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) Japan continues to be one of Vietnam’s most important and stable shrimp markets. In recent years, shrimp exports to this market have fluctuated in line with Japan’s broader economic and consumption cycles, yet Japan remains a major, high-value destination with stringent standards.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In 2025, Vietnam’s tuna exports to Spain increased by 13% compared to 2024. This growth trend has continued into the first two months of 2026. According to Vietnam Customs statistics, export turnover to this market reached nearly USD 3 million in January–February 2026, up 101% year-on-year and significantly higher than the same period in 2024. This development indicates that Spain is once again becoming a notable destination for Vietnamese tuna amid strong demand for tuna raw materials and products in Europe.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The 2026 brackish water shrimp farming season in the Mekong Delta has started earlier than usual, mainly driven by positive market signals, as shrimp prices in 2025 remained high and supply was limited. Many enterprises and farms in Cần Thơ, Cà Mau, and Vĩnh Long have proactively stocked early to seize opportunities. By early 2026, stocking areas in many localities had reached a high proportion of planned targets, with intensive and high-tech farming models expanding rapidly.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s tilapia exports to the United States recorded remarkable growth in 2025, opening up major opportunities while also presenting considerable challenges. The U.S. remains the largest importer of Vietnamese tilapia fillets, with export turnover reaching USD 40 million—an increase of up to 499% compared to 2024. This impressive growth reflects strong demand in the U.S. market, as supply from competing countries such as China has been constrained by tariffs and rising production costs.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Pangasius remains a strategic export commodity in Vietnam’s seafood sector. Entering 2026, the industry faces a strong need to transition from volume-based growth to a value-driven development model, with a focus on quality, food safety, and sustainability.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Following damage caused by Storm No. 13 in late 2025, brackish water shrimp farming in Gia Lai is being rapidly restored. In key farming areas such as Tuy Phước and Tuy Phước Đông, farmers are focusing on rehabilitating ponds, repairing infrastructure, and treating the environment in preparation for the 2026 crop.
(seafood.vasep.com) Facing the decline in fishery resources, Vietnam is accelerating livelihood transitions for fishermen to reduce fishing pressure and move toward sustainable development. Marine fish stocks have dropped significantly from 4.82 million tons in 2000–2005 to 3.95 million tons in 2016–2020.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s shrimp industry is entering a period of strong transformation with the emergence of various high-tech farming models, helping improve productivity and competitiveness. Over the past 5–10 years, farming practices have shifted from traditional methods to intensive and super-intensive systems, featuring lined ponds, environmental sensors, automated feeding, and data management.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) With a focus on sustainable development, high-tech application, and climate change adaptation, An Giang Province aims to maintain its brackish water shrimp production in 2026 at a level equivalent to the previous year. Specifically, output is projected to reach over 155,510 tons, serving both domestic consumption and export processing, thereby sustaining the fisheries sector’s key role in the local economic structure.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the Mekong Delta, key pangasius farming provinces such as An Giang, Dong Thap, and Can Tho are accelerating the transition toward a circular economy model, contributing to higher product value and reduced environmental impact. Instead of focusing solely on farming and processing, the pangasius value chain is increasingly utilizing by-products and waste streams to generate added value.
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