In the first two months of 2021, the growth rate of canned seafood exports was even more of a breakthrough, up by 42%, reaching nearly 55 million USD, accounting for nearly 6% of the total seafood export turnover.
In 2020, the main species of canned seafood for export included tuna, scad, herring, saury, mackerel, crab, and shrimp ... In which canned and pouched tuna accounted for a large proportion of 66%, canned crab meat accounted for 13%, scallops 8%, shrimp 1.6%, chub mackerel accounted for nearly 2% ...
Canned tuna products include cut skipjack, yellowfin, big eyed tuna in salt/oil/water.
Related to crab products, Vietnam has pasteurized canned and pasteurized processed crab meat exported to Europe, America, Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, and Thailand ...
In 2020, there were 90 import markets for canned seafood from Vietnam, of which the top 10 markets included the US, Thailand, Germany, Egypt, Canada, Japan, France, Israel, Hong Kong, and Jordan, accounting for 73% of total exports. The US accounted for 38%, being the dominant proportion.
There were over 40 enterprises exporting canned seafood products in 2020, of which the top 10 enterprises accounted for 84%, mainly tuna exporters. In which, the top 3 companies named Highland Dragon accounted for 21% of export turnover, Pataya 16% and Foodtech accounted for 11.5%.
In the first two months of 2021, 28 enterprises participated in exporting canned and bagged seafood to the world market. Top 10 exporting enterprises accounted for over 83% with about 44.5 million USD. In which, the top 3 biggest companies were Highland Dragon, Pataya and Yueh Chyang Canned Food, accounting for 19.4%, 14% and 10% respectively.
There were 55 import markets for Vietnamese canned seafood in the first 2 months of this year, of which the top 10 markets accounted for over 84% with a value of about $ 45 million. The US accounted for the largest proportion (40%) thanks to a sharp increase in sales of nearly 60% over the same period. Except for Germany, the remaining markets in the top 10 such as Japan, Canada, Egypt, Australia, Thailand ... all increased strongly in canned fish imports from Vietnam.
It is forecasted that in 2021, canned and pouched seafood products of Vietnam will continue to take advantage of opportunities in the markets, at least in the first half of the year when the Covid epidemic is not yet controlled in the world.
(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.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Brazil remains one of the key markets for Vietnamese pangasius in South America. However, exports to the market showed signs of slowing in the first half of 2026, while frozen pangasius fillets continued to account for the overwhelming majority of exports.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Marking 27 years of supporting Vietnam’s seafood industry, the Vietnam International Seafood Exhibition (VIETFISH 2026) will officially return from August 19–21, 2026, at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City, on its largest scale ever. Under the core theme “Innovation – Sustainability,” the event promises to provide a comprehensive picture of the transformation of Vietnam’s seafood industry toward greater value addition and sustainable development.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) With less than three weeks remaining, the Vietnam Fisheries International Exhibition – Vietfish 2026 will officially take place from August 19–21, 2026, at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City. Under the theme "Innovation – Sustainability," Vietfish 2026 will provide a comprehensive networking platform for seafood businesses, buyers, distributors, industry experts, government agencies, and domestic and international visitors.
(vasep.com.vn) As part of the Vietnam Fisheries International Exhibition – Vietfish 2026, the technical seminar “Green and Sustainable Technology Solutions for the Aquaculture and Seafood Processing Value Chain” will take place from 09:30 to 11:45 on August 20, 2026, at Convention Room B, Level 2, SECC, Ho Chi Minh City. The seminar is jointly organized by VASEP, the Department of Fisheries and Fisheries Surveillance, and the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Vietnam, focusing on technological innovation and sustainable transformation across Vietnam’s seafood value chain.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Market fluctuations, rising production costs, and increasingly stringent requirements from export markets are placing growing pressure on the shrimp industry. In response, Vinh Long Province is promoting high-tech shrimp farming integrated with production–consumption value chains to improve efficiency, reduce risks, and enhance the industry's value.
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