By the end of October 2021, Viet Nam's tuna exports reached nearly 594 million USD, up 9.5% over the same period in 2020. Of which, the export of fresh, frozen and dried tuna reached 336 million USD, an increase. 33% over the same period. And exports of processed and canned tuna reached USD 258 million, down 11%. Notably, the export of other processed tuna products, especially frozen steamed tuna loin, is increasing, up 11% over the same period.
According to statistics of Vietnam Customs, in the first 10 months of 2021, Vietnamese tuna products have been exported to 94 markets around the world.
By the end of October 2021, the country's tuna exports reached nearly 594 million USD, up 9.5% over the same period in 2020. Of which, the export of fresh, frozen and dried tuna reached 336 million USD, an increase 33% over the same period. Exports of processed and canned tuna reached USD 258 million, down 11%. Notably, the export of other processed tuna products, especially frozen steamed tuna loin, is increasing, up 11% over the same period.
According to statistics of Vietnam Customs, in the first 10 months of 2021, Vietnamese tuna products have been exported to 94 markets around the world.
US and EU markets
In October 2021, tuna exports to the US increased by 20% over the same period. By the end of October 2021, the total value of Vietnam's tuna exports to this market reached USD 259 million, up 10%.
Meanwhile, tuna exports to the EU in October 2021 decreased by 9.4%, reaching 15.3 million USD. However, thanks to good growth in the first half of the year, by the end of October 2021, tuna exports to the EU still increased by 5.4% over the same period, reaching more than $121 million.
Exports of canned tuna products to the two markets continued to decline. Meanwhile, exports of product groups such as processed tuna other than HS code 16, fresh, frozen and dried tuna increased.
Mexico and Israel markets
Mexico and Israel are the two tuna export markets expected in 2021 due to increased demand after Covid-19. In October 2021, tuna exports to these two markets continued to attract attention with triple-digit growth over the same period, at 446% and 358% respectively.
Besides, tuna exports to the Chinese market are also growing again. The value of tuna exports to this market in October increased by 85% over the same period, reaching 338 thousand USD.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnamese seafood exports recorded impressive growth, generating nearly 6 billion USD in revenue during the first six months of the year, up 13% compared with the same period last year.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Fishermen in Ha Tinh are gradually overcoming difficulties to maintain the efficiency of seafood exploitation. In the first six months of 2026, the entire province achieved a production of more than 23,000 tons of seafood, worth more than 1,200 billion VND.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) June 2026 brought encouraging signs for Vietnam's tuna exports, with export value rising 20% year-on-year to nearly USD 72 million. However, this increase has yet to offset the prolonged slowdown seen in key markets such as the European Union (EU), where import demand remains weak. The outlook for the second half of the year is expected to become more challenging as freight rates continue to climb.
(vasep.com.vn) As part of the Vietnam Fisheries International Exhibition (Vietfish 2026), the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), in collaboration with the Agency for Domestic Market Management and Development under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, will organize the Domestic Seafood Supply–Demand Matching Program on the morning of August 20, 2026, at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), Ho Chi Minh City. The program aims to foster direct business connections between Vietnamese seafood producers and processors and domestic distributors, retailers, and foodservice channels.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The Cooking Show will be one of the most engaging experiential highlights of Vietfish 2026. Taking place over three days, from August 19–21, 2026, at Hall B1, SECC, Ho Chi Minh City, the event will offer visitors a vibrant culinary space where Vietnamese seafood is showcased through its flavors, stories, and real-life culinary applications.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam's pangasius exports reached USD 205 million in June 2026, up 5% compared with the same month in 2025. Cumulative export value for the first six months of the year totaled USD 1.1 billion, an increase of 12% year-on-year. Growth was primarily driven by strong demand from China and CPTPP markets, while exports to the United States and Brazil continued to decline.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the first six months of 2026, Ha Tinh province continued to implement comprehensive solutions to combat IUU fishing; strictly manage the fishing fleet, control fishing vessels entering and leaving ports, operate vessel tracking devices, trace the origin of seafood, and severely punish violations.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam's tilapia exports reached USD 7 million in June 2026, down 32% compared with the same month in 2025. Nevertheless, thanks to strong growth in the first five months of the year, cumulative tilapia exports in the first half of 2026 totaled USD 69 million, up 67% year on year.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Sa Giang Import-Export Joint Stock Company, a member of the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), has been honored with the "Famous Brand - Competitive Vietnamese Brand 2026" certification at an award ceremony organized by the Vietnam Intellectual Property Association (VIPA).
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) China imported nearly $1.4 billion worth of Vietnamese seafood in the first half of the year, a 40% increase compared to the same period last year, surpassing the US to become the largest export market for the industry.
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