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Submitted by ctv_en_7 on Wed, 01/24/2007 - 09:35
The target of earning over US$1 billion from "tra" and "basa" catfish exports will likely be achieved in 2007, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

The increase in the world market's demand for catfish has resulted in a marked increase in the prices of such products. In the domestic market, one kilo of the catfish is sold for VND15,500-16,000, the highest price so far. It is expected that the market will continue to change in farmers' favour.


Last year, Vietnam exported tra and basa catfish to 65 countries and territories, fetching a record of US$700 million.


Experts from VASEP said that exporters are no longer concerned about outlets for their products; instead, they should attach more importance to trademarks, as well as, prestige and quality of products.


VASEP has urged farmers and businesses to closely control quality, production and food hygiene during the whole process from raising to processing and preserving.


For the sustainable development of tra and basa catfish production, the fisheries sector is responsible for ensuring the stable supply of materials and founding long-term cooperation among farmers, fish food suppliers and processors, in addition to its obligation to supervise food safety and hygiene.


VNA/VOVNews

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