Vietnam goes past Thailand, becomes Israel’s biggest tuna supplier
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Vietnam surpassed Thailand in the first half of this year to become the biggest exporter of tuna to Israel.
It accounted for 31 percent of Israel’s imports while that country became Vietnam’s third largest market behind the U.S. and Italy.
Israel bought less tuna from most countries amid the Covid-19 pandemic, but increased its imports from Vietnam, the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) said.
Latest data from VASEP shows that Vietnam’s exports to Israel jumped by 34 percent during the year until Aug. 15 to nearly $25 million.
Eight companies ship tuna fish to Israel, but have all complained about Covid-related restrictions hurting their production in recent months.
VASEP has repeatedly been petitioning the government to quickly vaccinate workers in the fisheries sector to ensure the supply chain is not disrupted.
Questions & Answers
Q.What percentage of Israel’s total tuna imports did Vietnam account for in the first half of this year?
What percentage of Israel’s total tuna imports did Vietnam account for in the first half of this year?
Vietnam supplied 31 percent of Israel's tuna imports during the first half of this year. This made Vietnam the biggest exporter of tuna to Israel, surpassing Thailand.
Q.Which countries are Vietnam's largest tuna export markets?
Which countries are Vietnam's largest tuna export markets?
Israel became Vietnam's third largest market for tuna exports. The two biggest markets for Vietnamese tuna, ahead of Israel, are the United States and Italy.
Q.Why has the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) been petitioning the government?
Why has the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) been petitioning the government?
VASEP has been petitioning the government to quickly vaccinate workers in the fisheries sector. This is to ensure the supply chain remains uninterrupted, as Covid-related restrictions have hurt production.
Q.Did Israel increase or decrease its tuna imports from other countries during the pandemic?
Did Israel increase or decrease its tuna imports from other countries during the pandemic?
Israel bought less tuna from most other countries during the Covid-19 pandemic. However, it significantly increased its imports specifically from Vietnam during this period.
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