(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The US Department of Commerce (DOC) has conducted an administrative investigation to review the anti-dumping tax order on frozen pangasius fillets from Vietnam for the review period from August 1, 2022, to July 31, 2023 (POR20)

According to Vietnam Customs, the export of value-added pangasius in the first eight months of 2024 has been evaluated as quite positive, with continuous growth in many major markets such as the United States, CPTPP, and the Netherlands...

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) China and the US are the two largest whitefish import markets in the world. Vietnam is the second largest supplier for both markets (mainly supplying pangasius). Frozen pangasius fillets are still the main product imported from Vietnam by these two countries.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Dong Thap is a key region for pangasius farming, boasting the largest production in the Mekong Delta. In the first seven months of 2024, the estimated aquaculture area reached 4,778 hectares, with a harvest yield of 307,336 tons. Of this, the intensive pangasius farming area covered 2,042 hectares, with a harvest of 252,670 tons.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to Vietnam Customs, in the first half of August 2024, Vietnam's pangasius exports to the EU reached nearly 8 million USD, up 57% over the same period. Cumulative pangasius exports to this market as of August 15, 2024, reached 107 million USD, up 0.5% over the same period last year.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In July 2024, pangasius exports to the US continued to grow impressively. According to Vietnam Customs, there were nearly US$31 million pangasius exported to the US in July, up 69% over the same period last year. Cumulative pangasius exports to the US in the first 7 months reached more than US$190 million, up 20%.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The Board of Directors of International Development & Investment Corporation (IDI) is confident of completing this year's profit plan in the context of gradually recovering demand for pangasius in China and Mexico.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) With the signs of recovery in pangasius exports, the increase in farming area and output, An Giang's fisheries sector has been actively supporting farmers and businesses to boost production, processing, and consumption in the last months of the year.

8 finalists have been named in the best new seafood product competition to be awarded at Seafood Expo Asia, taking place 4 to 6 September at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to Vietnam Customs, in July 2024, Vietnam's pangasius export turnover are more than US$184 million, up 29% compared to July 2023. Cumulative exports in the first 7 months reached over US$1.1 billion, up 9%.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) As of the end of July 2024, Can Tho City's total fishery output was estimated at 137,963 tons, a 11.32% increase compared to the same period last year. Of this, aquaculture production reached 134,669 tons, a 11.27% increase, mainly attributed to pangasius.

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(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s value-added pangasius is one of the most preferred products in many markets, in addition to the main product of frozen pangasius fillets. In the first half of this year, Thailand, the UK, and Australia were recorded as the top 3 markets that consumed the largest volumes of Vietnam's value-added pangasius.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to Vietnam Customs data, in Q2/2024, Vietnam's pangasius exports to the Chinese and Hong Kong markets reached $146 million, up 6.5% compared to the same period in 2023. Hong Kong alone imported over $7 million worth of pangasius from Vietnam, down 11% compared to the same period last year.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) As of June 16, Dong Thap province's pangasius farming sector has witnessed remarkable growth, with a 6.9% increase in farming area compared to the same period last year. The total pangasius farming area has reached 1,957.06 hectares, with an estimated harvest output of 265,177 tons.