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Vietnam’s Surimi Surge: China Demand Fuels Record Export Growth Across Asia

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Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 06:30 (GMT + 9)

East Asian appetite reshapes seafood trade as Vietnam strengthens its position in the global fish paste market

Vietnam’s fish paste (surimi) exports are accelerating sharply, driven by booming demand in East Asia, with China emerging as a standout growth engine, according to data cited by World Food.

In January 2026, Vietnam’s surimi and related product exports reached approximately US$32 million, marking a 20% year-on-year increase. The surge reflects sustained regional demand for processed seafood products, particularly in fast-growing Asian markets.

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Among key destinations, China posted the most notable gains. Exports to the country approached US$5 million, nearly doubling compared to the same period last year. This sharp rise highlights the rapidly expanding appetite for surimi and its derivatives among Chinese consumers.

At the same time, shipments to Taiwan recorded even more dramatic growth, increasing fivefold year-on-year, underscoring a broader expansion in East Asian consumption trends, as reported by World Food (Beijing).

Photo: TPN

Despite this momentum, South Korea remains Vietnam’s largest importer of surimi, accounting for more than 26% of total exports with purchases valued at approximately US$8.4 million in January. Thailand ranked second, importing around US$7.3 million, or nearly 23% of total exports.

Regionally, ASEAN countries continue to play a crucial role, representing over 32% of Vietnam’s surimi exports. Meanwhile, member nations of the CPTPP trade agreement account for nearly 19%, highlighting the continued benefits of free trade frameworks in boosting export performance.

Global Industry Expands as Southeast Asia Gains Ground

The global surimi industry has maintained steady growth, with annual production estimated between 850,000 and 1 million tons, according to industry sources referenced by World Food. Production remains concentrated in the Asia-Pacific region, where both supply and processing capabilities are expanding.

Different types of surimi paste bases (VASEP)-->

Surimi production relies primarily on two types of fish: cold-water species such as Alaskan pollock from the North Pacific, and tropical white-fleshed fish including golden threadfin bream and lizardfish.

Currently, the United States and Russia dominate the supply of Alaskan pollock surimi, while Southeast Asian countries play a leading role in processing tropical fish-based surimi. As industry dynamics evolve, processing hubs are increasingly shifting toward Southeast Asia, strengthening Vietnam’s strategic position.

Vietnam is steadily emerging as a key supplier, particularly in the export of frozen surimi and processed products to Asian markets.

Rising Prices Shift Consumer Preferences

Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are influencing global food prices and consumer behavior, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), cited by World Food.

As prices rise, consumers are gravitating toward more affordable seafood options. In the United States, frozen seafood sales increased by 4.5% year-on-year, although volumes fell by 3.8%. Fresh seafood sales rose by 3.7%, with volumes remaining largely unchanged.

Workers at Phuoc Co Seafood Processing Plant (Coimex Company) operate the shrimp steaming line after surimi processing. Photo: HOANG DUNG

Shrimp has been particularly affected. In January 2026, fresh shrimp prices surged 17.3%, while sales volumes dropped 18.4%, reflecting strong price sensitivity among consumers.

Against this backdrop, competitively priced products such as surimi, canned tuna, and basa fish are gaining traction as alternatives to higher-cost seafood.

Competition Intensifies,  Growth Outlook Remains Strong

Competition within the global surimi industry is intensifying. Thailand and China are increasing investments in processing technology and product innovation, while the United States maintains a strong foothold in the premium segment due to its access to Alaskan pollock resources.

Meanwhile, plant-based seafood alternatives are beginning to enter select markets. However, traditional surimi products are expected to remain highly competitive in Asia in the near term, supported by affordability, product variety, and established consumer habits.

Industry experts cited by World Food believe that growing demand for convenience foods worldwide will continue to support steady expansion in the surimi sector. For Vietnam, rising demand in key markets such as China is expected to remain a critical driver of export growth in the years ahead.

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🇯🇵 日本語(Japanese)

ベトナムのすり身急成長:中国需要がアジア全域で記録的輸出拡大を牽引

東アジアの需要が水産貿易を再編、ベトナムは世界の魚肉練り製品市場で存在感を強化

ベトナムの魚肉練り製品(すり身)の輸出は急速に拡大しており、東アジアにおける需要の急増に支えられ、特に中国が成長の主要な原動力となっている。World Foodが引用したデータによる。

2026年1月、ベトナムのすり身および関連製品の輸出額は約3,200万米ドルに達し、前年同期比20%増を記録した。この成長は、特にアジア市場における加工水産物の持続的な需要拡大を反映している。

主要輸出先の中でも、中国は最も顕著な成長を示した。対中輸出は約500万米ドルに達し、前年同期比でほぼ倍増した。これは中国市場におけるすり身およびその加工製品の需要が急速に拡大していることを示している。

同時に、台湾向け輸出はさらに大きな伸びを見せ、前年同期比5倍に増加し、東アジア全体での消費需要の拡大を裏付けたと、*World Food(北京)*は報じている。

それでもなお、韓国はベトナムにとって最大のすり身輸入国であり、2026年1月の輸入額は約840万米ドルで、総輸出の26%以上を占めた。タイは第2位で、約730万米ドル(約23%)を輸入した。

地域別では、ASEAN諸国が依然として重要な市場であり、輸出全体の32%以上を占めている。一方、CPTPP加盟国のシェアは約**19%**に達しており、自由貿易協定が輸出に与える積極的な効果が続いていることを示している。

世界市場は拡大、東南アジアの存在感が増大

World Foodが引用する業界データによると、世界のすり身産業は安定した成長を維持しており、年間生産量は85万~100万トンと推定されている。生産の中心は依然としてアジア太平洋地域である。

