Vietnam's clam and snail exports continue to increase

Clam and snail exports are expected to continue to increase due to rising global demand, despite some challenges from climate change and saltwater intrusion.

According to statistics of the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), the turnover export Vietnam's export of shellfish such as clams and snails in the first 7 months of 2024 is estimated to reach more than 95 million USD, an increase of more than 24% over the same period in 2023.

Specifically, the export turnover of clams is estimated at 52 million USD, scallops at 14 million USD, snails at 16 million USD, oysters at over 8 million USD, and other seafood at nearly 4 million USD. Among the products, snail exports have the highest growth rate compared to the same period in 2023, at over 57%.

Vietnam's clam and snail exports continue to increase

Ms. Nguyen Thi Van Ha, an expert from VASEP, said that in 7 months, China Imports of clams and mussels from Vietnam increased 120 times compared to the same period in 2003.

Other types of molluscs in live, fresh or chilled form also saw a sharp increase in export value, reaching more than 7 million USD, nearly 82 times higher than the same period last year. In recent times, not only China but also other countries have been increasing their imports of Vietnamese molluscs.

According to statistics from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Vietnam has over 41,500 hectares of mollusk farming (mainly bivalve mollusks) with an output of about 265,000 tons/year; of which, clams reach 179,000 tons/year. In the southern provinces, shellfish are concentrated in coastal localities such as Ben Tre, Tra Vinh , and Tien Giang.

This livestock industry provides the main source of income for about 200,000 workers, contributing significantly to the economy of the coastal provinces in the West. However, climate change and saltwater intrusion are seriously affecting production, especially clams.

According to the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Tra Vinh, the province currently has 800 hectares of commercial clam farming area but productivity is decreasing. Many experts say that the increasing demand for clams and mussels in the world is creating momentum for the export industry of this product. However, businesses need to be proactive to ensure raw materials and improve product quality.

In 2023, Vietnam's clam and snail exports achieved many positive results, with a total export turnover of over 95 million USD, an increase of more than 24% over the same period last year. Main products including clams, scallops, snails and oysters all had strong growth, especially snails with a growth rate of more than 57%. This increase was mainly due to demand from large markets such as China.

It is forecasted that by the end of 2024 and the beginning of 2025, clam and snail exports will continue to grow due to increasing global consumption demand, although they will face some challenges from climate change and saltwater intrusion.

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