Through June 2012, tuna exports reached US$286 million, in which raw tuna (HS 03 code) exports gained US$188 million, up 33.6 percent (accounting for 70 percent of total tuna export); processed tuna (HS 16 code) shipment touched US$98 million, up 49 percent year-on-year. In June 2012 alone, raw tuna exports marked triple digit growth of 165.2 percent while processed tuna exports, mostly canned tuna, only rose by 22.5 percent year-on-year.
Italy is the second largest market in tuna import value from Vietnam in EU with over US$13 million, up 123.7 percent year-on-year. Although tuna import value in June is lower than that of May, Italy is one of markets reporting the sharpest growth in tuna import from Vietnam (374.8 percent). The market reporting the highest growth rate in tuna consumption among EU importers in Jan-Jun 2012.
In two recent years, Vietnam tuna exports to Italy tended to rise in value. For the year to date, tuna exports to Italy got double or triple digit growth in consecutive months, only except for March, export value fell by 43.5 percent over that of the same period of 2011.
Italy imported mainly frozen raw tuna from Vietnam accounting for 97.5 percent of total tuna exports to the market and touching US$12.7 million, up 118 percent year-on-year. Canned tuna exports made up a small proportion of 2.5 percent with US$326.4 thousand.
Consumption of fresh fish in Italy reduced by 6 percent while consumption of frozen fish rose by 5 percent because the price of frozen fish is lower than that of fresh fish sold in the country. Therefore, the price is one of the main factors affecting to Italian consumers’ choice.
Canned tuna plays an important role in Italian fish processing industry, however, the industry is getting worse. Domestic large Italian processors are switching to invest into foreign countries where the supply of raw fish is plentiful and labor cost is lower. Because of hiking production cost and dwindling tuna catch, Italy must import a large amount of canned tuna from other countries to meet the domestic demand. Italy carried out labelling on seafood products to distinguish domestic products from imported products in order to promote and raise the value of domestic products.
Italy also applies policies on preserving and restoring dwindling tuna stock under European Common Fisheries Policy. So strengthening to import fish is still an effective solution to balance fish supply-demand in the domestic market.
The price of exported fish to Italia is lower than that of some other markets, the market is considered as an important importer of Vietnam tuna. Exports of tuna to Italy are expected to grow positively in the last months of 2012.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The “Moringa Noodles Salad” product by Sa Giang Import-Export Corporation was honored as one of the “Top 10 Winning Products” at the THAIFEX – Anuga taste Innovation Show 2026, held as part of THAIFEX – Anuga Asia 2026 in Bangkok.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) After a fairly strong upward trend in 2025, Vietnam’s clam exports entered 2026 with a mixed picture: strong growth at the beginning of the year, followed by a slowdown from March onward. According to Vietnam Customs data, Vietnam’s clam export turnover in the first four months of 2026 reached more than USD 38 million, up 2% compared to the same period in 2025.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s pangasius industry is facing new opportunities to expand its development space as many localities and businesses begin promoting marine farming models aimed at diversifying farming areas and adapting to climate change. However, for pangasius to truly “go offshore” and develop into a large-scale industry segment, significant challenges related to technology, broodstock, and markets still need to be addressed.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s tilapia exports in April 2026 reached USD 11 million, up 92% compared to the same period in 2025. This strong growth indicates that Vietnamese tilapia products are continuing to penetrate and expand rapidly in international markets. Cumulative export turnover in the first four months of 2026 reached USD 49 million, up 151% year-on-year.
(seafood.vasep.com) At VietShrimp Asia 2026, disease management trends in shrimp farming are shifting strongly from treatment-based approaches toward proactive prevention through environmental and pond ecosystem control.
(vasep.com.vn) After a period of strong growth, with export turnover reaching USD 38 million in Q1/2026 — up 174% year-on-year — the sector’s rapid expansion clearly reflects growing market opportunities.
(vasep.com.vn) In the first quarter of 2026, Vietnam’s pangasius exports to the ASEAN bloc reached USD 44 million, up 7% compared to the same period in 2025. After falling to the lowest level of the quarter at USD 9 million in February — reflecting the seasonal slowdown in orders after the festive period — exports recovered strongly to USD 18 million in March, the highest monthly value of the quarter. This development shows that import demand for pangasius in ASEAN remains relatively stable despite short-term fluctuations.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On May 11, 2026, the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced a positive comparability finding for Vietnam’s swimming crab fisheries, along with those of Indonesia and Sri Lanka, under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). With this decision, seafood and seafood products harvested from Vietnam’s swimming crab fisheries will continue to be eligible for import into the US market.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) After a slowdown in 2025, Vietnam’s tuna exports to Germany showed more positive signs in the first quarter of 2026. However, the recovery remains uncertain as consumer demand in Germany is still cautious, while market competition is increasingly driven by pricing and supply stability.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) After a sharp decline in 2025, Vietnam’s tuna exports to Israel are showing positive signs of recovery in the early months of 2026. According to Vietnam Customs data, export turnover to this market grew steadily month by month in Q1/2026, reaching nearly USD 10 million, up 33% compared to the same period in 2025. However, compared to Q1/2024, this level remains significantly lower, indicating that the recovery is still in its early stage following last year’s strong adjustment.
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