(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Ca Mau Province has affirmed its position as the "shrimp kingdom" of Vietnam, with the largest area for ecological shrimp farming in the country.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On the afternoon of November 6th, Vietnam time, U.S. media announced the preliminary vote count showing that Donald Trump won the 2024 U.S. presidential election. His victory is expected to bring significant changes in taxes, trade, investment, and more. As a result, Vietnam's tuna exports will also be affected.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In recent years, the US has consistently been Vietnam’s largest seafood export market. Over the past five years, seafood export turnover to the US has ranged from 1.5 billion USD to 2.1 billion USD anually. Despite facing strict protective policies such as anti-dumping and countervailing duties, U.S. market demand remains high, and the quality of Vietnamese seafood continues to improve, helping to maintain and expand its position in this market.

The positive business momentum in the domestic seafood sector could last into the first half of 2025, according to experts.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In October 2024, seafood exports from Vietnam are estimated to exceed $1 billion, marking a 28% increase compared to the same period last year. This achievement signifies the first return to the $1 billion milestone in 27 months, since June 2022, providing a significant boost for Vietnamese seafood enterprises.

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.

VASEP's Seafood Export Report for the third quarter of 2024 provides a comprehensive overview of Vietnam's seafood export performance in the first nine months, with impressive results reaching $7.2 billion—an increase of 9% over the same period last year. In the third quarter alone, seafood exports grew by 15%, totaling $2.8 billion. This growth is attributed to a recovery in demand and prices in key markets such as the U.S. and China, as well as the competitive advantage of value-added products in markets like Japan and Australia.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to market trends, starting in Q3, importers typically ramp up purchases to prepare for the holiday season and year-end festivities. U.S. consumer spending is expected to recover in the second half of 2024 compared to the same period last year, which could positively impact the value of Vietnam's seafood exports to this market.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the third quarter, several Vietnamese seafood companies announced strong financial results, showcasing resilience and growth in a challenging market.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the first nine months of 2024, aquaculture in Kien Giang province has shown potential growth, helping to offset the decline in capture fisheries.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) As Vietnam’s southernmost province, Ca Mau boasts abundant natural resources, particularly in fisheries and renewable energy, attracting significant international investment. The presence of international businesses in Ca Mau plays a pivotal role in driving economic growth and sustainable development, not only for the province but also for the entire Mekong Delta region.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam's exports of frozen tuna meat/loin have continuously grown during the first eight months of 2024. Notably, in August 2024, the export value of frozen tuna meat/loins hit a year-to-date high, exceeding $51 million, up 19% compared to the same period.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Sao Ta Food Joint Stock Company (Sao Ta) reported that its finished shrimp production in September 2024 reached 2,309 tons; finished shrimp consumption reached 2,638 tons, an increase of 47% over the same period.

(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.

Value-added pangasius products, including dried fish maws and fish skin snacks, are increasingly popular among international consumers, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).