Participating in the Global Fisheries Expo is an activity within the framework of the business promotion and market development component of the Project "Sustainable and comprehensive development of the clam and bamboo value chain in Vietnam". SCBV)” organized by the European Union, Oxfam Vietnam in collaboration with the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI).
Participating in this fair, there are 3 leading seafood enterprises in Vietnam, including: Go Dang Seafood Joint Stock Company (GODACO), Ben Tre Fisheries Joint Stock Company (BESEACO) and Ben Tre Seafood Import-Export Joint Stock Company. Bamboo (AQUATEX).
In particular, the most impressive highlight is the stall displaying Vietnamese clam products at Hall 4B501 which is prominently designed, attracting the great attention of clam importers and distributors from many countries. In the world.
As of April 28, after 2 days of participating in the exhibition, Vietnam's clam stall had nearly 100 importers and distributors to visit and learn about cooperation opportunities. The main partners are from Spain, Italy, France, USA, Portugal, UK, Turkey, Netherlands, UAE, Korea, Egypt, Israel, Czech, Denmark....
Some European buyers shared that they themselves were very surprised and did not know that GODACO, AQUATEX, BESEACO enterprises of Vietnam can directly export clams and seafood products to the market. EU, because for 20 years now, they have to buy Vietnamese clam products through intermediary companies. Therefore, international partners feel very fortunate to be directly connected with Vietnamese seafood producers right in the heart of Europe.
At the fair, many purchase and sale agreements were signed at the exhibition booth, which is a good sign to expand the Vietnamese clam market to Europe in the near future, after a long time facing many difficulties in the market. exports due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Clams in the coastal areas of 3 provinces of Ben Tre, Tra Vinh and Tien Giang of Vietnam have a great advantage in terms of prestige and quality, especially clams in Ben Tre have been granted international certification by MSC.
Currently, clam meat in these provinces is highly appreciated for its taste, nutrition, white flesh, thick flesh and is a favorite product in many major markets around the world.
Europe is currently the largest export market, accounting for more than 70% of Vietnam's total clam exports, followed by the US, Singapore and Japan.
Source: Ngoc Huyen - Nong nghiep Viet Nam