Vietnam's bivalve mollusk exports to the EU in the first six months of this year reached $36.9 million, up 35 percent over the same period last year. If in the first quarter of this year, the export of this item to the EU only grew by 11%, in the second quarter of this year, the turnover of this item increased by 56% compared to the same period last year. Bivalve molluscs exports to the EU continuously grew by double digits in all months of the second quarter of this year.
Bivalve molluscs exports to the EU in the first half of this year grew well because these are ready-made, convenient products during the epidemic season and reasonable prices. Processing and exporting this product of Vietnam have available domestic raw materials without having to depend on imports.
In the first 6 months of this year, among EU member countries, Italy, Spain and Portugal are the three main single markets importing bivalve molluscs from Vietnam, accounting for 21%, 17% and 12%, respectively. respectively, reaching a value of USD 13 million, USD 10 million and USD 7 million, up 19-76% over the same period last year.
In the structure of Vietnam's bivalve mollusc products exported to the EU, clam accounts for the highest proportion, accounting for nearly 70% of the value, including products such as boiled, steamed, whole brown clam, white clam, silk clam. Steamed and boiled clam products are exported to the EU the most.
The average export price of frozen boiled white clam size 100/120 to the markets of Portugal, Spain and Italy is in the range of 1.30-1.43 USD/kg; frozen boiled white clam size 120/150 exported to Italy with an average price of 1.37 USD/kg; Frozen boiled white clam size 40/60 to Portugal, Spain costs 1.53-1.96 USD/kg; Frozen boiled brown clam size 40/60 to Portugal, Spain, Italy cost 1.45-2.50 USD/kg; Frozen boiled brown clam size 60/80 to Portugal, Spain, Italy costs 1.55-2.46 USD/kg.
Some large companies export clams to the EU such as Thanh Hoa Seafood Import-Export Joint Stock Company, Minh Dang Company Limited, Ben Tre Seafood Joint Stock Company, LENGER Vietnam Seafood Co., Ltd.
(seafood.vasep .com.vn) The return of Donald Trump to the White House for a second term will bring significant impacts on Vietnam, particularly its pangasius export sector. Trump's economic policies, such as raising import tariffs, reducing corporate income taxes, and attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) back to the US, are expected to directly influence various industries in Vietnam.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The UAE ranked 16th among importers of Vietnamese shrimp from 2018 to 2022, accounting for approximately 0.5% of Vietnam's total shrimp export value. Annually, Vietnam exported around US$20 million worth of shrimp to this market.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The company also announced that its farms are well-prepared and will begin stocking in mid-November when the weather conditions are favorable.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) To maximize natural advantages and increase the value of local aquatic products, Ca Mau province is promoting the ecological shrimp farming model under mangrove forests. This model not only brings high profits to people thanks to businesses committing to purchasing products at prices 10-20% higher than the market price but also aims for sustainable development and environmental friendliness.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between Vietnam and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was signed after just over a year of negotiations. With high demand for premium seafood in the UAE, particularly for shrimp and tuna products, Vietnam’s tuna industry is expected to gain increased export opportunities and higher product value thanks to the preferential terms of the CEPA.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In October 2024, seafood exports from Vietnam are estimated to exceed $1 billion, marking a 28% increase compared to the same period last year. This achievement signifies the first return to the $1 billion milestone in 27 months, since June 2022, providing a significant boost for Vietnamese seafood enterprises.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Under the theme "Dong Thap Pangasius: Green Journey - Green Value," the Dong Thap Pangasius Festival 2024 will take place over two days, November 16th and 17th, at Vo Nguyen Giap Square in Hong Ngu City.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Kien Giang has announced a plan to stabilize the biosafety rice-shrimp production area at 117,340 hectares by 2030.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to the Department of Fisheries in Ca Mau, the total aquatic product output in the region is estimated at 536,140 tons as of October 17, achieving 82.23% of the annual plan and marking a 1.74% increase compared to the same period last year. Within this total, shrimp production stands at 208,495 tons, reaching 82.41% of the planned target and showing a 2.23% increase year-over-year.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to data from Vietnam Customs, pangasius exports to Iraq have surged significantly in the first nine months of 2024, marking the highest levels seen in three years. This upward trend has positioned Iraq as a key market for Vietnamese pangasius, even surpassing Iran, traditionally regarded as a gateway for trade between Vietnam and the Middle East.
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