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 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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