(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In January 2023, following the trend of the last quarter of the previous year, Vietnam seafood exports continued to decline deeply. It is estimated that in the first month of the year, seafood exports decreased by 31%, reaching about 600 million USD. In which, pangasius decreased by 50%, shrimp decreased by 46%, tuna decreased by 32%. Only cephalopods and other marine fishes were able to maintain a positive growth of 4% and 6% respectively.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) After the 2023 Lunar New Year, most workers at producing and processing agricultural and aquatic products factories have returned to work.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In December 2022, Vietnam's seafood exports reached 785 million USD, continuing a 13% decrease compared to the same period in 2021. However, thanks to continuous growth in the first 10 months of the year, the seafood exports have reached 11 billion USD, an increase of nearly 24% compared to 2021.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On December 10, VASEP and seafood enterprises held a celebration of seafood export reaching 10 billion USD celebrating the successful results of a long journey conquering the world market for more than 20 years. 2022 is a year of many records for the seafood industry. Seafood exports broke a record of 11 billion USD, of which the shrimp industry reached a record sales of over 4.3 billion USD. Pangasius exports will reach 2.4 billion USD, a record high and record annual growth of 70%. Tuna also became a billion-dollar industry for the first time.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The seafood industry frankly recognizes the opportunities and challenges to keep its growth momentum in 2023.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) 2022 is an impressive year for Vietnam's seafood industry. Although it is not yet the end of the year, Vietnam's seafood exports have reached the record of 10 billion USD, an increase of nearly 34% compared to 2021, completing early on the set target for 2022. To mark this significant milestone, on December 10, 2022, in Ho Chi Minh City, the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) held a Celebration seafood exports reached 10 billion USD.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On December 2, 2022, the Ministry of Industry and Trade issued Decision No. 2615/QD-BCT approving the list of "Prestigious export business" in 2021. Accordingly, there are 46 seafood processing and exporting enterprises in this list.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) November 2022 was the first time since the beginning of the year, seafood export growth fell (down over 14%) over the same period last year, reaching only about 780 million USD, the lowest level since the Lunar New Year . Accumulated in the first 11 months of the year , Vietnam's seafood exports reached 10.2 billion USD, up nearly 28% over the same period in 2021.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The last days of November is the time when Vietnam's seafood export industry is approaching the historic milestone of 10 billion USD - a round and proud figure for an industry that has experienced early integration with many bumps in the market.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) 2022 is a year with many changes and difficulties for the import-export industry, including the seafood industry. However, Vietnamese seafood enterprises have turned challenges into opportunities, taking advantage of FTAs as well as market demand to boost exports in 2022. As a result, by the end of October, Vietnam's seafood exports brought in US$9.4 billion, up 33% over the same period last year.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the last days of October 2022, Vietnam's seafood industry was quite busy and nervous with the event that the EU inspection delegation came to inspect the reality of Vietnam's fishing industry and how Vietnam implemented recommendations against IUU fishing and any improvement.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Profit after tax (PAT) in the Q3 of seafood enterprises such as VHC, ANV, and FMC, still increased sharply compared to the low base level of the same period but has passed the peak of the Q2. In contrast, the PAT of MPC in the third quarter declined YoY but increased QoQ.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In August seafood exports decreased because demand from consuming markets slowed down. Fortunately, this month, orders have gradually increased, enterprises were also actively changing their production to match the market situation.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In September 2022, seafood exports were estimated at over $850 million. Although still 36% higher than the same period last year, this is the first time after 7 months, seafood exports fell below 900 million USD. By the end of the Q3/ 2022, Vietnam's seafood exports reached $8.5 billion, up 38% over the same period last year.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) With an export turnover of 21 million USD, Vietnam became the second largest seafood supplier in Switzerland, after Norway.