chi Minh City, a series of five specialized seminars provided the seafood business community with updates on markets, technology, standards, human resources and cooperation opportunities. With the participation of experts, international organizations, government agencies and businesses from Vietnam and abroad, the seminars created an additional platform for professional exchange alongside the exhibition’s product showcases and business networking activities.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On the morning of August 19, 2026, the Vietnam International Seafood Exhibition – VIETFISH 2026 officially opened at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City. With 568 booths representing 335 companies, alongside the presence of senior government officials, local authorities, diplomatic missions and international partners, VIETFISH 2026 kicks off three days of business networking, technology exchange and market engagement under the overarching theme “Innovation and Sustainability.”
The Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) officially announces that the Vietnam International Seafood Exhibition (Vietfish 2026) will take place from August 19–21, 2026, at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), Ho Chi Minh City.
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