Frozen pangasius fillets are still the main product for Vietnam's pangasius exports. In May 2024, exports of this product reached 134 million USD, up 2% over the same period last year. By the end of May, Vietnam had exported nearly 603 million USD of frozen pangasius fillets to markets, down slightly by 0.1% over the same period last year.
Regarding consumption markets, China and Hong Kong are still consuming the most Vietnamese pangasius. Cumulative pangasius exports to this market in the first 5 months of this year reached nearly 203 million USD, down 13% over the same period. In particular, in May 2024 alone, pangasius export turnover to China reached nearly 48 million USD, an increase of 1%; exports to Hong Kong reached more than 2.3 million USD, down 16% compared to the same period in 2023. May 2024 was recorded as the month with the second-highest value of Vietnamese pangasius exports to China and Hong Kong since the beginning of the year with a value of nearly 50 million USD, a slight increase of 0.4% over the same period, up 21% over the previous month.
Pangasius exports to the US in May 2024 reached 30 million USD, down 7% over the same period last year. Cumulative pangasius exports in the first 5 months of this year to the US reached more than 132 million USD, up 12% over the same period in 2023.
Pangasius exports to the CPTPP market continued to maintain growth momentum in May 2024, with a value of nearly 13 million USD, an increase of 17% over the same period. Among them, a few markets recorded an increase in pangasius imports, including Mexico, Japan, Canada, Singapore, etc. By the end of May 2024, pangasius exports to CPTPP reached 103 million USD, an increase of 9% over the same period.
Similar to the US market, pangasius export turnover to the EU market witnessed a decrease of 16% in May 2024, with a value of 14 million USD. Cumulative exports in the first 5 months of the year to this market reached 70 million USD, down 9% over the same period last year. Although turnover decreased, many markets in the EU recorded an increase in imports of Vietnamese pangasius in May 2024, while in May 2023 there was almost no import, including Bulgaria (59 thousand USD), Hungary (40 thousand USD), and Czech Republic (53 thousand USD).
The US and EU tightening of seafood imports from Russia open up great opportunities for Vietnamese pangasius. Meanwhile, demand for pangasius in China is expected to improve as policies to support the country's economy "permeate.".
Vietnam's pangasius export prospects will remain positive in the second half of this year, especially in main markets such as the US, and China,...According to the global economic outlook report for April 2024, the Fund The International Monetary Fund (IMF) raised this year's growth forecast for the US to 2.7% and the EU to 0.8%.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The outlook for Vietnam’s seafood exports remains positive, with a strong focus on maintaining growth in key markets like China and the U.S., while diversifying into new regions. As global trade policies continue to evolve, adaptability and strategic planning will be key to navigating the challenges ahead.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Thanks to improved pangasius prices and higher production, Vĩnh Hoàn's after-tax profit in Q4 2024 reached VND 440 billion, a 4.8-fold increase compared to the same period last year.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to data from Vietnam’s Customs, in Q4 2024, Vietnam’s pangasius exports to China & Hong Kong reached USD 163 million, a 17% increase compared to the same period in 2023, with consistent growth across all months. The total value of pangasius exports to China & Hong Kong for 2024 reached USD 581 million, a 1% increase over the previous year.
Vietnam’s seafood exports are projected to maintain strong growth this year, potentially reaching 11 billion USD.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the final quarter of 2024, Vietnam’s surimi and fish cake exports showed consistent growth over the last three months. For the entire year 2024, exports of these products reached USD 298 million, down 2% compared to 2023. However, the final quarter saw more promising signs for the surimi and fish cake export sector, with some markets experiencing notable growth, such as Thailand, China, and Taiwan. Particularly, exports to Taiwan, which had seen continuous declines in the previous two quarters, surged by 301% in this quarter.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Another year of pride for Vietnam's pangasius exports has concluded, reaching over USD 2 billion and contributing 20% to Vietnam's total seafood export turnover.
Vietnam maintained its position as the fifth-largest seafood exporter to Singapore for 12 consecutive months, surpassing Japan for the first time in 2024, amid the intensifying competition in this market.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Despite facing numerous challenges in the second half of the year, Vietnam's canned tuna exports concluded 2024 with a 17% increase compared to 2023, reaching USD 299 million. To maintain this growth momentum in 2025, the canned tuna production and export sector requires coordinated efforts from all stakeholders.
SSI forecasts a 28% year-on-year increase in after-tax profit attributable to the parent company of Vinh Hoan Corporation (VHC), driven by a gradual improvement in average selling prices from USD 3.15/kg in 2024 to USD 3.30/kg (+5%) in 2025. An Giang Fisheries Import-Export Joint Stock Company (ANV)'s after-tax profit attributable to the parent company is projected to rebound by 104%.
In 2025, the Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu aims to earn 1.2 billion USD from exporting shrimp, one of the key export products that accounts for over 95% of its total export value.
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