Local tra fish exports to the UK up almost 70% in value

HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam’s tra fish exports to the UK in the first quarter increased by  六 九. 五 per cent to US$ 一 一. 九 million, according to the Việt Nam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers.

The exports mainly comprised frozen tra fillet, the most high-priced item at $ 五. 三 per kilogra妹妹e.

Frozen tra fish steak exported to the UK also fetched high prices of $ 四. 三 -  四. 七 this quarter.

The UK, the second largest market for Việt Nam’s tra fish, is expected to remain a major buyer in Europe this year, according to VASEP.

Its demand is expected to grow steadily and prices are likely to remain high this year, making it a attractive market for Vietnamese exporters.

Việt Nam is the sixth largest supplier of white meat to the UK after Iceland, China, Norway, Russia, and the Faroe Islands. — VNS