Pangasius exports to the UK increase by 43%
(vasep.com.vn) From the beginning of the year until mid-June, Vietnamese companies earned a total revenue of US$ 129.6 million from pangasius exports to EU. The UK witnessed continuous growth. As of 15 June 2015, pangasius exports to the UK increased 43% y-o-y.
As the 4th biggest pangasius and catfish importing market in the EU, the UK has experienced the highest and most stable growth rates. The market started the year with a surge of 97.8% y-o-y. Four successive months from February till May, pangasius export growth rates ranged from 12% to 60.5% comparing to the same period of 2014.
Frozen fillet accounts for 86% total pangasius exported from Vietnam to the market. Vietnam dominates pangasius imports of the UK. Most fish imports are for consumption.
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Pangasius and catfish imports in the UK in 2012-2014
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Sources
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2012
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2013
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2014
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Vietnam
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32,587
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34,709
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37,661
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Denmark
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55
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969
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2,239
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Netherlands
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560
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1,251
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1,391
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Poland
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1,128
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1,298
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888
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Iceland
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766
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794
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819
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Germany
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27
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1,183
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810
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Indonesia
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405
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332
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516
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Myanmar
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280
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203
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338
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Bangladesh
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108
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148
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258
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Thailand
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459
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634
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184
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World
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36,951
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41,899
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45,434
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