Tuna exports are projected to increase by 20% in the first half of this year to 456.8 million USD. (Photo: vietnamnews.vn)HCM City (VNS/VNA) - Tuna exports are projected to reach 456.8 million USD in the first half of 2024, a year-on-year increase of 20%, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP). After decreasing in 2023, exports rose by 22% in the first five months of the year to 388 million USD. Shipments of canned tuna products, bagged tuna and frozen loin/fillet increased by 44%, 24%, and 7%. She said localities and other competent agencies needed to implement well checking hygiene and food safety conditions of fishing vessels and fishing ports in line with Government regulations.
