Vietnamese tuna exports are showing signs of recovery in some regions.

Published 2025년 12월 2일

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Exports to markets such as the European Union (EU), Mexico, and Chile have shown significant growth.

In October of this year, Vietnam's tuna exports to the EU amounted to 15 million USD, a year-on-year increase of 16%, with a cumulative export value of 175 million USD for the first ten months, a year-on-year increase of 4%.

Among CPTPP member markets, exports to Mexico and Chile in October increased by 51% and 16% respectively, but the total exports for the first ten months decreased by 4% and 29% respectively.

Despite facing numerous challenges such as tightening consumer trends and high inventory levels, the U.S. market remains the largest export destination for Vietnam's tuna.

In October of this year, Vietnam's tuna exports to the U.S. amounted to 294 million USD, accounting for 37% of the total exports, but a year-on-year decrease of 8%, with the Vietnamese tuna export industry facing competition from Malaysia and Ecuador.

Over the past two months, Egypt has consistently ranked among the top eight export markets for Vietnam's tuna, with exports amounting to 21 million USD, a year-on-year increase of 128%.

In terms of product structure, exports of HS03 tuna (fresh, frozen, and dried) decreased by nearly 1%. Among these, exports of frozen tuna meat/fillets (HS0304) increased by nearly 2%. Exports of processed tuna (HS16) decreased by 7%.

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Exports to markets such as the European Union (EU), Mexico, and Chile have shown significant growth. In October of this year, Vietnam's tuna exports to the EU amounted to 15 million USD, a year-on-year increase of 16%, with a cumulative export value of 175 million USD for the first ten months, a year-on-year increase of 4%. Among CPTPP member markets, exports to Mexico and Chile in October increased by 51% and 16% respectively, but the total exports for the first ten months decreased by 4% and 29% respectively. Despite facing numerous challenges such as tightening consumer trends and high inventory, the U.S. market remains the largest export destination for Vietnam's tuna. In October of this year, Vietnam's tuna exports to the U.S. amounted to 294 million USD, accounting for 37% of the total exports, but a year-on-year decrease of 8%, with the Vietnamese tuna export industry facing competition from Malaysia and Ecuador. Over the past two months, Egypt has consistently ranked among ...
Source: Foodmate

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