すり身の原料は主に2種類の魚に依存している。ひとつは北太平洋で漁獲されるアラスカスケトウダラなどの冷水魚、もうひとつはイトヨリダイエソなどの熱帯性白身魚である。

現在、米国ロシアがアラスカスケトウダラ由来のすり身供給を主導しており、一方で東南アジア諸国は熱帯魚ベースのすり身生産で重要な役割を担っている。業界構造の変化に伴い、加工拠点は徐々に東南アジアへ移行している。

この流れの中で、ベトナムは特にアジア市場向けの冷凍すり身および加工製品の輸出において、重要な供給国としての地位を強化している。

価格上昇が消費行動を変化

中東における地政学的緊張は、世界の食品価格や消費行動に影響を与えていると、World Foodが引用する**ベトナム水産輸出加工協会(VASEP)**は指摘している。

価格上昇の中で、消費者はより手頃な水産物へとシフトしている。米国では冷凍水産物の売上が前年同期比4.5%増となった一方、販売量は3.8%減となった。生鮮水産物は売上が3.7%増、販売量はほぼ横ばいだった。

特にエビは影響を大きく受けている。2026年1月には、生エビ価格が17.3%上昇し、販売量は18.4%減少した。これは消費者の価格感応度の高さを示している。

このような状況の中、すり身製品ツナ缶バサ魚といった比較的価格が安定した製品が、高価格帯の水産物の代替として注目されている。

競争激化も成長見通しは堅調

世界のすり身市場では競争が激化している。タイ中国は加工技術や製品革新への投資を拡大しており、米国はアラスカスケトウダラ資源を背景に高付加価値市場で優位性を維持している。

一方で、植物由来の代替水産物も一部市場に進出し始めている。しかし短期的には、価格競争力製品の多様性、そして消費者の習慣により、従来のすり身製品はアジア市場で高い競争力を維持するとみられる。

World Foodが引用する業界関係者は、世界的な簡便食品需要の拡大を背景に、すり身および関連製品は今後も安定成長を続けるとみている。ベトナムにとっては、中国など主要市場での需要拡大が、今後も輸出成長の重要な原動力となる見通しである。


🇨🇳 简体中文(Simplified Chinese)

越南鱼糜出口激增:中国需求推动亚洲市场创纪录增长

东亚消费热潮重塑水产贸易格局,越南巩固全球鱼糜供应地位

World Food报道,随着东亚市场需求持续增长,越南鱼糜出口大幅提升,其中中国成为最重要的增长引擎之一。

2026年1月,越南鱼糜及相关产品出口额约为3,200万美元,同比增长20%。这一增长反映出亚洲市场对加工水产品,尤其是鱼糜产品的持续旺盛需求。

在主要出口市场中,中国表现尤为突出,对华出口接近500万美元,同比几乎翻倍,显示出中国市场对鱼糜及其加工产品需求的快速上升。

与此同时,对台湾的出口增长更为显著,同比增加五倍,进一步印证了东亚地区消费需求的整体扩张。*World Food(北京)*对此进行了报道。

尽管如此,韩国仍是越南最大的鱼糜进口市场。2026年1月对韩出口约为840万美元,占总出口的26%以上泰国排名第二,进口额约为730万美元,占比接近23%

从区域来看,东盟(ASEAN)国家依然是重要消费市场,占总出口的32%以上。与此同时,CPTPP成员国的市场份额接近19%,显示出自由贸易协定对出口的持续积极影响。

全球产业扩张,东南亚地位上升

World Food引用的行业数据,全球鱼糜产业近年来保持稳定增长,年产量约在85万至100万吨之间,主要集中在亚太地区

鱼糜原料主要来自两类鱼种:一类是来自北太平洋的冷水鱼,如阿拉斯加狭鳕;另一类是热带海域的白肉鱼,如金线鱼狗母鱼等。

目前,美国俄罗斯是阿拉斯加狭鳕鱼糜的主要供应国,而东南亚国家在热带鱼鱼糜生产中占据重要地位。随着产业格局变化,全球鱼糜加工中心正逐步向东南亚转移。

在这一趋势下,越南正逐步成为重要供应国之一,特别是在向亚洲市场出口冷冻鱼糜及相关产品方面表现突出。

价格上涨改变消费结构

World Food引用**越南水产出口与加工协会(VASEP)**观点,中东地区的地缘政治紧张局势可能影响全球食品价格,从而改变消费者购买行为。

在价格上涨背景下,消费者更倾向选择价格更为实惠的水产品。在美国,冷冻水产品销售额同比增长4.5%,但销量下降3.8%;新鲜水产品销售额增长3.7%,销量基本持平。

其中,虾类价格涨幅最为明显。2026年1月,鲜虾价格同比上涨17.3%,销量下降18.4%,显示出较高的价格敏感性。

在此背景下,价格相对稳定的产品,如鱼糜制品金枪鱼罐头巴沙鱼,正成为消费者替代高价海鲜的重要选择。

竞争加剧,但增长前景稳定

全球鱼糜行业竞争日趋激烈。泰国中国不断加大在加工技术和产品创新方面的投入,而美国凭借阿拉斯加狭鳕资源,在高端市场保持优势。

与此同时,植物基海鲜替代品已开始进入部分市场。然而在短期内,凭借价格优势产品多样性以及消费习惯,传统鱼糜产品在亚洲市场仍将保持强劲竞争力。

World Food援引业内人士观点称,在全球便捷食品需求增长的背景下,鱼糜及其加工产品将继续保持稳定增长。对于越南而言,中国等东亚市场需求的持续扩大,将成为推动出口增长的重要动力。

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