Vietnam’s exports of frozen tuna meat and loin continue to surge

Among the various exported tuna products, frozen tuna meat/loin under HS code 0304 consistently holds the highest proportion. These products include frozen tuna loin, tuna steak, and tuna saku. Vietnam's frozen tuna meat/loin products have been exported to over 70 markets worldwide, with the United States, the European Union, Russia, Canada, and Israel being the top five import markets. Exports of frozen tuna meat/loin from Vietnam to all five of these markets have seen an increase compared to the same period last year. Exports of frozen tuna meat/loin to the US have experienced continuous growth since the beginning of the year, peaking in August at more than $23 million. Accumulated in the first eight months of 2024, exports to this market reached $137 million, up 15% compared to the same period in 2023. However, the growth rate of exports to this market is slowing down towards the end of the year. Exports to the EU in the first eight months of 2024 reached $55 million, up 9% ...