Seafood processing fuels export in Tien Giang
Monday, 12:22, 03/07/2017
VOV.VN - Agricultural exports in the Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang hit US$1.14 billion in the first half of 2017, up 25.4% year on year.
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The 6-month export value of local fishery commodities, of which 90% were Tra fish products, increased 5.3% from last year to US$132.6 million.
Tien Giang Tra fish has to date been exported to 50 markets across the globe.Rice exports were also a highlight, growing 50% during the period compared to last year, with more than 115,000 tonnes of rice shipped overseas, reeling in US$55.7 million.
Tuan said the outcomes are a good start for Tien Giang to realise its export goal of US$2.35 billion for 2017. The target represents a year-on-year climb of 11.4%.