Vietnam's cephalopod exports, including squid and cuttlefish, have seen a surge, particularly to South Korea and China, due to increased scrutiny and bans on Japanese seafood following Japan's nuclear waste water discharge. However, exports to the EU have declined due to new regulations and the IUU yellow card. Despite geopolitical conflicts and rising production costs, Vietnam's cephalopod exports are projected to reach approximately 700 million USD in 2024, marking a 6% increase from 2023.