Vietnam’s mollusc exports to China soar in Q1
Vietnam’s mollusc exports experienced a remarkable surge in the first quarter of 2025, reaching a total value of over US$63 million, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).
The Q1 value marked a 109% increase compared to the same period last year.
China emerged as the leading importer in the quarter, with its mollusc imports from Vietnam exceeding US$23 million, a staggering rise of nearly 2,000%.
To fully capitalise on this opportunity, VASEP recommended Vietnamese enterprises to focus on improving product quality, post-harvest preservation, and transparent traceability systems. Additionally, standardising farming and quarantine processes are deemed critical to meeting China’s stringent import requirements.
According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, Vietnam currently has over 41,500 hectares of mollusc farming, primarily bivalves, with an annual output of approximately 265,000 tonnes.
Vietnam’s seafood exports surge to US$2.45 billion in Q1
Vietnam’s seafood exports staged a remarkable recovery in the first quarter, reaching a total value of US$2.45 billion, up 26% year-on-year, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).