Vietnam currently heads the list of shrimp exporters to the Canadian market, accounting for 29% of Canada’s total shrimp import value in the first nine months of this year.
Canada is the sixth largest importer of Vietnamese shrimp, accounting for 4.3% of Vietnam's total shrimp exports to foreign markets in the first nine months of this year.
According to
the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), Canada
ranks 13th among the world's leading shrimp importers and the country has
posted increasing demand for imports of warm water shrimp from Asian countries
such as Vietnam and India.
Canada imports over 53,000 tonnes of shrimp
each year. The top five leading shrimp suppliers for Canada include Vietnam,
India, China, Thailand and Indonesia respectively.
While Canada reduced imports of shrimps from
Thailand (down 33.5%) in the first three quarters of this year, the country
increased the imports from Vietnam and India, up 5% and 9.4% respectively
compared to the same period last year.
Vietnam and India are close rivals regarding
export to the Canadian market and both Asian countries are entitled to enjoy 0%
import tax on frozen shrimp coded HS 030617.
Canada is the sixth largest importer of
Vietnamese shrimp, accounting for 4.3% of Vietnam's total shrimp exports to
foreign markets in the first nine months of this year. Vietnam's shrimp exports
to Canada have seen continuous positive growth rates since 2016.
Source: NDO
The provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development on November 20 coordinated with Hai Dang Group Hoa Binh Seafood Company Limited to release 1.5 tonnes of fries into Hoa Binh Lake to regenerate aquatic resources, with a total value of 266 million VND (10,460 USD).
On the afternoon of November 16, Nguyen Phi Long, alternate member of the Party Central Committee and Secretary of the provincial Party Committee, held a reception for a delegation from the Indian Embassy led by Ambassador Sandeep Arya. The delegation included the chairperson of the Indian Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam, embassy personnel, and Indian businesses operating in Vietnam. Accompanying Long at the meeting were leaders of the provincial People's Committee and representatives from various departments and sectors.
Hoa Binh province hosted the "Meet India 2024" conference on November 16, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral economic ties between Vietnam and India.
In recent times, with its core role in building and fostering great national unity, Cao Phong district's Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee has actively carried out its responsibilities and front work, and closely collaborated with member organisations to encourage locals to implement the Party’s guidelines, and the State’s policies and laws. At the same time, it has worked to promote the dynamism, creativity, and contributions of officials, Party members, and local people to help the district develop further.
From a type of bulb used as a seasoning for daily meals, thanks to the efforts of local authorities and farmers, shallots have become a commercial crop in Yen Thuy district, contributing to promoting the transformation of crop structure in agricultural production, bringing higher incomes to locals.
