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 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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