As of June 2017, Vietnam’s exports of cephalopod items all rose over the same period last year. Notably, exports of dried/grilled squid (HS code 03) and processed octopus both recorded the good growth of 30.7% and 96.4%, respectively.
Vietnam's squid exports remained to account for 61.4% of Vietnam's total cephalopod sales in the first half of 2017. Especially, exports of live/fresh/frozen squid (HS code 03) picked up 40.3% and experienced the fastest growth of 79.5% over the same period in 2016.
Currently, Vietnam cephalopod was exported to 54 markets, down from the same period last year. However, thanks to the good growth in markets, the total export value soared.
Top 9 leading importers of Vietnam cephalopod remained unchanged since the beginning of the year, including South Korea, Japan, the EU, ASEAN, China, Israel, Taiwan, the U.S and Australia, accounting for 99% of total cephalopod exports in Jan-Jun 2017. Exports to these markets through June 2017 tended to accelerate over those before.
Specifically, after the decline in exports in January 2017, Vietnam’s cephalopod shipments to South Korea continuously increased. The figure in Jan-Jun 2917 was US$95 million, up 40.5% over the same period in 2016, accounting for 35% of Vietnam’s total cephalopod exports. South Korea remained its 1st rank in top Vietnam's biggest importing markets.
Vietnam’s cephalopod sales to Japan grew continuously from the beginning of the year. The figure in the first half of 2017 estimated at US$63 million, up 39.4% year on year and accounted for 23%.
Exports to the EU witnessed the high growth rate in the first 6 months of this year with the value of US$51.5 million, an increase of 101.6% year on year. Italy, France and the Netherlands continued to be top 3 largest importing markets in the EU. Remarkably, cephalopod imports into France and the Netherlands from Vietnam continued to experience an impressive growth rate at 3-digit level.
ASEAN continued to hold the 4th rank in the period. Vietnam’s cephalopod exports in Jan-Jun 2017 to the region amounted to US$30 million, up 30% from the year before, picking up 77% of Vietnam’s cephalopod sales. Thailand and Malaysia were two major importers of Vietnam cephalopod in ASEAN. Vietnam’s enterprises continued to boost exports of the item to ASEAN.
In the coming time, Vietnam’s cephalopod exports expected to continue the good growth.
(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.
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(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.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s seafood exports recorded strong growth in the first half of 2026, but the performance was increasingly uneven across products, markets and enterprises. VASEP’s newly released premium report provides the detailed data and analysis needed to understand what lies behind the headline figures and prepare for the more challenging months ahead.
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