Through Jul 2016, Vietnam pangasius exports to Mexico valued at US$40 million, accounting for 4.7% of Vietnam pangasius exports. Due to the year-on-year slump of 47.8% - 49% in Jan-Feb 2016, the figure in the first 7 months of this year was down 2.9% compared to the same period of 2015.
According to the official statistics of National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Mexico), in QII/2016, Mexico, the 2nd largest economy in Latin America, grew by 2.5% over the same period last year and this was the highest rate in a quarter since 2012. The figure in the first 6 months of 2016 also showed the year-on-year growth of 2.5%, mainly thanks to economic activities in the fields of agriculture, livestock, fisheries, mining, and exploitation of forest products with the growth of 3.4%; and service activities with the growth of 3.3%.
According to the data from ITC, in the first 5 months of this year, although imports of frozen pangasius fillets (HS code 030462) into Mexico fell by 35%, those of frozen pangasius (HS code 030324) sharply increased by 170 % compared to the same period last year.
Meanwhile, imports of some whitefish products, especially Chinese tilapia into Mexico dropped remarkably such as: frozen tilapia fillets (HS code 030461) decreased by 22.3%; frozen Alaska pollock (HS code 030475) down 16%, fresh/chilled/frozen cod down 7% - 14.5% over the same period last year.
In the two last quarters of 2016, Mexican imports of whitefish products forecasted to continue the sharp rise compared to the first two quarters of the year. Thus, in the coming time, Vietnam pangasius exporters will have opportunities to increase the exports to this market.
Whitefish imports into Mexico, Jan-May 2016 (Thousand US$) |
||||||||
Products |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jan-May/2016 |
Jan-May/2015 |
↓↑% |
Frozen tilapia fillets (HS code 030461) |
10,256 |
15,270 |
6,400 |
3,577 |
8,860 |
44,363 |
57,102 |
-22.31 |
Frozen pangasius and catfish fillets (HS code 030462) |
7,953 |
9,356 |
5,635 |
4,851 |
5,915 |
33,710 |
51,969 |
-35.13 |
Frozen tilapia HS030323 |
2,388 |
3,000 |
2,319 |
312 |
791 |
8,810 |
6,047 |
45.69 |
Frozen pangasius and catfish (HS code 030324) |
256 |
149 |
188 |
349 |
87 |
1,029 |
382 |
169.37 |
Frozen Alaska pollock fillets (HS code 030475) |
198 |
535 |
179 |
- |
105 |
1,017 |
1,211 |
-16 |
Frozen tilapia, pangasius meat (HS code 030493) |
55 |
88 |
59 |
55 |
27 |
284 |
332 |
-14.46 |
Frozen cod fillets (HS code 030471) |
47 |
15 |
- |
110 |
21 |
193 |
207 |
-6.76 |
Alaska pollock meat (HS code 030494) |
- |
- |
- |
- |
143 |
143 |
0 |
- |
Chilled/fresh tilapia (HS code 030271) |
34 |
21 |
28 |
8 |
8 |
99 |
220 |
-55 |
Frozen cod (HS code 030363) |
2 |
38 |
- |
- |
20 |
60 |
65 |
-7.7 |
Chilled/fresh pangasius, catfish (HS code 030272) |
2 |
7 |
23 |
- |
- |
32 |
129 |
-75.19 |
Fresh/chilled hake (HS code 030254) |
- |
4 |
4 |
4 |
8 |
20 |
5 |
300 |
Written by Ta Ha
Compiled by Dieu Thuy
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The US remains Vietnam’s largest single market for shrimp imports, accounting for 20% of Vietnam's total shrimp exports globally. As of October 15th, 2024, Vietnamese shrimp exports to the US reached nearly 600 million dollas, marking a 10% increase compared to the same period in 2023.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to Vietnam Customs, pangasius exports to Canada reached over 1 million USD in the first half of October 2024, a 33% decrease compared to the same period last year. However, by October 15, 2024, total pangasius exports to Canada had reached 32 million USD, reflecting a 10% increase compared to the same period in 2023.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Cà Mau is accelerating its digital transformation, developing green industries, and promoting high-tech processing of agricultural and aquatic products, with a focus on sustainable economic growth and environmental protection.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The Dong Thap Pangasius Festival 2024, themed 'Dong Thap Pangasius: Green Journey - Green Value', will take place on November 16-17 in Hong Ngu City.
The positive business momentum in the domestic seafood sector could last into the first half of 2025, according to experts.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the first three quarters of 2024, brackish water shrimp production exceeded 1.1 million tons, with export revenue reaching $2.8 billion. The seafood industry has set a target of $4 billion for shrimp exports for the entire year.
While the price of 1 kg of shrimp hovers around 20 USD, the value of 1 kg of chitosan—extracted from shrimp—can soar to 500 USD. This highlights a significant challenge within the seafood processing industry.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) By October, Vietnam's shrimp exports had generated nearly $3 billion, reflecting an increase of over 10% compared to the same period last year. Shrimp remains the leading commodity contributing to the export turnover of the entire seafood industry.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Sao Ta Foods Joint Stock Company (FIMEX VN - HoSE: FMC) concluded Q3/2024 with significant growth in revenue. Specifically, Sao Ta Food recorded revenue of VND 2,845 billion, a 58.6% increase year-on-year. The company's profit after tax reached VND 95 billion, up 6.2%.
VASEP's Seafood Export Report for the third quarter of 2024 provides a comprehensive overview of Vietnam's seafood export performance in the first nine months, with impressive results reaching $7.2 billion—an increase of 9% over the same period last year. In the third quarter alone, seafood exports grew by 15%, totaling $2.8 billion. This growth is attributed to a recovery in demand and prices in key markets such as the U.S. and China, as well as the competitive advantage of value-added products in markets like Japan and Australia.
VASEP - HIỆP HỘI CHẾ BIẾN VÀ XUẤT KHẨU THỦY SẢN VIỆT NAM
Chịu trách nhiệm: Ông Nguyễn Hoài Nam - Phó Tổng thư ký Hiệp hội
Đơn vị vận hành trang tin điện tử: Trung tâm VASEP.PRO
Trưởng Ban Biên tập: Bà Phùng Thị Kim Thu
Giấy phép hoạt động Trang thông tin điện tử tổng hợp số 138/GP-TTĐT, ngày 01/10/2013 của Bộ Thông tin và Truyền thông
Tel: (+84 24) 3.7715055 – (ext.203); email: kimthu@vasep.com.vn
Trụ sở: Số 7 đường Nguyễn Quý Cảnh, Phường An Phú, Quận 2, Tp.Hồ Chí Minh
Tel: (+84) 28.628.10430 - Fax: (+84) 28.628.10437 - Email: vasephcm@vasep.com.vn
VPĐD: số 10, Nguyễn Công Hoan, Ngọc Khánh, Ba Đình, Hà Nội
Tel: (+84 24) 3.7715055 - Fax: (+84 24) 37715084 - Email: vasephn@vasep.com.vn