According to the report of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, in the first 11 months of 2017, the total production of tuna in the central provinces including Binh Dinh, Khanh Hoa and Phu Yen reached 17,400 MT, up 8.8% over the same period last year. Interestingly, production in Binh Dinh province this year increased sharply by 19.3%. Meanwhile, the production in Khanh Hoa and Phu Yen decreased slightly compared to the same period in 2016. Higher production, stable raw tuna prices and high demand drove a rise in tuna exports of many enterprises in 2017.
The U.S
The U.S continues to be the largest tuna importer of Vietnam in the first 11 months of 2017 with the value of US$209.9 million, up 13.5% over the same period in 2016. According to ITC statistics, in the first 9 months of 2017, imports of processed/canned tuna (HS code 160414) accounted for the largest proportion of 54%-57.5% in the U.S tuna imports. Thailand, Ecuador, China, Vietnam and Fiji are the top five suppliers of processed and canned tuna (HS code 160414) to the U.S. Tuna imports from Thailand into the U.S decreased by 1,000 MT compared to the previous year, while the volume of imported tuna products from Ecuador, China and Vietnam increased.
The EU
In the first 11 months of 2017, Vietnam’s tuna exports to the EU reached US$128.7 million, up 29.8% over the same period last year. Of that, shipments to Italy, Germany and the Netherlands rose by 1.8%; 30.6% and 56.8% respectively. Exports of frozen tuna loins/fillets took the main share of Vietnam’s tuna exports to the EU, followed by canned tuna. Notably, Vietnam recently boosted exports of fresh/live/frozen tuna while reducing those of other processed tuna to the EU compared with the same period in 2016. According to ITC, tuna imports into EU countries in the first 8 months of 2017 reached over US$3.25 billion, up 20.7% over the same period in 2016.
In the first 8 months of 2017, imports of processed/canned tuna (HS code 160414) picked up the largest share of 72.4 to 83% in total tuna imports into the EU. In the period, the average import price of processed tuna in some large markets such as Spain, Germany and the UK increased over that in 2015 and 2016. In 2017, Vietnam’s tuna sales to many countries in the EU showed good signs, including Germany and the Netherlands.
Other potential importing markets
Vietnam’s tuna exports to some potential markets such as Israel; Japan, Mexico and Canada also posted the remarkable increases. Of that, Israel was a prominent market of many companies. In several consecutive months since the beginning of the year, the value of tuna exports to Israel increased sharply. As of November 2017, Vietnam’s tuna exports to Israel reached US$39.4 million, up 86.7% over the same period last year.
Similar to the trend of exporting to Israel, Vietnam’s tuna exports to Japan also went up 21%; those to Mexico rose by 63.8% and those to Canada climbed by 22.4% over the same period in 2016.
In 2017, together with shrimp industry, tuna exports has contributed significantly to the overall growth rate of the fishery. Vietnam’s tuna exports in 2017 is forecasted to total US$615 million, up 21% from 2016.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) An Giang is focusing on expanding climate-adaptive marine aquaculture models, aiming for safe and sustainable production. This approach not only enhances economic efficiency but also helps fishermen stabilize their livelihoods amid weather fluctuations.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the first 10 months of 2025, Vietnam’s pangasius export value to China (including Mainland China and Hong Kong) reached $483 million, up 1% compared to the same period in 2024. October alone posted $73 million, a strong 19% increase year-on-year. The Chinese market currently accounts for nearly 27% of Vietnam’s total pangasius export value.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to data from Vietnam Customs, the country’s lobster exports posted another strong month in October 2025, reaching $93 million - a 75% increase from the same month in 2024. This performance extends the sector’s impressive growth streak from earlier in the year, pushing cumulative exports for the first 10 months to $712 million, up an extraordinary 135% year-over-year. Within the product mix, green lobster remained the dominant driver, accounting for 98% of total export value, with $700 million recorded in the first 10 months - a 141% jump year-on-year. In contrast, exports of spiny lobster and other lobster varieties declined slightly by 22% and 1%, respectively, indicating that market demand is becoming increasingly concentrated on the most sought-after product line.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Currently, Da Nang City has no fishing vessels detained, sanctioned by foreign authorities, or criminally prosecuted for IUU fishing violations. Patrols, monitoring of marine fishing activities, and handling of violations have been prioritized by competent forces, significantly reducing nearshore fishing infringements.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to statistics from Vietnam Customs, Vietnam’s tuna exports to Israel in the first nine months of 2025 reached just over USD 27 million, down as much as 49% compared to the same period in 2024. This is a steep and prolonged decline for many consecutive months, reflecting changes in import demand as well as shifts in the supply structure of this market.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The first 700 tons of Vietnamese tilapia ordered and imported by JBS Group will initially be distributed through supermarket chains, the Horeca network and JBS’s product showrooms in Brazil.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In October 2025, Vietnam’s pangasius exports hit $217 million, representing an 8% increase compared to the same month in 2024. For the first 10 months of the year, total export value has surpassed $1.8 billion, up 9% year-on-year. This growth demonstrates clear positive momentum for the pangasius industry, despite continued declines in certain markets.
In recent days, the Central provinces of Vietnam have been suffering from historic flooding, with prolonged heavy rains, landslides, flash floods, and deep inundation causing extremely serious impacts on tens of thousands of households, as well as many VASEP member exporters located in the region. With the spirit of mutual support and solidarity, and in order to promptly assist residents and member exporters in the affected areas to stabilize their lives and restore production activities, VASEP calls on all seafood exporters, organizations, and individuals to extend supports to the people and member exporters in the flood-hit areas. We urge timely and practical material and spiritual contributions to help member exporters and local communities in the severely affected provinces overcome this difficult period.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the final days of October 2025, Vietnam’s domestic raw shrimp market remained generally stable, though slight adjustments were recorded in several sizes across key farming regions.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s shrimp exports reached USD 498 million in October 2025, up 26% from the same period last year. This is one of the highest monthly revenues since the beginning of the year, reflecting solid demand in major markets and faster shipment schedules by exporters. From January to October, shrimp export value reached USD 3.9 billion, up 22% compared to the same period in 2024.
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