Vietnamese Tra fish is a globally popular seafood, exported to over 140 markets including the US, EU, and Japan. In the first half of the year, China and Hong Kong were the largest markets with $258 million in exports, despite an 8% decrease. The US market saw a 14% increase to $160 million, and CPTPP countries saw a 10% increase to $114 million. The Vietnam Association of Aquatic Products Exporters and Processors anticipates continued growth due to rising demand in major markets. Increased raw tra fish prices have led to higher production as farmers profit and actively catch tra fish for export and processing.