Despite a slight dip in November, aquatic exports still brought in nearly 924 million USD, up 17% year-on-year. In the first 11 months of 2024, the sector earned approximately 9.2 billion USD from international markets, reflecting an 11.5% increase compared to 2023. With this growth momentum, the seafood industry is poised to meet its 10 USD billion export target, marking an 11.5% rise year-on-year. Shrimp and tra fish remain key drivers, contributing 4 billion USD and 2 billion USD, respectively. The US, China, and Japan were the three largest purchasers, accounting for 18.5%, 16.8%, and 15.4% of the market share, respectively. Among the 15 major export markets, Russia had the sharpest growth of 94.8% while Thailand experienced a decline of 10.1%./.