Vietnam Yellowfin Tuna
◊ Species Name: Yellowfin Tuna (Thunnus albacares)
◊ Location/Region: Vietnam EEZ, South China Sea, Western Central Pacific Ocean
◊ Gear Type: Handline
◊ Volume: 4,000 MT (2021)
FIP Stage: 5 (Improvements on the Water)
Progress Rating: A (Advanced Progress)
Start Date: April 2014
Last Updated: September 2023
Yellowfin tuna is Vietnam’s most valuable wild-capture export product, making it a critical source of jobs and income. There are approximately 3,000 vessels and 9,000 fishers fishing for yellowfin, with a total export value of nearly $646 million in 2022.