In Jan - May 2008, Vietnam exported 30,386 MT of squid and octopus, valued at over USD 112 million. EU is the biggest importer of Vietnam’s squid and octopus. In the period, EU consumed 11.166 MT of squid and octopus, paid more USD 41 million for Vietnam. These figures increased 26.4% in volume and 50.4% in value over the same period of last year.
China and Switzerland still take small part in the total of cephalopod exports of Vietnam but two markets shows rapidly growth, respectively 44.6% and 55.8%.
In May 2008, Vietnam exported 8.326 MT of squid and octopus, valued at USD 30 million.
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