Vietnam: Tuna exports to the US and EU can reach 1 billion USD

Specifically, according to VASEP, in September 2022, tuna exports reached more than 78 million USD, up 54% over the same period in 2021. Accumulated in the first 9 months of 2022, Vietnam's tuna exports reached nearly 808 million USD, up 55% over the same period in 2021. Thus, tuna exports continued to grow over the same period. Currently, freight rates have decreased much, but inflation continues to increase, reducing import demand, and Vietnam's tuna exports to major markets in September have slowed down. Tuna market expert of VASEP said that the US continues to be the largest tuna export market for Vietnam with sales in September reaching over US$31 million, up 33% over the same period in 2022, low 14% more than the previous August. Tuna exports to CPTPP in September continued to increase by 95% over the same period, reaching nearly 11 million USD, but 32% lower than the previous month. Meanwhile, exports to the EU in September reached nearly 18 million USD, up 64% over the ...