MEKSEA.COM – Vietnamese pangasius exports to the Brazilian market reached nearly $28 million, up 44% compared to the same period in 2023. The export value of pangasius to Brazil in January 2024 reached $14 million, an 83% increase compared to January 2023. In February 2024, this major South American country consumed nearly $6 million worth […]

MEKSEA.COM – Surimi products are becoming increasingly popular in the world of seafood. Surimi is a type of blend made from fish or other meats that are finely ground and used as the main ingredient in many East Asian dishes. This mixture is used to make imitation crab meat, a common ingredient in sushi and […]

MEKSEA.COM – In February 2024, Vietnam’s tuna exports did not maintain the growth momentum seen in the first month, decreasing by 11% compared to the same period last year, reaching nearly 52 million USD. However, this decline was attributed to the Lunar New Year holiday in February this year. Cumulatively for the first two months […]

MEKSEA.COM – Vietnam’s shrimp export in the first 2 months of this year reached 415 million USD, up 24% compared to yoy. Exports to the Chinese and US markets recorded growth rates of 143% and 26% respectively compared to the same period. Shrimp exports in February 2024 decreased by 11% to reach 173 million USD […]

MEKSEA.COM – According to Vietnam Customs data, in January 2024, Vietnamese pangasius exports to various markets reached 165 million USD, doubling compared to the same period in 2023. The export turnover of pangasius to China and Hong Kong reached 52 million USD, quadrupling compared to January 2023. Specifically, China purchased over 48 million USD worth […]

MEKSEA.COM – In the first month of 2024, Vietnam’s tuna exports to the EU continued to soar compared to the same period in 2023, with a growth rate of 96%, reaching over 17 million USD. Exports to most markets within this bloc have seen significant increases.     Strong growth across all product groups According […]

MEKSEA.COM – According to Vietnam Customs data, in January 2024, Vietnam’s shrimp exports to Japan reached over $37 million, an increase of 30% compared to the same period in 2023. In the first month of the year, Japan was Vietnam’s third largest shrimp export market after the US, China, and Hong Kong, accounting for 15.4% […]

MEKSEA.COM – Entering the post-Covid era, once again transportation costs are escalating, but under different circumstances. The crisis that emerged in late 2023 is posing new challenges for global freight industries. As shippers strive to find solutions and alternative routes, an interesting development is the proposal for a land bridge through the Middle East. Dubbed […]

MEKSEA.COM – Canned fish is set to take the spotlight in 2024. The canned fish industry has been experiencing a growing trend in retail sales in the United States, reaching a revenue of $2.7 billion in 2023.     Canned fish has become an increasingly popular food trend in the US market, with numerous companies […]

MEKSEA.COM – Tuna became the most consumed seafood in the UK in 2023, surpassing salmon, according to a study published by Seafish, the UK’s seafood authority. Seafish, which supports the seafood industry, attributed this shift to “consumers feeling the strain as daily living costs rise.”     Other significant findings from the report revealed that […]