Tra fish exports to American markets increased by 16 percent, posting an export revenue of 160 million USD in January this year, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

Exports to Brazil and Colombia reached 4.2 million USD and 4.15 million USD, up 187.7 percent and 139 percent, respectively, over 2011.

In addition, tra fish exports to Mexico and the US earned 10 million USD and 13.7 million USD, respectively./.