Ho Chi Minh City takes lead for seafood exports over five months
Ho Chi Minh City leads the way for aquatic exports over the opening five months of the year with turnover reaching US$356.5 million, making up approximately 11% of the country’s total seafood exports.
According to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), Vietnam raked in roughly US$3.3 billion from exporting aquatic products, representing a rise of 14% compared to the same period from last year.
High-export turnover has been recorded in numerous Mekong Delta provinces due to their abundant sources of raw materials.
VASEP data show a total of 13 Mekong Delta provinces grossed nearly US$2 billion, accounting for 60% of the country’s total, while six provinces in the southeast region earned US$602 million, making up 18%.
At present, Ho Chi Minh City is leading in terms of national seafood exports with US$356.5 million, followed by Soc Trang with US$346.5 million, and Ca Mau with US$315.2 million.
Dong Thap topped the list of pangasius exporters, earning US$271 million, or 8% of the national exports.
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