In July 2024, Vietnam's fish cake and surimi exports continued to decline, with a 3% year-on-year drop in export value to over 24 million USD. For the first seven months, the export value was 152 million USD, marking a 13% year-on-year decrease. The top five markets—South Korea, Thailand, China, Japan, and the European Union—accounted for over 78% of the total export volume, with exports generally declining compared to 2023, except for the European Union. The IUU yellow card issue has caused delays in production and export certification, exacerbating the difficulties in exporting these products.