Việt Nam’s seafood exports reached US$2.64 billion in the first quarter of 2026, a year-on-year increase of nearly 8 per cent, maintaining positive growth despite signs of slowing momentum in March, according to the Việt Nam Association of Seafood Producers...
The Vietnamese market offers numerous opportunities for Norwegian salmon and seafood exporters to further develop, positioning the country as one of the fastest-growing markets in Southeast Asia, as confirmed by the Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC).
The seafood industry had been heavily impacted by surging freight costs, the risk of cold chain disruptions, localised supply shortages, and price volatility across various product segments.
Việt Nam’s cold storage system is unevenly distributed, with facilities densely concentrated in some areas while remaining scarce in key raw material regions.
Seafood exports to the US were estimated at US$96 million in January, falling by nearly 10 per cent over the same period last year, according to statistics of the Việt Nam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).
Numerous enterprises and cooperatives from different localities have brought a diverse range of products to the fair, meeting a wide range of shopping needs during the Tết (Lunar New Year) season.
Thirty leading Vietnamese food and beverage processing businesses are attending the world’s biggest food show event Gulfood Dubai 2026 with an aim to boost exports and seek opportunities for investment cooperation in the Middle Eastern market.
Data released by the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority of Singapore (ACRA) show that Singapore spent 125.5 million SGD (US$97.7 million) importing seafood from Việt Nam last year, up 10.7 per cent year on year, accounting for 10.3 per cent...
Despite a challenging global environment, seafood exports topped US$11.3 billion in 2025, a 13 per cent rise from 2024 and in excess of the target, according to the Việt Nam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers.
Việt Nam has emerged as the fastest-growing market for fresh Norwegian salmon in Southeast Asia in 2025, underscoring a strong shift toward high-quality, nutritious foods as disposable incomes continue to rise.