In March 2012 alone, Vietnam mollusk exports to markets reached nearly US$54 million, up 35.9 percent from that of March 2011. There is the highest growth in mollusk export value compared to sales of others (shrimp, pangasius, tuna..). Cephalopod and bivalve mollusk exports were up 36.7 percent and 30.9 percent, respectively over those of 2011. The export value of these items tends to increase in the recent time.
However, local mollusk exporters are coping with shortage of raw material. Raw mollusk supply mainly comes from catching while costs for fishing have been rocketing which exposes many difficulties for mollusk processors. Besides, ocean freight has increased which badly affected to mollusk exports to EU and the U.S.
South Korea, Japan and EU are still three largest importers of Vietnam cephalopod, occupying over 80 percent of total cephalopod export value. Compared to the quarter I/2011, cephalopod export value to Japan marked the highest with a 58.6 percent growth. The export value to the market in March 2012 was up 40 percent from that of the previous month. However, bivalve mollusk exports to Japan were down 42.4 percent with modest export value of US$1.2 million.
In the quarter I/2012, South Korea – the largest cephalopod importer of Vietnam – imported US$35 million of cephalopod, up 9.6 percent over 2011 and making up 31 percent of total cephalopod export value of Vietnam. However, bivalve mollusk exports to the market decreased 11.2 percent from the quarter I/2011. In March 2012 alone, export value of this item to South Korea grew by 43.3 percent.
Compared to the first three months of 2011, mollusk exports to EU reported a stable growth at double digit level with a 10.7 percent advance in cephalopod exports and a 15.1 percent in bivalve mollusk exports. In March 2012, export value of two items to EU was up from that of February 2012. Among EU block, export value of two items to France reported a triple digit growth in which cephalopod exports were up 154 percent and bivalve mollusk exports were up 617.2 percent.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) A project titled "Sustainable Shrimp Industry Governance" has been launched in Ca Mau Province with the aim of supporting the transition of the province's shrimp industry toward higher quality, lower emissions, stronger governance capacity, improved supply chain traceability, and the development of a sustainable shrimp brand that meets the increasingly stringent requirements of export markets.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Khanh Hoa Provincial Agricultural Extension Center, in collaboration with the Northern Center for Marine Aquaculture Research and the Van Hung Public Service Center, recently organized a training course on disease-free golden pompano seed production. The program is part of a National Agricultural Extension Project aimed at developing industrial-scale seed production models to support sustainable marine aquaculture.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s pangasius exports have shown encouraging signs of recovery in 2026. In the first four months of the year, total export turnover reached USD 720 million, up 17% compared to the same period last year. This result reflects improving demand across many markets, as well as the efforts of Vietnamese pangasius enterprises to maintain production, secure orders, and adapt to changing market conditions.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The application of high technology in shrimp farming is delivering positive results in the coastal areas of Vinh Long Province, contributing to improved production efficiency and creating significant potential for further industry expansion. However, to fully capitalize on this potential, the province is focusing on aquaculture zoning, infrastructure investment, and promoting modern, sustainable production.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Đồng Tháp Province has intensified efforts to curb illegal fishing by strengthening vessel monitoring, law enforcement and seafood traceability.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Seafood businesses need solutions to overcome bottlenecks such as labor shortages, difficulty accessing capital, high input costs, and administrative procedures in order to maintain production, adapt to market fluctuations, and effectively exploit export opportunities.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The FTA would widen access to markets with strong demand for premium food products in line with the country’s strategy of shifting exports towards increasing added value.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On the morning of July 13th, Mr. Ho Quoc Dung, Member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam and Deputy Prime Minister, along with his delegation, visited and worked with businesses in An Giang province to promptly resolve obstacles and promote production and business activities.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) As importing markets increasingly focus on biosecurity and traceability, Vietnam has established a relatively comprehensive legal framework and disease management system for aquaculture, covering tilapia farming as well as other cultured species. This system is based on the Law on Animal Health, regulations on the prevention and control of aquatic animal diseases, the National Plan for the Prevention and Control of Major Diseases in Farmed Aquatic Species, and environmental monitoring and early warning programs for aquaculture areas.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On July 9, 2026, the Embassy of Vietnam in Brazil organized the seminar titled “Sharing Information on Vietnam-Brazil Economic, Trade and Investment Relations in the First Half of 2026” to provide updates on bilateral cooperation and strengthen connections among government agencies, industry associations, and business communities of the two countries.
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