(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to Vietnam Customs data, in Q2/2024, Vietnam's pangasius exports to the Chinese and Hong Kong markets reached $146 million, up 6.5% compared to the same period in 2023. Hong Kong alone imported over $7 million worth of pangasius from Vietnam, down 11% compared to the same period last year.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In 2023, Vietnam's tuna exports to Spain continuously declined. This decreasing trend continued in the first 2 months of the year. However, since March 2024, Vietnam's tuna exports to this market have grown continuously at a high level over the same period.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) After a breakthrough growth in 2023, Vietnam's oyster exports continued to increase in the first five months of 2024. In May 2024, the export value of this product group increased by 52%. Cumulatively, in the first five months of 2024, Vietnam's oyster export value reached nearly 7 million USD, up 31% compared to the same period in 2023.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Sao Ta Food Joint Stock Company (Fimex) forecasts sales for the rest of the year to be quite stable thanks to good orders.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn)In Ben Tre, the annual output of MSC-certified clams averages 7,500–8,000 tons, with an estimated value of about 200–250 billion VND, creating jobs for thousands of workers.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) As of June 16, Dong Thap province's pangasius farming sector has witnessed remarkable growth, with a 6.9% increase in farming area compared to the same period last year. The total pangasius farming area has reached 1,957.06 hectares, with an estimated harvest output of 265,177 tons.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to statistics from Vietnam Customs, Vietnam exports of surimi and fish cake continued to decline in May 2024. The export value in this month reached only over 23 million USD, down 25% compared to the same period in 2023. In the first five months of 2024, Vietnam's exports of surimi and fish cake reached over 106 million USD, down 15%.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Currently, An Giang province has linked consumption areas for commercial Pangasius pangasius covering approximately 1,072 hectares, accounting for 87.6% of the total farming area in the province. Notably, the farming area managed by enterprises exceeds 778 hectares, involving 9 linkage chains with 99 linked farming facilities, spanning an area of nearly 294 hectares. Prominent linked enterprises include Vinh Hoan JSC, IDI Corporation - Sao Mai Group, and Hung Phuc Thinh Food JSC.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to data from Vietnam Customs, in the first half of June 2024, Vietnam pangasius exports to the EU reached nearly 7 million USD, up 9% over the same period. Cumulative pangasius exports to this market as of June 15, 2024, reached 77 million USD, down 6% over the same period in 2023.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Following a continuous decline in 2023 and the first quarter of 2024, Vietnam's clam exports to the European Union (EU) exhibited an upward trend in the second quarter of 2024. However, the overall export value remained lower compared to the same period in 2022.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Currently, An Giang province has over 1,220 hectares for commercial pangasius farming in about 399 establishments.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam is in a negotiation on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the South American Common Market (Mercosur) in order to penetrate Latin America market.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to statistics from Vietnam Customs, Vietnam's crab exports have grown continuously since the beginning of 2024. In May 2024 alone, the export value increased by 62% compared to the same period in 2023, reaching 22 million USD. Cumulatively, in the first five months of the year, export turnover reached more than 97 million USD, an increase of 76%.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnamese high value added pangasius is increasingly attracting attention in international markets as consumers in these countries increasingly favor it due to the diversity of ways to prepare it into many delicious dishes. rich, mixed with many ingredients.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to data from the International Trade Center (ITC), since 2012, Vietnam has remained the second largest supplier of white meat fish to Russia after Argentina.