(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Egypt is emerging as one of the most promising destinations for Vietnamese tuna exports in 2026. During the first four months of the year, export turnover to this market exceeded USD 7.3 million, marking a sharp increase compared to the same period over the previous two years. As Egypt’s tuna imports continue to recover and demand for canned tuna remains strong, the market is becoming increasingly attractive for Vietnamese tuna processors and exporters.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) While many major markets continue to experience slow growth, Russia has emerged as a brighter destination for Vietnamese tuna exports in early 2026. Export turnover to this market increased by nearly 55% in the first four months of the year, indicating a clear improvement in demand. Nevertheless, Russia remains a market that should be viewed with both optimism and caution.

(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s tuna exports reached USD 81 million in April 2026, down 6% compared to the same period in 2025. In the first four months of the year, export turnover totaled USD 289 million, down 4.8%. Although the overall export picture has yet to brighten significantly, market trends are becoming increasingly diversified rather than moving in a single direction.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) After a slowdown in 2025, Vietnam’s tuna exports to Germany showed more positive signs in the first quarter of 2026. However, the recovery remains uncertain as consumer demand in Germany is still cautious, while market competition is increasingly driven by pricing and supply stability.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s tuna exports continued to decline in March 2026. Cumulatively, in the first three months of the year, export value reached USD 208 million, down 4% compared to the same period in 2025. The export landscape shows clear divergence across markets: while the U.S. and EU remain challenging, markets such as Russia, the Middle East, Egypt, the Philippines, and Mexico have emerged as growth bright spots.

(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.

(vasep.com.vn) In 2025, Chile imported more than USD 156 million worth of tuna, up 8.1% compared to the previous year and the highest level in the past five years. As the supply structure in this market is rapidly shifting, Vietnamese tuna is facing both opportunities to expand market share and increasing competitive pressure from Thailand, Colombia, and China.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In 2025, Vietnam’s tuna exports to Spain experienced significant fluctuations. According to Vietnam Customs, during the first 11 months of 2025, export turnover for the first 11 months of the year edged up by 0.3% year-on-year, reaching nearly $15 million.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) After the first nine months of 2025, Vietnam’s tuna exports generated $705 million, down 3% compared to the same period in 2024. Although the slight decline in export value, the market and product structures reveal positive transformation signals, moving toward higher value and expansion into new markets.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) 2025 marks another leap for Ecuador on the global tuna trade map: production and export values surged, processing plants expanded into China and Europe, while the Ecuadorian government has intensified fisheries management measures. This trajectory poses both present not only heightened competitive risks but also strategic challenges for Vietnam’s tuna industry.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam's tuna exports continued to decline in July 2025, dropping by 20% compared to the same period last year. For the first seven months of 2025, tuna exports fell by 3%, reaching nearly $542 million. With this downward trend, it is unlikely that Vietnam's tuna exports will meet the same target in the second half of 2025 as they did in 2024.

(seafood.vasep.com) In June 2025, Vietnam’s tuna exports experienced a sharp decline after a period of slowing growth. According to statistics from Vietnam Customs, tuna export turnover in June reached over 67 million USD - down 21% compared to the same month in 2024. However, for the first six months of 2025, the total tuna export value totaled 473 million USD, nearly equivalent to the same period last year, reflecting a slight increase of 0.2%.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Exports of processed and canned tuna (HS code 16) from Vietnam to Germany have been continuously declining during the first five months of 2025, with a trend toward deeper contraction. This situation is significantly affecting Vietnam’s tuna exports to this market.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s tuna exports to Portugal in 2024 surged remarkably, achieving a 353% growth compared to 2023. This upward trend continued into the first months of 2025, with a 313% increase, reaching over $1.6 million in value.

The US is the top import market for Vietnamese shrimp and tuna and ranks as the second largest for pangasius (tra fish).

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In 2024, Vietnam’s tuna exports to the Middle East continued their impressive growth, rising by 28% compared to 2023. The Middle East is now emerging as one of Vietnam’s top four tuna export markets.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) After three years of implementation, the UK-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA) has yielded positive results for Vietnam’s tuna exports. The United Kingdom officially became a member of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) on December 15, 2024. This is expected to bring significant benefits for seafood enterprises, particularly in terms of tariffs and intra-bloc origin regulations - especially for tuna products.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The first two months of 2025 recorded positive signals in Vietnam's seafood export activities, with total revenue reaching USD 1.423 billion, growing 18.2% compared to the same period in 2024. In February 2025, the export value hit USD 655.197 million, showing an impressive growth of 42.6%.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam's tuna sector faced numerous challenges in the latter half of 2024. While the year proved memorable, with export turnover reaching nearly USD 1 billion, maintaining this growth trajectory requires renewed impetus for the tuna industry.

(seafood.com.vn) Over the past 3 consecutive months, Vietnam’s tuna exports to South Korea have been growing at a triple-digit rate. Notably, tuna exports to this market in June reached a record high. The export value to this market reached nearly $6 million, nearly 6 times higher than the same period in 2023.