Vietnam is one of the countries with a long coastline. Therefore, fish has become one of the important export products of this country that has been loved by many people.
Their products are always strictly censored before being exported. Therefore, it is not surprising that this country’s fish is favored globally.
So, how to import fish from Vietnam? Keep reading to see more!
The Origin of Vietnamese Fish
Vietnam is a country bordering the sea. Therefore, it is not surprising that fish exports are one of its strengths. This country exports many species, but tuna, basa, and pangasius are the most prominent.
Tuna
Tuna is concentrated mainly in central of this country. The tuna output of this country is estimated at more than 600 thousand tons.
The annual output of tuna reaches more than 200 thousand tons. Tuna production in Vietnam’s exclusive economic zone is estimated at 27,000 tons.
Binh Dinh is the largest tuna fishing province with 9,400 tons, followed by Khanh Hoa with 5,000 tons and Phu Yen with 4,000 tons.
Basa
Pangasius is a fish with high economic value, farmed in many countries worldwide, including Vietnam. In addition, this fish is considered an essential food in the international market, so it has a very high value when exported to foreign countries.
According to recent studies, the development of basa in this country is mainly thanks to the significant increase in demand for basa in the world market. Basa is exported to more than 130 countries and regions around the world.
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Pangasius
Pangasius has been raised and grown mainly in 10 provinces in the Mekong Delta of this country, including An Giang, Dong Thap, Tien Giang, Can Tho, Vinh Long, Ben Tre, Hau Giang, Soc Trang, Tra Vinh, Kien Giang, Tay Ninh, and Quang Nam.
The provinces of Can Tho, An Giang, and Dong Thap are the largest pangasius farming areas in the Mekong Delta, accounting for more than 75% of the country’s total pangasius production.
According to the Directorate of Fisheries report, in 2020, the total farming area of pangasius in the Mekong Delta is estimated at 5,700 hectares, and the total harvest is estimated at 1.56 million tons.
In 2020, pangasius seed production in localities in the Mekong Delta will be stable.
Pangasius products are manufactured in compliance with strict international quality management and food safety standards such as GlobalGAP, ASC and BAP, etc.
Pangasius is increasingly popular in the world, thanks to its nutritional value. In 2020, Vietnam exported pangasius to 138 markets. The top 8 main markets include China – Hong Kong, US, ASEAN, EU, UK, Mexico, Brazil, and Colombia, accounting for 80.4% of total export value.
Vietnam Fish Export Market
With the advantage of being adjacent to the sea, exporting fish is a strength of this country. The following are the top five largest fish import markets from Vietnam.
Japan
This country is currently the most extensive seafood import market in Vietnam.
In the first half of 2021, Japan mainly imported large quantities of aquatic products, including fish, from Vietnam.
They imported 500 thousand tons of tuna with a total value of 3.5 billion USD, which significantly increased in value compared to the same period last year.
The fact is that Vietnam is the third-largest seafood supplier of this country. In the first 8 months of 2021, Japan imported 92,000 tons with an estimated value of 696 million USD.
Japan has recently brought the covid-19 epidemic under control. So, according to experts, the amount of fish they will import from Vietnam will increase even more.
USA
The US is also one of the countries that import a lot of fish from this country. Pangasius and tuna are the products most exported to the US.
The amount of pangasius imported by the US reached 248 million USD. The main product is frozen pangasius fillet.
The amount of tuna that the US exports reached 226 million USD, making the US the largest tuna import market of Vietnam.
The EU
The amount of seafood exported to the EU market in the second half of 2021 will reach about $485.3 million. The amount of tuna imported by the EU also increased sharply, about 31%.
Tuna has the second-largest export value to the US, up 31.6% and reaching 73.3 million USD. Canned tuna products totaled about 35.5 million USD, a sharp increase over the same period last year.
According to the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the demand for fish is rising again by the end of 2021. In addition, special tax incentives from the EVFTA will increase the competitiveness of Vietnamese fish in the EU market.
China
Vietnam’s seafood exports to China reached $768 million in the first nine months of last year. Pangasius is one of the critical products, accounting for 36% of the total seafood export value and reaching 279 million USD.
South Korea
In the first 10 months of last year, according to the Korea Customs Department, the volume of seafood imported from Vietnam reached 124.3 thousand tons with a total value of 625.2 million USD.
However, the main product they import is shrimp and squid, not fish.
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How To Import Fish From Vietnam?
In most cases, goods will be transported by two methods, including sea and air. In the following, we will cover both:
Shipping By Sea
- Step 1: Sign a foreign trade contract
- Step 2: Schedule containership
- Step 3: Complete the closing goods process and update information between the two parties
- Step 4: Verify documents and related documents
- Step 5: Register for needed certificates
- Step 6: Customs declaration of imported goods
- Step 7: Transport the goods to the warehouse
- Step 8: Store documents and documents.
Shipping by Air
- Step 1: Sign a foreign trade contract and a service contract with the
- Step 2: Transfer the consignee and complete export procedures abroad
- Step 3: Hand over the goods to the shipping service
- Step 4: Complete import customs procedures
- Step 5: Transport the goods to the warehouse.
In general, transporting and importing goods is a challenge, especially for inexperienced people. That’s why you should let us lend you a hand.
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Conclusion
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