Since the beginning of this year, the US has continuously increased imports of VAT pangasius products from Vietnam. In the first month of this year, Vietnam exported nearly 295 thousand USD of value-added pangasius to the US, an increase of 18 times over the same period; in February 2024, this value reached more than 114 thousand USD, an increase of 2,200 times. In March 2024, it increased by 76% to 150 thousand USD. Notably, in April 2024, exports of value-added pangasius products to the US reached more than 300 thousand USD, an increase of 67 thousand times. By the end of April 2024, the US increased imports of value-added products from Vietnam by 8.5 times with 860 thousand USD.
Frozen pangasius fillets are still the main product of pangasius exports to the US. In April 2024, export turnover of frozen fillet products to the US reached more than 37 million USD, an increase of 35% compared to April 2023. This is the highest value the US has imported since the beginning of this year for pangasius products under HS code 0304 (except fish cakes and surimi). By the end of April 2024, exports of frozen pangasius fillets to the US reached more than 100 million USD, an increase of 19% over the same period in 2023, accounting for 98% of the total value of pangasius exports to the US.
Meanwhile, exports of dried and other frozen pangasius (steak, butterfly, maw…) to the US in April 2024 witnessed a negative growth of 72% with a value of 165 thousand USD. Total exports of these products to the US in April of this year reached nearly 1 million USD, down 28% over the same period last year.
Consumers in the US are increasing their demand for white fish products, especially pangasius from Vietnam. Pangasius exports to the US in April and in the first 4 months of this year showed many signs of improvement after continuously declining in 2023. Recently, a large number of Vietnamese enterprises participated in and introduced pangasius products in Vietnam at the North American Seafood Exhibition. With the advantage of a delicious white-flesh fish, suitable for processing a variety of dishes from packaged fillets, and frozen products to processed products such as fish sticks or fish burgers, it has attracted importers from all over the world this market.
In addition, white meat fish supplies to the US are decreasing in the context of scarcity of other white meat fish products such as tilapia is also a positive sign for Vietnamese pangasius exports to the US market.
The news that the US is considering recognizing Vietnam as a market economy has brought optimistic hope to many Vietnamese economic sectors, including the fisheries industry. It is expected that in July 2024, the DOC will have a decision on whether Vietnam can change its status from a non-market economy to a market economy. If Vietnam is recognized as having a market economy, this will be an advantage for Vietnamese businesses in the upcoming administrative reviews of anti-dumping duties on shrimp and pangasius.
(vasep.com.vn) In the first seven months of 2026, Vietnam’s pangasius exports to the United States reached US$189 million, down 8% year-on-year. In July alone, export value reached US$22 million, down 28%. This trend indicates that U.S. demand for pangasius imports has remained relatively cautious this year, as importers tend to maintain moderate inventory levels and limit stockpiling.
(vasep.com.vn) After three days at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City, the Vietnam International Fisheries Exhibition – VIETFISH 2026 – has successfully concluded, leaving a strong impression in terms of scale, visitor numbers, the quality of business connections, and innovative activities. With more than 14,000 m² of exhibition space, 335 companies, 568 booths, participation from representatives of 17 countries and territories, and nearly 15,000 visitors, VIETFISH 2026 has once again affirmed its role as an important meeting point for Vietnam’s and the global seafood industry.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Held as part of Vietfish 2026 from August 19–21 at SECC in Ho Chi Minh City, a series of five specialized seminars provided the seafood business community with updates on markets, technology, standards, human resources and cooperation opportunities. With the participation of experts, international organizations, government agencies and businesses from Vietnam and abroad, the seminars created an additional platform for professional exchange alongside the exhibition’s product showcases and business networking activities.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On the morning of August 19, 2026, the Vietnam International Seafood Exhibition – VIETFISH 2026 officially opened at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City. With 568 booths representing 335 companies, alongside the presence of senior government officials, local authorities, diplomatic missions and international partners, VIETFISH 2026 kicks off three days of business networking, technology exchange and market engagement under the overarching theme “Innovation and Sustainability.”
The Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) officially announces that the Vietnam International Seafood Exhibition (Vietfish 2026) will take place from August 19–21, 2026, at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), Ho Chi Minh City.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s seafood exports recorded strong growth in the first half of 2026, but the performance was increasingly uneven across products, markets and enterprises. VASEP’s newly released premium report provides the detailed data and analysis needed to understand what lies behind the headline figures and prepare for the more challenging months ahead.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Brazil remains one of the key markets for Vietnamese pangasius in South America. However, exports to the market showed signs of slowing in the first half of 2026, while frozen pangasius fillets continued to account for the overwhelming majority of exports.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Marking 27 years of supporting Vietnam’s seafood industry, the Vietnam International Seafood Exhibition (VIETFISH 2026) will officially return from August 19–21, 2026, at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City, on its largest scale ever. Under the core theme “Innovation – Sustainability,” the event promises to provide a comprehensive picture of the transformation of Vietnam’s seafood industry toward greater value addition and sustainable development.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) With less than three weeks remaining, the Vietnam Fisheries International Exhibition – Vietfish 2026 will officially take place from August 19–21, 2026, at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City. Under the theme "Innovation – Sustainability," Vietfish 2026 will provide a comprehensive networking platform for seafood businesses, buyers, distributors, industry experts, government agencies, and domestic and international visitors.
(vasep.com.vn) As part of the Vietnam Fisheries International Exhibition – Vietfish 2026, the technical seminar “Green and Sustainable Technology Solutions for the Aquaculture and Seafood Processing Value Chain” will take place from 09:30 to 11:45 on August 20, 2026, at Convention Room B, Level 2, SECC, Ho Chi Minh City. The seminar is jointly organized by VASEP, the Department of Fisheries and Fisheries Surveillance, and the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Vietnam, focusing on technological innovation and sustainable transformation across Vietnam’s seafood value chain.
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