Vietnam's pangasius exports to Brazil surged to US$14 million in January 2024, marking an impressive 83% increase compared to January 2023. However, in February 2024, Brazil's pangasius consumption dipped slightly to nearly US$6 million, representing a 6% decline from the previous month. Nevertheless, March 2024 witnessed a strong rebound, with pangasius exports to Brazil reaching over US$8 million, indicating a 48% growth compared to the same period in 2023.
The majority of the frozen fillets and segments imported by Brazil under the HS code 0304 are Vietnamese pangasius. During the first quarter of 2024, the amount of this item sent to Brazil was close to USD 28 million, which represented 99.6% of the entire import value and a 44% rise over the same period in 2023. Remarkably, Brazil bought more than USD 110,000 worth of frozen pangasius products from Vietnam in the first three months of this year compared to very little imports of the same product during the same period last year.
In February 2024, the average export price of Vietnamese pangasius to Brazil reached USD 2.67 per kg, the lowest level in three years. Compared to the same period last year, the average export price of pangasius has decreased by 12%–14% in the first three months of this year.
The export volume of pangasius to this market has showed an opposite trend, despite the ongoing reduction in prices. Almost 7,000 tons of pangasius were sent to Brazil in the first quarter of 2024, a stunning 79% increase over the same period in 2023. With nearly 3,000 tons, January 2024 had the biggest growth rate in the first quarter—a 183% increase over the same period previous year. Pangasius export quantities to Brazil reached above 1,800 tons in February and 1,700 tons in March 2024, respectively. These figures represent increases of 23% and 46% over the corresponding month in 2023.
According to the latest data from ITC, in 2023, Brazil imported nearly USD 98 million worth of pangasius from Vietnam, primarily frozen fillets. Vietnam remains the largest supplier of white meat fish, mainly pangasius, to Brazil. Meanwhile, Norway stands at 4th place with USD 43 million; China ranks 5th with USD 15 million, the US with over USD 1 million, and is the 6th largest supplier of white meat fish to Brazil.
The top 5 Vietnamese pangasius exporters to Brazil in the first quarter of this year include: Hung Ca 2 Corporation with a 26%, South Vina CO.,LTD with 16%, Hoang Long with 11%, Cafish with 10%, and Frozen Food Vietnam with a 9% of total export value to the market.
(seafood.vasep .com.vn) The return of Donald Trump to the White House for a second term will bring significant impacts on Vietnam, particularly its pangasius export sector. Trump's economic policies, such as raising import tariffs, reducing corporate income taxes, and attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) back to the US, are expected to directly influence various industries in Vietnam.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The UAE ranked 16th among importers of Vietnamese shrimp from 2018 to 2022, accounting for approximately 0.5% of Vietnam's total shrimp export value. Annually, Vietnam exported around US$20 million worth of shrimp to this market.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The company also announced that its farms are well-prepared and will begin stocking in mid-November when the weather conditions are favorable.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) To maximize natural advantages and increase the value of local aquatic products, Ca Mau province is promoting the ecological shrimp farming model under mangrove forests. This model not only brings high profits to people thanks to businesses committing to purchasing products at prices 10-20% higher than the market price but also aims for sustainable development and environmental friendliness.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between Vietnam and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was signed after just over a year of negotiations. With high demand for premium seafood in the UAE, particularly for shrimp and tuna products, Vietnam’s tuna industry is expected to gain increased export opportunities and higher product value thanks to the preferential terms of the CEPA.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In October 2024, seafood exports from Vietnam are estimated to exceed $1 billion, marking a 28% increase compared to the same period last year. This achievement signifies the first return to the $1 billion milestone in 27 months, since June 2022, providing a significant boost for Vietnamese seafood enterprises.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Under the theme "Dong Thap Pangasius: Green Journey - Green Value," the Dong Thap Pangasius Festival 2024 will take place over two days, November 16th and 17th, at Vo Nguyen Giap Square in Hong Ngu City.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Kien Giang has announced a plan to stabilize the biosafety rice-shrimp production area at 117,340 hectares by 2030.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to the Department of Fisheries in Ca Mau, the total aquatic product output in the region is estimated at 536,140 tons as of October 17, achieving 82.23% of the annual plan and marking a 1.74% increase compared to the same period last year. Within this total, shrimp production stands at 208,495 tons, reaching 82.41% of the planned target and showing a 2.23% increase year-over-year.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to data from Vietnam Customs, pangasius exports to Iraq have surged significantly in the first nine months of 2024, marking the highest levels seen in three years. This upward trend has positioned Iraq as a key market for Vietnamese pangasius, even surpassing Iran, traditionally regarded as a gateway for trade between Vietnam and the Middle East.
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