Vietnam’s exports of aquatic products earned $3.3 billion in the first 4 months of this year , marking a year-on-year increase of 21%, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

In April alone, the export revenue reached $894.2 million, up 15% compared to the same period last year.

Shrimp remained the leading export product, with value estimated at $1.27 billion in the four-month period, surging 30% year-on-year. The growth was driven by strong consumer demand in major markets such as China, the EU, and Japan.

It was followed by pangasius (tra fish) with $632.7 million, rising 9%; and tuna with $304.2 million, up 1%.

China (including Hong Kong) led all export markets, with total revenue reaching nearly $710 million, skyrocketing 56% year-on-year. It was followed by Japan with $536.6 million, jumping 22%.