After many months of decline, in September 2023, Vietnam’s pangasius exports to the EU recorded positive growth again with a value of more than 14 million USD, up 11% over the same period last year. In QIII/2023, the EU bought 50 million USD of Vietnam’s pangasius, down 17% compared to the same period last year. Accumulated in the first 9 months of 2023, pangasius exports to this market reached 129 million USD, down 19% compared to the same period in 2022.
The Netherlands is still the leading country in the EU in importing Vietnam’s pangasius with more than 10 million USD, up 9% in QIII/2023. However, the cumulative results in the first 9 months of the year still decreased by 20% compared to the same period last year, reaching 35 million USD. In QIII/2023, the Netherlands gradually recovered demand for Vietnam’s pangasius compared to previous quarters, recording positive growth for the first time since the beginning of the year in July (up 13%) and September (up 13%). 26%), in August alone there was a slight decrease of 4%.
Behind the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, Spain, Italy, and France are also markets that import a lot of pangasius from Vietnam in the EU. Notably, pangasius exports to German increased by 32% to 28 million USD in the first 9 months of this year. In addition, some other markets in the bloc also increased their purchases of pangasius from Vietnam, including Finland (up 14 times), Latvia (up 72%), Sweden (up 25%),...
In the first 9 months of 2023, the average price of pangasius exports to the EU is 2.78 USD/kg, down 10% compared to the same period last year. The average price in QIII/2023 recorded a slight increase compared to QII/2023, but still decreased by 16% compared to the same period last year.
The EU is forecasted to achieve its goal of bringing inflation down to 2% despite difficulties from the cost of living crisis and concerns about falling global demand. This economic bloc is gradually controlling the effects of the conflict in Ukraine, but may be negatively impacted by the current Hamas-Israel conflict. Therefore, pangasius exports to the EU market in the last quarter of this year narrow the decrease compared to previous quarters but could not recover to the level of the same period last year.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In recent years, Ninh Binh Province has intensified the application of science and technology in aquaculture in order to improve productivity, product quality, and economic efficiency.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the first four months of 2026, Vietnam’s tilapia exports reached USD 49 million, up 151% compared to the same period in 2025. This figure reflects an emerging export sector that is taking advantage of market gaps created by global trade disruptions, while larger producers are adjusting their strategies.
On the afternoon of May 28, the People’s Committee of Ho Thi Ky Commune signed a memorandum of understanding with Minh Phu Certified Shrimp Social Co., Ltd. (a member of Minh Phu Seafood Corporation) on cooperation to develop a black tiger shrimp farming area meeting international certification standards during the 2026–2030 period in the commune.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The “Moringa Noodles Salad” product by Sa Giang Import-Export Corporation was honored as one of the “Top 10 Winning Products” at the THAIFEX – Anuga taste Innovation Show 2026, held as part of THAIFEX – Anuga Asia 2026 in Bangkok.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) After a fairly strong upward trend in 2025, Vietnam’s clam exports entered 2026 with a mixed picture: strong growth at the beginning of the year, followed by a slowdown from March onward. According to Vietnam Customs data, Vietnam’s clam export turnover in the first four months of 2026 reached more than USD 38 million, up 2% compared to the same period in 2025.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s pangasius industry is facing new opportunities to expand its development space as many localities and businesses begin promoting marine farming models aimed at diversifying farming areas and adapting to climate change. However, for pangasius to truly “go offshore” and develop into a large-scale industry segment, significant challenges related to technology, broodstock, and markets still need to be addressed.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s tilapia exports in April 2026 reached USD 11 million, up 92% compared to the same period in 2025. This strong growth indicates that Vietnamese tilapia products are continuing to penetrate and expand rapidly in international markets. Cumulative export turnover in the first four months of 2026 reached USD 49 million, up 151% year-on-year.
(seafood.vasep.com) At VietShrimp Asia 2026, disease management trends in shrimp farming are shifting strongly from treatment-based approaches toward proactive prevention through environmental and pond ecosystem control.
(vasep.com.vn) After a period of strong growth, with export turnover reaching USD 38 million in Q1/2026 — up 174% year-on-year — the sector’s rapid expansion clearly reflects growing market opportunities.
(vasep.com.vn) In the first quarter of 2026, Vietnam’s pangasius exports to the ASEAN bloc reached USD 44 million, up 7% compared to the same period in 2025. After falling to the lowest level of the quarter at USD 9 million in February — reflecting the seasonal slowdown in orders after the festive period — exports recovered strongly to USD 18 million in March, the highest monthly value of the quarter. This development shows that import demand for pangasius in ASEAN remains relatively stable despite short-term fluctuations.
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