(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In April 2023, Vietnam's tuna exports remained at a lower level than in the same period last year. Tuna export value in this month only reached $67 million, down 38% compared to the same period in 2022. Therefore, cumulatively in the first 4 months of the year, tuna exports still decreased by 33%, reaching nearly $248 million.

(vasep.com.vn) Facing difficulties due to reduced orders in key markets like the US and EU, Vietnamese seafood enterprises are innovating products, promoting trade, and adjusting export markets.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn)) June 12, 2023 marks the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP). The continuous development journey for 25 years has been recognized and appreciated by the business community, Ministries and Government agencies.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the first 4 months of 2023, Vietnam pangasius exports brought in nearly 570 million USD, down 41% compared to the same period last year. The world market is still heavily affected by inflation and economic slowdown, causing a decrease in seafood consumption demand, leading to a decrease in the volume and price of Vietnam's pangasius exports during this period. Vietnamese pangasius exports to many markets was continuously at a lower rate compared to the same period in 2022.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) A deep drop in Vietnam seafood exports in the first quarter of 2023 caused many seafood enterprises to adjust their business targets for the year.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Exports of Vietnamese tuna to China were not positive in 2022. The export value to this market reached nearly $8.5 million, down 11% compared to 2021. However, entering 2023, export to this market is very promising.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) By 2025, Dong Thap will have 100% of pangasius farming establishments granted farming area codes and 100% of commercial pangasius farming establishments granted certificates of eligibility to issue codes for 100% of pangasius farming areas.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Camimex Group JSC, formerly known as Ca Mau Frozen Enterprise, was established in 1977, operating mainly in the field of aquaculture, processing and preservation of seafood and aquatic products; export aquatic products, agricultural products. In 2005, Camimex officially became a joint stock company and in 2010 officially listed on HoSE. In the context of Vietnam's shrimp exports continuously declining in the first months of 2023, Camimex aims to increase 28% of seafood export turnover in 2023, equivalent to 100 million dollars.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In recent days, many seafood businesses have reported a decline in business results and profits since the beginning of the year. The market landscape is largely covered in shades of gray as the global economy remains unstable, with inflation showing no signs of cooling down in many major countries. Vietnamese seafood exports to key markets continue to decline sharply in April 2023, reflecting the impact of inflation and economic downturn in countries with import demands and seafood consumption.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s tuna exports to France experienced a galloping growth in 2022, an increase of nearly 101% compared to 2021. However, from the end of 2022 to the beginning of 2023, inflation in France led to a sharp increase in food prices, causing the consumption of high-end food to slow down, demand for many products including tuna dropped sharply, resulting in a decrease in imports.