Vietnam fetches $227 million from crab exports

Published 2024년 10월 14일

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Vietnamese crab exports have experienced a significant surge of 66% in the first nine months of the year, generating $227 million in revenue and marking the highest growth among major fishery products. This increase is primarily due to a rise in demand from China and Japan. Overall fishery exports, including crabs, saw an 8.5% increase, reaching $7.16 billion. Shrimp exports were the leading contributor with a 10.5% growth. The Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) anticipates that seafood exports will continue to grow, potentially reaching $9.5 billion in 2024, with a projected 7% increase, led by shrimp, pangasius, tuna, squid, and octopus.

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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 Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) said in a report. Japan was also a major market as Vietnamese high-quality crabs are priced competitively there. Crab exports are expected to hit $300 million for the whole year. Fishery exports in total rose 8.5% to $7.16 billion in the first nine months. Shrimps ...

Source: Vasep