In August 2024, Vietnam's pangasius exports reached nearly $191 million, a 12% increase compared to August 2023. Accumulated pangasius exports in the first eight months of this year reached nearly $1.3 billion, a 9% increase year-on-year. Notably, value-added pangasius products reached nearly $6 million in August 2024, a significant 75% increase, and $27 million in the first eight months of this year, up 38% compared to the same period last year.
Exports of value-added pangasius to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) bloc exceeded $8 million by the end of August 2024, a 31% increase year-on-year. June 2024 recorded the highest monthly value at over $1.3 million, up 35% compared to June 2023. Australia emerged as the largest consumer of these products within the CPTPP, accounting for 39% of total imports from Vietnam, with a value of over $3 million, representing a 21% year-on-year increase.
The United States has consistently increased its imports of Vietnam's value-added pangasius products since the beginning of 2024. August 2024 marked the highest monthly export value to the US since the start of the year, reaching nearly $3 million, a staggering 15-fold increase compared to August 2023. Prior months also witnessed record-breaking growth, with April seeing a nearly 67,000-fold increase and July a nearly 42,000-fold increase. By the end of August, exports to the US totaled nearly $6 million, a 14-fold increase year-on-year.
Thailand ranked third in terms of importing Vietnam's value-added pangasius. In August 2024, exports to Thailand reached nearly $600,000, up 17% year-on-year. However, while the overall eight-month total exceeded $4 million, a 1% increase, May 2024 saw Thailand halt its imports of these products. The UK, despite a 1% decline in the first eight months, maintained its fourth position as a consumer of Vietnam's value-added pangasius, with a total value of nearly $4 million. August 2024 recorded the highest monthly export value to the UK for the year, although it was down 21% compared to August 2023, reaching over $726,000.
Vietnam's value-added pangasius exports to the EU totaled over $2.3 million by the end of August, down 5% year-on-year. The Netherlands was the largest consumer within the bloc, accounting for 86% of the total value, with exports exceeding $2 million, a 29% increase year-on-year. China and Hong Kong, primarily importing frozen pangasius fillets, have also shown increased interest in value-added products. In August 2024, exports to China tripled year-on-year and reached the highest monthly value for the year at over $200,000. By the end of August, total exports to China reached $791,000, a 50% increase.
Popular value-added pangasius products include breaded pangasius fillets, breaded fish skin snacks, and breaded fish cutlets. The growing demand for Vietnam's value-added pangasius products highlights the success of diversification strategies among Vietnamese seafood businesses. As the global market continues to evolve, Vietnamese enterprises are well-positioned to capitalize on emerging opportunities and strengthen their position in the international seafood market.
On July 22, 2026, the Government issued Decree No. 292/2026/ND-CP detailing certain articles and providing measures for the organization and implementation of the Law on Foreign Trade Management. The Decree takes effect on September 5, 2026, replacing Decree No. 69/2018/ND-CP.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnamese pangasius producer Vinh Hoan has won the top prize at the 2026 Seafood Excellence Asia Awards for its Cured Panga Croquette, highlighting the growing potential of value-added pangasius products in international markets.
(vasep.com.vn) The Global Shrimp Forum (GSF) 2026 is taking place from September 1–3 in Utrecht, the Netherlands, bringing together around 585 delegates from 40 countries, representing approximately 300 companies and organizations across the shrimp supply chain. Representatives from VASEP are attending the event as part of the Vietnamese delegation, strengthening connections with partners across the global shrimp industry.
(vasep.com.vn) At the international B2B seminar (Hosted Buyer Program) held as part of Vietfish 2026, Mr. Nguyen Hoang Pham, Sales Director of Tai Kim Anh Seafood Processing Joint Stock Company, delivered a presentation entitled “Vietnam’s Shrimp Industry: Changing for Sustainability.” From the perspective of a seafood processor, the presentation highlighted that Vietnam’s shrimp industry continues to play a leading role in seafood exports, but is entering a new phase of competition in which change is no longer an option, but a prerequisite for growth.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) VIETFISH 2026 may have concluded after three dynamic days in Ho Chi Minh City, but conversations around the exhibition continue to resonate across international trade media, industry organizations, and the social media channels of participating companies.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s tilapia industry is maintaining strong growth momentum, with significant room for further expansion in the coming years. In 2025, total tilapia production reached approximately 420,000 tonnes, up 33% from 2024 and 2.2 times higher than in 2015. During 2015–2025, production grew at an average annual rate of around 8.4%. As production and exports continue to expand, food safety control is receiving increasing attention to ensure product quality, meet the increasingly stringent requirements of international markets, and provide a foundation for the sustainable development of Vietnam’s tilapia industry.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On the afternoon of August 19, 2026, as part of the Vietnam International Seafood Exhibition – Vietfish 2026, the Hosted Buyer Program continued with the seminar “Vietnam Seafood Outlook 2026–2027: A Strategic Sourcing Destination,” followed by 1-to-1 B2B meetings between international buyers and Vietnamese seafood businesses.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Speaking at the Opening Ceremony of VIETFISH 2026 on August 19 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), U.S. Consul General Melissa Brown highlighted the important role of the exhibition in connecting Vietnam’s growing seafood industry with buyers, suppliers, and partners from the United States and around the world.
(vasep.com.vn) Tomorrow, August 19, 2026, the Vietnam International Seafood Exhibition – Vietfish 2026 will officially open at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City. Taking place over three days, from August 19–21, Vietfish 2026 promises to provide a dynamic platform for business networking, trend updates, product experiences and comprehensive cooperation across the domestic and international seafood community.
(vasep.com.vn) The global tilapia market continues to grow, creating significant opportunities for countries with strengths in aquaculture, processing, and exports. Against this backdrop, Vietnam’s tilapia industry is gradually developing toward higher quality, greater product diversification, and broader market reach. At Vietfish 2026, the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), together with the VASEP Tilapia Producers and Exporters Club, will host a joint booth to promote the image and potential of Vietnamese tilapia to domestic and international buyers.
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