In Jan-Sep 2017, shipments of squid remained the large share of 58.6% in Vietnam’s total export value. Out of cephalopod items for exports, sales of fresh/live/frozen squid accounted for the highest proportion of 38.2%; followed by dried/salted/fresh/live/frozen octopus with 34%.
Currently, Vietnam exported cephalopod to 65 markets, equal to the same period in 2016. Of that, exports to top 9 major markets accounted for 99% of Vietnam’s cephalopod sales in the first 9 months of this year.
South Korea remained as the leading buyer of Vietnam cephalopod, taking up 34% in the total export value. Vietnam’s cephalopod exports to South Korea showed the remarkable rise from earlier this year. Exports in QIII/2017 reached US$60.7 million; increasing by 39.8% compared to QIII/2016. The figure in Jan-Sep 2017 amounted to US$155.3 million; up 40.2% over the same period last year.
Vietnam’s cephalopod sales to Japan were tended to go on the rise from the beginning of the year. Exports to the market in QIII/2017 reached over US$44 million, up 43% from QIII/2016, the figure in the first 9 months of the year estimated at US$107 million, up 40,9% over same period last year. Japan ranked the 2nd in top largest importers of Vietnam cephalopod, making up 23.4%. A decrease in the world production of raw cephalopod and a rise in the yen exchange rate partly led to a climb in imports of Vietnam cephalopod into Japan.
The EU remained as the 3rd biggest importer of Vietnam cephalopod in this period with high continuous growth in the first 9 months of the year. Vietnam’s cephalopod shipments to the market through Sep 2017 hit over US$83 million, up 80% year on year. Italy, France and Spain continued as top 3 leading importing markets of Vietnam cephalopod in the EU. Exports to these 3 markets recorded the positive growth of 69.4%; 191.6% and 61.5% respectively.
ASEAN continued to keep its 4th rank. Vietnam’s cephalopod exports to the region in the first 9 months of this year touched US$52.5 million, up 48.4% over the same period last year. Thailand and Malaysia were the two major buyers of Vietnam cephalopod in ASEAN. Of that, exports to Thailand go on the upward trend.
Sales to China witnessed the highest growth rate among the major importing markets of Vietnam cephalopod in this period. Shipments to China and Hong Kong reached over US$33 million, up 184% over the same period in 2016. Of that, exports to Hong Kong were worth by over US$5 million, up 42% year on year.
In the coming time, cephalopod production in the world forecasted to remain low, which drives the price of this item up. Vietnam’s cephalopod exports projected to continue the rise, especially value added items.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Recently, in Long Xuyen City, An Giang Province, the Institute of Policy and Strategy for Agriculture and Rural Development (IPSARD) and the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) organized a workshop to announce the results of the project “Food Loss Assessment in the Pangasius Value Chain in the Mekong River Region.” The project aims to provide scientific evidence to support the sustainable development of Vietnam’s pangasius industry.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Shrimp prices in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta have recovered since early May, helping to improve farmers’ confidence and accelerate stocking activities for the 2026 farming season. However, farmers remain cautious due to rising input costs, unfavorable weather conditions, and disease risks.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On May 27, the Vietnam Trade Office in India, in collaboration with trade promotion agencies, industry associations, and businesses from both countries, organized the online seminar “Vietnam–India Seafood Trade Forum and Supply-Demand Connectivity 2026.” The event aimed to promote trade cooperation, investment, and seafood supply chain connectivity between Vietnam and India amid the ongoing restructuring of global markets.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In recent years, Ninh Binh Province has intensified the application of science and technology in aquaculture in order to improve productivity, product quality, and economic efficiency.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the first four months of 2026, Vietnam’s tilapia exports reached USD 49 million, up 151% compared to the same period in 2025. This figure reflects an emerging export sector that is taking advantage of market gaps created by global trade disruptions, while larger producers are adjusting their strategies.
On the afternoon of May 28, the People’s Committee of Ho Thi Ky Commune signed a memorandum of understanding with Minh Phu Certified Shrimp Social Co., Ltd. (a member of Minh Phu Seafood Corporation) on cooperation to develop a black tiger shrimp farming area meeting international certification standards during the 2026–2030 period in the commune.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The “Moringa Noodles Salad” product by Sa Giang Import-Export Corporation was honored as one of the “Top 10 Winning Products” at the THAIFEX – Anuga taste Innovation Show 2026, held as part of THAIFEX – Anuga Asia 2026 in Bangkok.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) After a fairly strong upward trend in 2025, Vietnam’s clam exports entered 2026 with a mixed picture: strong growth at the beginning of the year, followed by a slowdown from March onward. According to Vietnam Customs data, Vietnam’s clam export turnover in the first four months of 2026 reached more than USD 38 million, up 2% compared to the same period in 2025.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s pangasius industry is facing new opportunities to expand its development space as many localities and businesses begin promoting marine farming models aimed at diversifying farming areas and adapting to climate change. However, for pangasius to truly “go offshore” and develop into a large-scale industry segment, significant challenges related to technology, broodstock, and markets still need to be addressed.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s tilapia exports in April 2026 reached USD 11 million, up 92% compared to the same period in 2025. This strong growth indicates that Vietnamese tilapia products are continuing to penetrate and expand rapidly in international markets. Cumulative export turnover in the first four months of 2026 reached USD 49 million, up 151% year-on-year.
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