TUNA: A ROUTE TO JAPAN
 

VIET NAM

So far in 2014, tuna exports has been targeted to major 
markets such as the US, EU and Japan, aiming to earn 
approximately USD 560 million. However, to achieve this 
goal, standard processes must be strictly followed.

Quality decides prices

 

Approximately 3,500 vessels participate in tuna capture in 
Binh Dinh, Phu Yen and Khanh Hoa, with the average annual 
catch of over 16,000 MT. In 2013, tuna exports in these 
provinces was USD 527 million.

Using new technology from Japan, in August 2014, a number 
of fishermen in Binh Dinh province caught 37 tuna, only 9 
of which was auctioned in Japan at the average price of VND 
437,000/kg.