Vietnam's shellfish exports continue to increase

Vietnam's shellfish exports have experienced a significant surge, reaching a total value of US$125 million in the first eight months of the year, a 43% increase compared to the previous year. Clams lead the export commodities, followed by snails, scallops, and oysters, all showing notable growth. The European Union and China, including Hong Kong, are the primary markets for these exports. However, challenges such as climate change and saltwater intrusion are anticipated to affect shellfish production, especially clams, in the southern provinces. The industry is vital, supporting 200,000 jobs and spanning 415,000 hectares of cultivation area.

The association said that in August this year, Vietnam's shellfish exports continued to grow. In the first eight months of this year, the total export value of this commodity category reached US$125 million, an increase of 43% year-on-year. The export value of major commodities such as clams, oysters, snails, and scallops has increased significantly compared with the same period. Specifically, in the first eight months of this year, clams were the largest export commodity among shellfish, reaching US$65 million, an increase of 19% year-on-year. Other commodities such as snails and scallops reached US$26 million and US$19 million respectively, maintaining triple-digit growth year-on-year, reaching 137% and 109% respectively. Oysters are also a commodity sought by many countries, with a total export value of US$10 million, an increase of 26% year-on-year. In the first eight months of this year, the European Union was the largest export market for Vietnamese shellfish, with a total ...