Clam products accounted for 35% of Vietnamese bivalve mollusk value export to the EU market. Currently, there are nearly 90 Vietnamese companies exporting bivalve mollusk to markets. Particularly in the Italian market, there were 20 enterprises participating in exports, of which Ben Tre Seafood Joint Stock Company and Minh Dang Seafood Ltd were the leading companies in clam exports to this market, while other companies mainly exported scallops and other mollusks.
White clams/steamed, boiled brown clam/frozen clam meat...exported mainly to EU markets (Portugal, Spain and Italy).
Prices of frozen boiled brown clams exported to Portugal and Spain in the first 9 months ranged from US$1.6 to US$1.75/kg and from US$1.45 - US$1.85/kg respectively, while boiled white clam products cost from US$1.2 to US$1.55/kg; scallops exports to Denmark had the prices of about US$11/kg ...
In the first nine months of 2019, imports of bivalve mollusk into the EU reached over US$573 million, down 24% over the same period in 2018. Spain was the largest importer of this item in the EU, accounting for 30% of the total import value of the EU. Followed by France, accounting for 25.5%, Germany ranked third with 5%.
The average import price of bivalve mollusk products into the largest importers in the bloc (Spain, France, Portugal) reached US$3.5/kg; US$2.7/kg and US$1.8/kg.
The Netherlands was the largest supplier of bivalve mollusk for the EU, accounting for 16.8% of total import value of this item into the EU.
Chile and France rank second and third, accounting for 15% and 10.5% respectively. Vietnam ranked seventh in supplying bivalve mollusk product to the EU, accounting for 5.8%.
According to ITC, the average export price of bivalve mollusk from some major suppliers (Chile, the Netherlands, France and Vietnam) for the EU was US$2.9/kg; US$4.1/ kg; US$6.5/kg and US$1.8/kg.
The main products of bivalve mollusk imports into the EU include processed mussels (HS 160553); live/fresh/chilled mussel (HS 030731); live/fresh/chilled clams, cockle (HS 030771); live/fresh / chilled scallop (HS 030721)…
The EU is increasingly in high demand for mussel, scallop and clam products while reducing demand for oysters. The price of all these species has increased, resulting in decreasing imports of these products into the EU.
Clam prices in southern Europe remained high as demand is outstripping supply. By the end of the year, this market will have price stabilization, so trading activities of this item will start to slow down.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In March 2026, Vietnam’s tilapia exports recorded strong growth, reaching USD 15 million, up 109% compared to the same period in 2025. Cumulatively, in the first three months of 2026, export value reached USD 38 million, an increase of 174% year-on-year. This result highlights the sector’s robust expansion and reflects rapid growth across multiple markets.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In March 2026, Vietnam’s pangasius export value reached USD 182 million, up 1% compared to the same period in 2025. Cumulatively, exports in the first three months of 2026 totaled USD 514 million, an increase of 17% year-on-year, indicating that the growth momentum is being maintained despite signs of slowdown in some markets during March.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) During peak heat periods, farmers raising pangasius, tilapia, and other freshwater fish in Dong Thap are implementing various technical measures to reduce risks and maintain stable production.
(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.
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