In November, exports of all key products rebounded strongly with the growth of shrimp at 16%, pangasius 31%, tuna 51%, cephalopods 37%, crabs 59%, other fish increased 14%.
By the end of November 2021, shrimp exports reached 3.56 billion USD, up 3.4%, pangasius exports reached 1.4 billion USD, up 3.3%, tuna recovered 13% to 672 million USD and cephalopod molluscs increased by 7.4% to reach USD 543 million.
In November, exports to the EU market recovered the most, up 65%, reaching 105 million USD. Except for pangasius, which did not increase compared to the same period last year, exports of other products increased sharply. In which, shrimp exports alone increased by 86%, exports of other seafood such as tuna, cephalopods, bivalve mollusk all increased by 32-74% compared to November 2020. By the end of November 2021, Vietnam's seafood exports to the EU reached 967 million USD, up 11% over the same period in 2020.
Seafood exports to the US market still maintained a high and stable growth momentum with an increase of 37% in November, reaching US$198 million. Accordingly, pangasius exports increased sharply by 58%, shrimp increased by 24%, tuna increased by 48%, and other products increased sharply from 11-157% compared to November 2021. By the end of November 2021, seafood exports to the US reached nearly $1.9 billion, up 26% over the same period last year and accounting for 23% of Vietnam's total seafood exports.
Exports to CPTPP countries account for nearly a quarter of Vietnam's total seafood export turnover. In November, exports to this market sector increased by 9% to 225 million USD. Accumulated by the end of November 2021, seafood exports to the CPTPP market reached nearly 2 billion USD, down slightly by 1% over the same period in 2020. In November, exports to most markets in the bloc recovered from 11 -52%, excluding New Zealand which decreased by 6%. In which, Japan is still the main market with 136 million USD, up 3.6%. Accumulated by the end of November, seafood exports to Japan reached over $1.2 billion, down 6.4% over the same period.
After a continuous decline from March, in November 2021, seafood exports to China recovered slightly, increasing by nearly 3% over the same period to reach 135 million USD. In which, the export of squid and octopus increased sharply by 116%, the export of pangasius increased by 17.4%, the rest of other products exported to this market still fell deeply from 15-89%. By the end of November, seafood exports to this market reached US$1 billion, down nearly 21% over the same period last year.
It is forecasted that Vietnam seafood exports in December will continue to recover and will reach over $800 million, bringing the whole year of 2021 export results to over $8.8 billion, up 5% compared to 2020.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The purchase price of raw pangasius in the first 11 months of 2024 remained at 26,000-27,000 VND/kg. However, farmers faced challenges in earning profits due to rising costs of fish feed, fuel, and labor during the year.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Sao Ta Foods Joint Stock Company (FIMEX) recently announced its production and business results for November 2024, showing a 5% year-over-year increase in revenue but a 21% decline compared to the previous month.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Soc Trang province underscores the critical role of the fisheries sector in driving its socio-economic development. Located along Vietnam's coastline, the province features 72 km of shoreline, three major estuaries—Dinh An, Tran De, and My Thanh—and a dense river network encompassing diverse ecosystems, including saltwater, brackish, and freshwater. These natural resources provide ideal conditions for the growth of aquaculture, making the fisheries sector a cornerstone of Soc Trang’s economic strategy.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In 2024, the pangasius industry in Dong Thap is projected to achieve a production value of VND 8.802 billion, marking a 2.86% increase compared to 2023 and accounting for over 17% of the province's total agricultural, forestry, and fishery production value.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam's tuna exports to Japan have seen robust growth over the past two months. Data from Vietnam Customs shows that in October 2024 alone, tuna exports to Japan surged by 31% year-on-year, reaching nearly USD 3.5 million. This growth has offset the decline experienced in the first half of the year, raising the total export value for the first ten months of 2024 to nearly USD 28 million, a 5% increase compared to the same period last year.
A business forum was held by the Dutch Embassy in Vietnam in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on November 27, seeking ways for sustainable aquaculture in the region.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On November 18, Ms. Truong Ha Phuong Anh, Director of the Center for Investment Promotion and Business Support (iPEC), stated that during the Ca Mau Province Agricultural and Aquatic Products Trade Promotion Conference 2024, held on November 15, there were 209 direct trade interactions between 42 seafood processing and exporting enterprises, OCOP producers in the province, and five leading domestic retail companies: Central Retail, Saigon Co.op, Kingfood Mart, Bach Hoa Xanh, and Satra Supermarket.
In 2024, the Binh Dinh Agricultural Extension Center successfully implemented a semi-intensive and intensive two-stage whiteleg shrimp farming model using Semi-Biofloc technology.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Recently, the area dedicated to super-intensive, high-density whiteleg shrimp farming in Trà Vinh Province has been rapidly expanding due to its high productivity and economic efficiency.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In collaboration with provincial authorities, specialized agencies, and local coastal governments, seafood processing and export enterprises in Binh Dinh Province are actively working to address issues related to illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. The shared goal is to have the European Union's "yellow card" removed this year.
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