Vietnam’s top 10 pangasius import markets in 2012
(vasep.com.vn) In 2012, Vietnam exported its pangasius to 142 nations and territories, increasing from 136 ones in 2011, reaching value of US$1.744 billion, decreasing by 3.4 percent compared to 2011.
The top 10 main markets included: EU, the U.S., ASEAN, China and Hong Kong, Mexico, Brazil, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Colombia and Australia, occupying 77.5 percent of total pangasius export value. Among them, up to 7 markets reduced pangasius imports with the biggest drop in exports to EU and Saudi Arabia fell most sharply. The 3 remaining markets including the U.S., China and Hong Kong, Egypt respectively increased 8.2 percent, 31.5 percent and 29.1 percent, however, the increases was much lower in comparison with previous years.
