In the first months of 2013, crab exports to the European Union (EU)
enjoyed a dramatic year-on-year rise of nearly 200 percent. The export
of crab and other crustaceans to the EU generated 8.3 million USD, up 18
percent from last year.
Statistics from the
Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) show that
exports to the UK, France, Holland and Belgium saw the
highest growth rate.
Experts said that seafood is
now one of the most popular dishes in the EU. However, to penetrate the
market fully, Vietnam’s businesses should clarify their products’ price,
quality, sample and labelling.
Crab exports are
expected to enjoy accelerated growth in the second and third quarters of
this year as consumer demand from Vietnam’s traditional markets
tends to increase.
Crab exporters were asked to
obtain a firm grasp of the EU market, and improve the quality of their
products to increase Vietnam’s competitiveness.-VNA