The conference was also attended by representatives of leaders in industry associations such as Vietnam Pangasius, Vietnam plastic, Vietnam Timber and Forest products, America Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam, Fine Arts and Wood Processing Association in Ho Chi Minh City, Association of Food Transparency, High Quality Vietnamese products, Food-Foodstuff association of Ho Chi Minh city.
Mr. Ngo Van Ich, Chairman of VASEP was giving the opening speech
In his opening speech, Mr. Ngo Van Ich- the Chairman of VASEP, said that entering 2022, with the pandemic being pushed back, Vietnam seafood enterprises have rebounded their production and responded to economic recovery programs to increase exports. Besides, right after other countries opened up and started to restore international trade activities, VASEP had actively participated in foreign fairs such as seafood exhibitions in Boston (USA) and in Barcelona (Spain) to restart the trade promotion program and has received the attention of a large number of international customers after 2 years of being interrupted.
Mr. Truong Dinh Hoe, General Secretary of VASEP was presenting the association's performance in 2021-2022 and direction for 2022-2023
The efforts of VASEP and enterprises have been proven through the results of seafood export in the first 5 months of 2022, with a turnover of more than 4.7 billion USD (increased by more than 44% over the same period). Vietnamese seafood has been exported to 160 markets in the world with an average increase of 10-15% in export price , recovering strongly during the complicated development of the pandemic.
Mr. Nguyen Hoai Nam, Deputy General Secretary of VASEP reported on the assicuation's policy advocacy activities in 2021 - 2022 and orientation for 2022 - 2023
In response to the developments of the above context, the annual meeting among members of VASEP was an important event, timely summarizing activities during the past time, assessing the production, export situation and market trends to give directions and action plans for VASEP members. This is also an opportunity for enterprises to meet and exchange experiences in overcoming difficulties after 2 years of interruption due to the Covid-19 pandemic. This conference would boost companies to increase exports, affirm the position and development potential of Vietnamese seafood in the world market.
Mr. Ho Quoc Luc, Chairman of the Board of Sao Ta Food Joint Stock Company shared about the problem of shrimp materials and solutions for the shrimp industry.
Mrs. Nguyen Thi Thu Sac, General Director of Hai Nam Company Limited spoke about the difficulties in removing the IUU yellow card
In addition to the reports on VASEP’s activities in the past 2 years, the conference also created a chance for enterprises to present their current situation and market prospects, any problems and shortcomings of each industry as well as of the whole seafood industry in general.
Compiled by Thuy Linh
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(seafood.vasep.com.vn) After reaching a peak of nearly USD 6 million in June 2024, the export value of Vietnamese tuna to Italy has stagnated and continuously declined in the last five months of the year. Cumulatively, by December 15, 2024, export turnover to this market decreased by 18% compared to the same period in 2023, reaching over USD 30 million. With this decline, Italy is no longer Vietnam's largest tuna import market within the EU bloc.
The Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang, with its 32-km coastline, is well-positioned to develop a thriving seafood industry. Recognising the importance of sustainable offshore fishing, local authorities have implemented policies to modernise the fishing fleet and support operations in offshore waters.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On the evening of December 23, 2024, in Ho Chi Minh City, the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) held a ceremony to celebrate the seafood export milestone of 10 billion USD, with hopes for continued growth in 2025. The event was attended by Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Phung Duc Tien, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Hang, and representatives from various ministries, as well as domestic and international partners.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) With a market share exceeding 10% in Vietnam's aquafeed sector, Sao Mai Super Feed has affirmed its position as one of the leading brands, making a significant contribution to the development of the pangasius industry and elevating Vietnamese pangasius products on the international stage.
Secretary General of the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) Nguyen Hoai Nam said that in the past 5-6 years, Vietnam's seafood export value has only hovered around 8-10 billion USD/year. To reach the value of 16 billion USD by 2030, Mr. Nam proposed establishing corporations/enterprises to exploit the sea.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vinh Hoan Seafood (stock code VHC) announced that its export turnover to three key markets— the U.S., EU, and China—grew between 32% and 40% in November 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.
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