Clam products – the main product In addition to clams (white clams, brown clams, silk clams), other molluscs in the export structure of shellfish include snails, scallops, scallops, oysters, mussels, abalone, mussels, etc. Snail exports accounted for 11% with nearly 9.5 million USD in the first 8 months, scallops accounted for 8.6% with 7.4 million USD.
Top 10 localities in exporting bivalve molluscs in August 2021 include Thanh Hoa, Ben Tre, Nam Dinh, Binh Thuan, Thai Binh, Hai Phong, Soc Trang, Kien Giang, Quang Ninh, Tien Giang, accounted for 97% of turnover. In which, Thanh Hoa alone accounted for 30%, Ben Tre accounted for 20%, Nam Dinh accounted for 10%.
Accordingly, the three largest enterprises exporting bivalve molluscs (with the main product being clams) are located in these three key provinces, including: Thanh Hoa Seafood Import-Export Joint Stock Company, Ben Tre Seafood Joint Stock Company, Lenger Vietnam Seafood Co., Ltd.
Many localities with strengths in raw materials and clam processing have not been in the social distancing zone according to the Government's Directive 16 recently, so they still maintain and boost export sales in August and are expected to will accelerate further in the last months of the year.
The EU market accounts for the largest share with 62%.
The top 6 main import markets of Vietnam's bivalve molluscs include the EU, the US, Japan, Korea, Taiwan and China. Exports of this item to the US, Taiwan, and China increased by 3 digits from 103%-156%. Exports to the EU increased by 33%. Exports to Korea and Japan increased slightly, 6% and 9% respectively over the same period last year.
The EU is the largest import market of Vietnam's bivalve molluscs, accounting for 62% of the total export value of this item of Vietnam to the markets. The US ranked second with 17%, followed by Japan with 10%.
In the first eight months of this year, Vietnam's bivalve mollusk exports to the EU reached US$53.4 million, up 33% over the same period last year. Italy, Spain and Portugal are the three largest import markets for Vietnamese bivalve molluscs in the EU. Exports to Italy reached over 17 million USD, up 63%. Exports to Spain and Portugal increased by 44% and 22%, respectively. The main products exported to these three markets are white clams and frozen steamed brown clams, with the average price of 1.78 - 1.79 USD/kg in August 2021.
In the first 8 months of this year, Vietnam's bivalve mollusk exports to the US grew strongly by 103%, reaching nearly 15 million USD.
(seafoo.vasep.com.vn) Ca Mau Province is stepping up efforts to protect aquatic resources and promote transparent and sustainable fisheries, joining the country’s efforts to have the European Commission (EC) remove its “yellow card” warning for illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
(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.
(vasep.com.vn) In the first seven months of 2026, Vietnam’s pangasius exports to the United States reached US$189 million, down 8% year-on-year. In July alone, export value reached US$22 million, down 28%. This trend indicates that U.S. demand for pangasius imports has remained relatively cautious this year, as importers tend to maintain moderate inventory levels and limit stockpiling.
(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.
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