Removing obstacles to tuna exports.

(Chinhphu.vn) - The Government Office has issued Document No. 8640/VPCP-NN conveying the directives of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh regarding the handling of information reflecting concerns related to tuna exports.

Removing obstacles to tuna exports.

The online newspaper Vietnambiz published an article on August 19, 2025 titled "VASEP: Tuna exports predicted to struggle to reach annual target".

The article states that, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Processing and Export (VASEP), Vietnam's tuna exports are slowing down, with July's value decreasing by 20% compared to the same period last year, bringing the cumulative figure for the first seven months down to nearly $542 million, 3% lower than the previous year.

According to VASEP, starting August 7th, the US began imposing new retaliatory tariffs on individual countries. The disparity in tariff rates applied to Vietnamese products compared to competing countries such as Thailand, Indonesia, and Ecuador is reducing the competitiveness of Vietnamese products.

In addition, geopolitical instability, logistical challenges, and fluctuating demand in key markets such as Russia, Israel, and Chile are also significantly impacting exports to these markets.

Meanwhile, regulatory bottlenecks in Vietnam's tuna fishing, processing, and export activities remain unresolved. Tuna businesses are facing numerous difficulties and challenges. Therefore, the Association predicts that this year, Vietnamese tuna will find it difficult to achieve a breakthrough and maintain its market share.

Regarding this matter, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh assigned the Acting Minister of Agriculture and Environment to study the information reported in the press; to chair and coordinate with relevant ministries and agencies to assess the tuna export situation in 2025, and to promptly resolve difficulties and obstacles within their authority and regulations.

Phuong Nhi

Source: https://baochinhphu.vn/go-kho-xuat-khau-ca-ngu-102250915165834832.htm