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09:11 04/10/2025

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the final quarter of 2024, Vietnam’s surimi and fish cake exports showed consistent growth over the last three months. For the entire year 2024, exports of these products reached USD 298 million, down 2% compared to 2023. However, the final quarter saw more promising signs for the surimi and fish cake export sector, with some markets experiencing notable growth, such as Thailand, China, and Taiwan. Particularly, exports to Taiwan, which had seen continuous declines in the previous two quarters, surged by 301% in this quarter.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In 2024, Vietnam's seafood sector successfully exported to numerous countries, reaching a milestone of USD 10 billion, a 12% increase compared to 2023. 2025 promises to be a prospective year for promoting exports to various markets, including target and potential markets such as the US, China, ASEAN, and the Middle East.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam's exports of crabs and other crustaceans continued to see high growth in September 2024, with a 54% increase compared to the same period in 2023. In the first nine months of the year, exports of crabs and other crustaceans reached over USD 228 million, a 67% increase year-over-year.

While the price of 1 kg of shrimp hovers around 20 USD, the value of 1 kg of chitosan—extracted from shrimp—can soar to 500 USD. This highlights a significant challenge within the seafood processing industry.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Sao Ta Foods Joint Stock Company (FIMEX VN - HoSE: FMC) concluded Q3/2024 with significant growth in revenue. Specifically, Sao Ta Food recorded revenue of VND 2,845 billion, a 58.6% increase year-on-year. The company's profit after tax reached VND 95 billion, up 6.2%.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Bình Thuận's seafood production has maintained stability year-to-date, with favorable fishing grounds. However, the growth rate slowed slightly in the third quarter due to the impact of storms and tropical depressions in the East Sea.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Among Vietnam's bivalve molluscs exports, clams have emerged as a leading product, accounting for over 52% of the total export value.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Crab exports in the first nine months surged 66% year-on-year to $227 million, the strongest growth recorded among major fishery products.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s fishery exports reached $7.16 billion in the first 9 months of this year, a year-on-year increase of 8.5%, the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) has reported.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In July 2024, Vietnam's fish cake and surimi exports declined. The export value reached just over 24 million USD, down 3% over the same period. In the first 7 months of 2024, the cumulative export of this product group reached 152 million USD, down 13%.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn)The red and yellow tilapia prices in An Giang have increased sharply, reaching a new record. Recently, traders in the provinces are purchasing red tilapia and tilapia at 50,000–51,000 VND/kg, the highest price ever. With this price, fish are exported to rafts, and farmers earn a 9,000–10,000 VND/kg profit.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) With the goal of bringing exported seafood products to Vietnamese consumers, Vietfish 2024 organized by VASEP has, for the first time, focused on a dedicated area for showcasing seafood products for the domestic market. This event provides an opportunity for local consumers to access high-quality seafood products that meet international standards at reasonable prices, products that Vietnam is currently exporting to 170 countries.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The "Cooking Show - Tasting delicious seafood" area at Vietfish 2024 organized by VASEP has always been a favorite highlight for visitors, especially domestic consumers. This area is not only a place to showcase a variety of flavors and high-quality Vietnamese products that are renowned in the global market but also a venue where consumers can experience captivating and visually appealing culinary performances by professional chefs.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Ben Tre province's clam industry has achieved a significant milestone with the third MSC certification, highlighting its commitment to sustainable practices. This achievement comes at a time of growing global demand for seafood certified by the Marine Stewardship Council.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) mollusk shell exports are being boosted by the growing demand for bivalves as a whole food source.


SPECIALIST ON MARINE FISH MARKET

Ms Van Ha

Email: vanha@vasep.com.vn

Tel: +84 24 37715055 (ext. 216)

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