From 5th place in 2011 with 4.7% of total pangasius imports from Vietnam, Brazil was ranked 2nd in 2013 and remain this position 2014. Eight months of 2014 saw an increase of Brazil domination in market shares to 7.2%.
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Pangasius exports to Brazil 2011- 2014 |
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Year |
Value (US$ million) |
Growth (%) |
Proportion (%) |
Position of Brazil (by markets) |
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2011 |
84.527 |
150 |
4.7 |
5 |
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2012 |
79.099 |
-6.4 |
4.5 |
4 |
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2013 |
121.839 |
54 |
6.9 |
2 |
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2014 (Jan- Aug) |
81.233 |
17.8 |
7.2 |
2 |
As of September 15th 2014, Vietnam pangasius exports to Brazil reached US$ 86.2 million, up 19% year on year, adding 0.1% to the share of Brazil in 2014.
In 2013, Brazil was the 13th biggest seafood importer, with nearly 420 thousand MT. Brazil imported 176 thousand MT of frozen fillets (HS code 0304), accounted for 42% of total seafood imports. It was the 8th global biggest frozen fillet importer with continuous growth in 10 consecutive years. Compared to 34 thousand MT in 2004, it was a 5-fold growth.
Until 2013, China was the largest seafood supplier for Brazilian market with over 73 thousand MT, accounted for 41% of total shares while Vietnam was the runner up with 54 thousand MT, accounted for 31%. In 2014, Vietnam surpassed China to be the largest supplier of frozen fish fillets to Brazil, with about 44 thousand MT of fish (mainly pangasius) in 8 months of the year, while China exported 33 thousand MT of fish, mostly were marine fish such as pollock, salmon and cod.
In 8 first months of 2014 , imports of frozen fish fillets of Brazil dropped by 7.4%, from 118 thousand MT (in 2013) to 109 thousand MT. Import volumes rose in the initial 4 months of the year, sharp year-on-year decline of 15-36% was witnessed.
A quarter of the total fillet products imported in the first 8 months of 2014 was frozen catfish fillets, with the volume of over 27 thousand MT, up nearly 89%. Alaskan pollock was the second most imported product with 23 thousand MT, down 49%.
Vietnam pangasius is highly appreciated in Brazilian market with the increase in both volume and average price. Brazil imported catfish at the average price from US$ 1.93 - 1.94/kg from January to April. From May to September, the price was US$ 2.02 - 2.08 USD/kg.
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Top 5 fresh/chilled/frozen fish fillets imported by Brazil, Jan-Aug 2013-2014 (MT) |
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HS Code |
Products |
Jan-Aug 2013 |
Jan-Aug 2014 |
Change (%) |
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030462 |
Catfish |
14,489 |
27,342 |
88.7 |
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030475 |
Alaskan pollock |
45,716 |
23,212 |
-49.2 |
|
030489 |
Frozen fillets, other fish, n.e.s. |
21,041 |
19,680 |
-6.5 |
|
030474 |
Hake |
16,831 |
19,608 |
16.5 |
|
030481 |
Frozen Pacific salmon, Atlantic salmon and Danube salmon |
8,333 |
10,208 |
22.5 |
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...
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(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Currently, Soc Trang province plans to expand its shrimp farming area from over 50,000 hectares to 57,000 hectares by 2025, aiming for a production of 233,800 tons and maintaining a $1 billion export value. The project will establish 45 climate-resilient shrimp farming models and ensure all farms meet aquaculture standards for traceability.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In July 2024, Vietnam's fish cake and surimi exports declined. The export value reached just over 24 million USD, down 3% over the same period. In the first 7 months of 2024, the cumulative export of this product group reached 152 million USD, down 13%.
(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) 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) Some farmers in Soc Trang province have successfully applied a balanced biological shrimp farming technique, which eliminates the use of chemicals to minimize environmental impacts. This is a model of farming that adapts to climate change.
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.
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