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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. Photo: COIMEX 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 tim... FULL STORY

China China’s Tilapia Industry Faces Supply Crunch as Weak Farm Production Bites Mar 18, 00:10 Rising raw fish prices, reduced aquaculture output, and policy shifts signal mounting pressure on future suppl... FULL STORY		Mexico Mexico launches shrimp traceability system with focus on Ecuador smuggling Mar 18, 00:10 The mechanism aims to identify product origin, detect trade triangulation, and protect domestic producers amid... FULL STORY

Worldwide Global Pollock Prices Surge as Supply Tightens and China Becomes Key Market Pivot Mar 18, 00:10 Geopolitical pressures push pollock secondary freezing prices above primary products The global pollock marke... FULL STORY		United States Rising Prices Shake America’s Seafood Appetite as Shrimp Becomes the Market’s Key Indicator Mar 17, 06:00 Price surges outpace consumption, signaling a shift in U.S. seafood demand and consumer behavior The United S... FULL STORY

Tanzania
Tanzania Sets Ambitious Course to Multiply Fisheries Output Fivefold
Mar 18, 06:00
Government pushes sweeping reforms, fleet expansion, and aquaculture growth to unlock vast marine potential by 2030 DAR ES SALAAM — The governm... FULL STORY

Russian Federation
Record Haul in the Far East: Pollock Season Surges Past 670,000 Tons
Mar 18, 03:00
Strong catches, growing herring yields, and a large-scale fleet operation highlight a powerful start to the 2026 fishing season in the Sea of Okhotsk.... FULL STORY

Worldwide
Oceans on Credit: The $35 Billion Subsidy System Driving Global Overfishing
Mar 18, 01:50
New global rules aim to curb harmful fishing incentives as governments confront the true fiscal and ecological cost of depleted seas Governments arou... FULL STORY

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