Vietnam overtakes China, becoming the 4th largest tuna supplier to Peru

According to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers, after reaching a peak in 2022, Vietnam's tuna exports to Peru will continue to grow strongly in the first months of 2023. Peru is currently a Vietnam's 13th largest tuna import market. According to statistics of Vietnam Customs, Vietnam's tuna exports in 2022 reached $6.4 million, up 139% compared to 2021, and reached the highest level in the past 10 years. And this growth trend continues in the first months of 2023, the export value in the first 2 months of the year reached more than 2.2 million USD, up 123% over the same period in 2022. Vietnam is currently exporting mainly processed and canned tuna products to this market. In 2022, La Nina, a climate model that describes sea surface cooling along the tropical west coast of South America, has had a profound effect on the Peruvian tuna industry since late 2021. , causing the country's tuna catch to decrease and costs to increase significantly. In addition, ...