The total value of tuna exports in October still increased by 16% compared to October 2017, reached US$67 million, bringing the total export value in the first 10 months to nearly US$541 million, up by 11% compared to the same period last year, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).
Tuna exports to the US after a period of continuous decline has recovered. Tuna export value to the US in October reached US$26 million, up by 35% compared to October 2017.
Vietnam’s tuna exports to EU decreased in October. Vietnam’s tuna export value to EU in October only reached US$18 million, down by 4% compared to October 2017. However, as this decline is not significant, the total export value in the first 10 months of the year still increased by 18%, reaching US$136 million.
