In June 2021 alone, exports to the main import markets all grew positively, except for Japan and Isarel, which decreased by 0.8 and 9% respectively. Vietnam's tuna products have been exported to 103 markets around the world.
USA: After deploying rapid vaccination for people, the US economy is recovering quickly. The reopening of food service chains, restaurants, and hotels is increasing the demand for tuna in the US, boosting imports. By the end of June 2021, the total value of Vietnam's tuna exports to the US reached 153 million USD, up by nearly 21% over the same period in 2020. Currently, Vietnam is the second largest tuna supplier to the US market.
EU: Vietnam's tuna exports to the EU continue to prosper. In June 2021 alone, the export value to this market reached nearly 13 million USD, up by 49% over the same period. This figure has brought the total export value in the first half of 2021 to more than $74 million, up by 31% over the same period. Notably in June, tuna exports to Spain grew at a "galloping" rate of 971% over the same period. With this growth rate, Spain has become the third largest single tuna import market of Vietnam in the EU.
CPTPP: By the end of June 2021, the total value of tuna exports to the countries participating in the CPTPP agreement reached 46 million USD, accounting for nearly 13%, up by 16% over the same period of last year. In June 2021, the export value to Canada - the largest market in the bloc, increased by nearly 201%, reaching 3.6 million USD. The value of tuna exports to this market is accelerating.
Another prominent market in the CPTPP market in the first 6 months of this year is Mexico, with an impressive growth rate in June with 157%, reaching $ 1.3 million. After a continuous decline in the first quarter of 2021, tuna exports to Mexico have grown continuously. By the end of June, the export value of tuna to Mexico was over 6 million USD, up by 53% over the same period.
In addition to the main markets, Vietnam's tuna exports to a number of small markets are experiencing impressive growth over the same period such as: Russia up by 70%, Ukraine by 100%, Lebanon by 35%, Korea Countries increased by 87%, Argentina increased by 79%.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s seafood exports reached $989.5 million in November 2025, up 64.6% year-on-year. The robust monthly performance played a pivotal role in driving the total export turnover for the first 11 months of 2025 to $10.5 billion, representing a 19% increase compared with the same period in 2024.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s crab exports reached USD 81 million in the first 11 months of 2025, with the United States accounting for more than 82% of total value. While newly imposed reciprocal tariffs and the enforcement of provisions under the U.S. Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) pose significant challenges for Vietnam, the European Union is emerging as a promising growth market.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The Ca Mau Department of Agriculture and Environment has recently issued a plan to develop specialized crab raw material zones serving official export channels, covering a scale of around 50,000 hectares. This marks a significant shift in the sea crab industry towards professional production aligned with market requirements.
(seafood.vasep.comvn) According to the Tay Ninh Statistics Office, fisheries output in the province fell significantly in November 2025 due to the impact of storms and heavy rainfall, which delayed harvesting activities, particularly for pangasius.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The year 2025 marks the 30th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and the United States (1995–2025). In parallel with the nation's progress in international economic integration, bilateral seafood trade has followed a remarkably impressive growth trajectory, expanding from an initial scale of just tens of millions of US dollars to nearly $2 billion annually. This growth has positioned the United States as Vietnam’s largest seafood export market for many consecutive years.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On December 12, 2025, the Vietnam Association of Seafood Processing and Export (VASEP) issued document 231/CV-VASEP regarding strengthening measures to combat IUU fishing and working with the Government to lift the EC's IUU yellow card warning.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Tilapia is easy to farm and provides high economic and nutritional value, making it a sought-after export commodity in many countries.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s seafood exports in the first 10 months of 2025 recorded significant progress, reaching more than USD 9.5 billion, up 15% year-on-year. This result reflects the sector’s persistent efforts amid a highly volatile market, especially policy shocks from the US Although signs of slowdown emerged in the third quarter due to countervailing taxes, key product groups still maintained strong momentum and created a foundation for full-year exports to reach USD 11 billion.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s agreement with the United States on a framework for reciprocal, fair, and balanced trade—reached during the 2025 ASEAN Summit in Malaysia—has generated strong optimism for Vietnamese exports, including tuna. Numerous positive points in the joint statement have raised high expectations for Vietnamese export goods, but turning these expectations into tangible benefits remains a long and challenging journey.
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