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In the first half of 2026, China became Vietnam’s largest seafood market, surpassing the United States. This shift resulted from an importation of Vietnamese seafood valued at nearly $1.4 billion, a 40% year-on-year increase. This accounted for almost a…
In the first quarter of 2026, Vietnam saw a nearly 8% increase in seafood exports, amounting to a substantial US$2.64 billion. A primary factor fueling this growth was robust demand from China. China’s Role in Vietnam’s Seafood Industry During this period,…
Kelly Jie Seafood, a renowned dining establishment in Singapore, recently celebrated the long-standing commitment and expertise of their head chef by presenting him with a Rolex wristwatch. The timepiece was a token of gratitude for his relentless dedication…
In January, exports of seafood from Vietnam totaled US$874 million, a year-on-year increase of 13%. The Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers noted that this boost was largely due to demand from Asian markets, particularly China, Japan, and…
Vietnam has set its sights on exporting more than 10 million tonnes of seafood, valued at $11.5 billion, in the course of the current year. This anticipated export volume signals a slight increase of 0.6% as compared to that of 2025, according to Pham Quang…
Vietnam’s seafood exports have consistently shown strong growth, and they are on track to reach an unprecedented high this year, despite certain obstacles. In the initial 11 months of 2025, the total revenue from seafood shipments was over US$10.5 billion,…
Indonesia has recommenced its shrimp exports to the United States with a hefty haul of 182 tonnes, valued at IDR25 billion, or approximately US$1.5 million. Importantly, these shipments come bearing certification of being free from Cesium-137 contamination.…
Vietnam’s seafood export industry is on track to hit its projected target of $11 billion this year, despite experiencing slower growth in exports to the U.S. due to increased tariffs. In the first 10 months of the year, exports witnessed a 15% year-on-year…
In a remarkable shift, delivery has emerged as the leading channel in Asia Pacific’s foodservice market, skyrocketing from 10% in 2019 to a projected 23% by 2024, according to the latest insights from Euromonitor International. This evolution is part of a…
China imported US$834 million worth of Vietnamese shrimp last year, surpassing the U.S. as the largest buyer of the seafood. According to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), the figure marked an increase of 39% year over year.…
With double-digit growth in key markets, Vietnam’s shrimp exports are projected to rake in $4 billion in 2024, according to insiders. While this figure is lower than the record of $4.3 billion achieved in 2022, it marks a strong recovery compared to 2023,…
Vietnam’s shrimp exports soared by 13% year-on-year to US$3.2 billion in the first 10 months of 2024. They reached $394 million in October alone, a 24% increase from a year earlier, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers.…
Crab exports in the first nine months surged 66% year-on-year to $227 million, the strongest growth recorded among major fishery products. The rise in sales came as major markets, especially China, pumped up demand for Vietnamese crabs, the Vietnam…
Vietnam’s seafood exports rose by 64% year-on-year in January to nearly US$750 million, with shipments to China, the U.S. and the EU seeing sharp increases. Exports to China tripled, the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) said…
China’s ban on Japanese seafood due to fear of radioactive contamination has Vietnamese firms seeing opportunities to ship more products, but the gain has been marginal as Chinese demand drops. On August 24, China imposed a total ban on Japanese seafood…
Costco Wholesale Australia Pty Ltd has paid penalties totalling $33,000 after the ACCC issued it with two infringement notices for alleged false or misleading labelling of the country and place of origin on lobster products and failing to comply with the…
