Crab exports within the first 9 months surged 66% year-on-year to $227 million, the strongest progress recorded amongst main fishery merchandise.
The rise in gross sales got here as main markets, particularly China, pumped up demand for Vietnamese crabs, the Vietnam Affiliation of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) mentioned in a report.
Japan was additionally a serious market as Vietnamese high-quality crabs are priced competitively there.
Crab exports are anticipated to hit $300 million for the entire yr.
Fishery exports in whole rose 8.5% to $7.16 billion within the first 9 months. Shrimps led the achieve with a ten.5% progress.
VASEP forecasts that Vietnam’s seafood exports in 2024 can develop 7% to $9.5 billion, with shrimp, pangasius, tuna, squid and octopus making up the majority of supply.
