Vietnam becomes third largest seafood supplier to China
Monday, 30/09/2024 15:51 (GMT+7)
China imported more than 2.8 million tons of seafood in the first eight months of 2024, worth nearly 11.4 billion USD, down nearly 6% in volume and 11% in value year on year, according to figures of the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).
The five largest seafood suppliers to China include: Ecuador, Russia, Vietnam, Canada and India. Of which, Vietnam holds the position of the third largest seafood supplier to China.
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| Vietnam is the third largest seafood supplier to China. (Photo: congthuong.vn) |
Regarding crab products, in the eight months, China imported about 86,700 tons of crab, with a total turnover of 1.3 billion USD, up 11% in volume and 10% in value year on year. Of which, the amount of imported live crab alone reached 68,400 tons, valued at 1.14 billion USD.
In addition, lobster products also recorded growth with an increase of 15% in volume and 14% in value, equivalent to 37,000 tons and a value of more than 1 billion USD in the eight months.
According to VASEP, although China is the world’s leading seafood producer, the output mainly comes from farming. The limited availability of natural seafood in the country has made Chinese consumers increasingly interested in fresh, high-quality and internationally recognized seafood products./.
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