Exports of canned tuna, the main product that Vietnam exported to this market, increased 84% year on year. Tuna live / fresh / frozen / dried (code 03) saw strongest growth at 7.750% from the same period in 2014.
Among EU nations, Germany, Spain and Italy were largest import markets of Vietnam tuna. While imports of Germany and Spain rose, those of Italy reduced. Vietnam's tuna exports to Spain increased most of this period and therefore, Spain replaced Netherlands in the top 3 largest importing markets of tuna from Vietnam.
In EU, Germany was the biggest market for Vietnam's tuna. As of 15th February 2015, Vietnam earned US$ 5.6 million from tuna sales to this market, up 63.7% year on year. Requiring non-FAD tuna, Germany importers have eyed on suppliers from Vietnam.
67% of canned tuna of the EU are from Spain. In order to have sufficient raw material, imports are needed and yet, Spain is currently the largest market for tuna from Vietnam. Until early February 2015, Vietnam earned US$ 2.6 million from tuna exports to Spain. This reports a big increase of 125%.
Statistics of the International Trade Centre (ITC) revealed that tuna imports of EU countries in 2014 decreased comparing to 2013. Spain was the biggest tuna importing market. Tuna imports of EU in 2014 originated from 89 countries, valued at US$ 3.4 billion, down 33.7%. Spain, Thailand and Ecuador were top tuna exporters to EU while Vietnam stayed at the 22nd place.
As marine capture was not sufficient for process, EU processors depend on seafood imports. Imports made up 63% to 65% of total seafood in EU, to some species, the percentage can be up to 90%. Spain, France, Italy and Portugal, major canned tuna producers in the EU, are increasing imports of frozen tuna loins for process. The industry provides 15,000 jobs. While France is in need of quota increase to 25,000 MT from the current quota of 22,000 MT, Italy needs to import 30,000 MT of tuna.
Being tax exempted, Ecuador is the largest supplier of semi-processed tuna loins in tuna processing plants in Spain and Italy. The euro was at 11-year low but skipjack price plummeted to US$ 1,000/MT. If the euro continues to depreciate, tuna consumption in the EU will decrease, causing canned tuna imports to decline.
Vietnam tuna exports in 2015, will benefit from FTA to be signed with the EU. Accordingly, 90% of goods (including seafood products) from Vietnam to the EU fisheries will be tax exempted.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The Quang Tri Department of Agriculture and Environment has instructed localities to base their stocking schedules on actual conditions in each farming area, while developing plans, allocating resources, and implementing synchronized measures for disease prevention and disaster risk management in aquaculture production.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the first two months of 2026, Vietnam’s exports of fish cakes and surimi exceeded USD 45 million, up 7% compared to the same period in 2025, indicating a positive outlook for this product segment amid recovering demand in many markets.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) During the week from April 4th to 10th, 2026, Quang Ngai province intensified its monitoring and law enforcement activities with the determination to eliminate illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing practices.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Thanh Hoa’s shrimp sector is undergoing a strong transformation by accelerating the adoption of high technology, helping to improve productivity, increase profits, and meet market demands. The province currently has about 4,100 hectares of shrimp farming, with output continuing to rise despite stable farming area, mainly due to the shift from traditional methods to intensive and super-intensive farming.
(vasep.com.vn) Amid ongoing volatility in global seafood trade, Vietnam’s crab exports have made a fairly positive start to 2026. According to Vietnam Customs statistics, export turnover in the first two months of 2026 reached nearly USD 55 million, up 24% compared to the same period in 2025 and more than 2.2 times higher than in the same period of 2024. This indicates that crab exports are entering 2026 with stronger growth momentum, particularly in Asian markets.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Da Nang City has fully implemented all recommendations from the European Commission (EC) regarding the fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, creating an important foundation for the removal of the “yellow card” in the near future.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In Hoa Vang district (Da Nang City), red tilapia farming is demonstrating clear economic efficiency, becoming a promising livelihood that helps many households increase their income. A notable example is the model of Mr. Huynh Ngoc Nam, who operates two red tilapia ponds covering more than 4 hectares, generating stable annual income.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In Gia Vien district, tilapia farming—particularly the “duong nghiep” strain—is expanding rapidly and gradually becoming an efficient production model for local farmers. Hatcheries in the area are supplying high-quality, uniform, and disease-free fingerlings, meeting the growing demand for commercial farming.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On the afternoon of March 19, Vice Chairman of the Ca Mau Provincial People’s Committee, Le Van Su, chaired a meeting to address bottlenecks and propose solutions to expand the super-intensive whiteleg shrimp farming model using low water exchange and high biosecurity standards (RAS-IMTA).
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On March 10, 2026, the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee issued Decision No. 1377/QD-UBND approving the Aquatic Animal Disease Prevention and Control Plan for the 2026–2030 period. The decision takes effect from the date of signing and replaces previous plans for the 2021–2030 period that had been issued prior to the administrative merger in Ba Ria – Vung Tau, Binh Duong, and Ho Chi Minh City.
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