In terms of consumption markets, after five months of positive growth, pangasius exports to China declined by 16% in September 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, with an export value of $48 million. This marks the third month this year in which imports of Vietnamese pangasius have decreased in this market. By the end of September, pangasius exports to China totaled $418 million, down 4% year-on-year.
Pangasius exports to the U.S. continued to show positive results in the last month of the third quarter of 2024, reaching over $30 million, a 32% increase compared to September 2023. In the first nine months of this year, pangasius exports to the U.S. totaled $256 million, a 24% year-on-year increase. The U.S. remains the second-largest consumer of Vietnamese pangasius, after China. According to the International Trade Center (ITC), Vietnam continues to be the largest supplier of pangasius products to the U.S. during this period.
Lower finished pangasius inventories in the U.S. compared to 2023 and 2022 are encouraging retailers to replenish their stocks for the year-end holiday season. Additionally, declining inflation in the U.S. is boosting consumer demand.
In September 2024, Thailand emerged as the third-largest importer of Vietnamese pangasius. Exports to the "Land of Smiles" in the last month of the third quarter reached $5.8 million, down 21% compared to the same period last year. By the end of September 2024, pangasius exports to Thailand totaled $46 million, an increase of 6% compared to the same period in 2023.
Pangasius exports to the EU experienced a slight decrease of 1% in the first nine months of this year, with a value of $128 million. In September 2024 alone, exports to this market reached $14 million, down 2% compared to September 2023. The Netherlands remains the leading market in the EU for Vietnamese pangasius consumption, with exports to the Netherlands in the first nine months of this year totaling $36 million, an increase of 2% compared to the same period last year.
Regarding export products, frozen pangasius fillets continued to be the main product of Vietnamese pangasius exports. The export value of this product to various markets in the first nine months of this year increased by 5%, reaching $1.2 billion. By the end of September 2024, exports of processed pangasius continued to grow by 45%, reaching $32 million. Exports of dried pangasius and other frozen products (whole, cut pieces, etc.) reached $273 million, an increase of 23% compared to the same period last year.
Vietnamese pangasius exports ended the first nine months with positive results, as markets maintained growth. In the last three months of the year, commercial and service activities are expected to become more active in stocking goods in preparation for the holidays, which will be the peak season for pangasius exports in 2024. Enterprises need to capitalize on this time, strengthen communication, and actively promote other pangasius products, such as value-added varieties, to seize opportunities in the market, especially with customers near the border like China.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In 2025, Vietnam’s pangasius export turnover reached nearly USD 2.2 billion, up 8% year-on-year. This result indicates that pangasius exports maintained their growth momentum despite significant volatility in the global market environment. In December 2025, pangasius export value reached USD 200 million, up 10% compared to December 2024. This solid performance in the final month of the year reflects increased import demand for consumption and inventory replenishment in key markets.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In 2025, Vietnam’s tuna exports to Spain experienced significant fluctuations. According to Vietnam Customs, during the first 11 months of 2025, export turnover for the first 11 months of the year edged up by 0.3% year-on-year, reaching nearly $15 million.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son has signed Decision No. 16/QD-TTg, dated January 5, 2026, approving the implementation plan for the Vietnam-Israel Free Trade Agreement (VIFTA). Under the plan, in the coming period, ministries, ministerial-level agencies, government-affiliated entities and People’s Committees of provinces and centrally-run cities must institutionalize and execute tasks focused on the dissemination of information regarding VIFTA and the Israeli market; legislative and institutional development, as well as enhancing competitiveness and human resource growth...
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Beyond achieving double-digit growth, Vietnam’s fish cake and surimi exports are showing a notable year-end "inflection point": the EU his accelerating with nearly twofold growth, China & Hong Kong are rising sharply, while the largest market, South Korea, signaled a slowdown in November. According to Vietnam Customs data, export turnover of fish cake and surimi reached $327 million in the first 11 months of 2025, up 22% year-on-year; November 2025 alone accounted for $35 million, marking a 5% increase. This serves as a critical foundation for exporters to reassess market structures and competitive intensity while finalizing order strategies for 2026.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Ca Mau, widely regarded as the nation’s “shrimp capital”, continued its strong performance in 2025 as shrimp output reached nearly 600,000 tons, maintaining its position as Vietnam’s leading shrimp-producing locality.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On December 29, 2025, at the 2025 Pangasius Industry Review Conference held in Can Tho City, the Vietnam Pangasius Association announced that fingerling prices have surged to record levels due to acute supply shortages.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) While Vietnam’s shrimp exports to the EU maintained positive growth momentum in 2025, several new regulations related to animal welfare are transitioning from “ethical recommendations” to mandatory requirements, likely reshaping the shrimp supply chain for this market from 2026 onwards.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s seafood exports reached $989.5 million in November 2025, up 64.6% year-on-year. The robust monthly performance played a pivotal role in driving the total export turnover for the first 11 months of 2025 to $10.5 billion, representing a 19% increase compared with the same period in 2024.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s crab exports reached USD 81 million in the first 11 months of 2025, with the United States accounting for more than 82% of total value. While newly imposed reciprocal tariffs and the enforcement of provisions under the U.S. Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) pose significant challenges for Vietnam, the European Union is emerging as a promising growth market.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The Ca Mau Department of Agriculture and Environment has recently issued a plan to develop specialized crab raw material zones serving official export channels, covering a scale of around 50,000 hectares. This marks a significant shift in the sea crab industry towards professional production aligned with market requirements.
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