(pangasius-vietnam.com) In the
Exports to some markets recorded dramatic growth, i.e. the U.S. up 98 percent, Brazil 262.2 percent, the Philippines 104 percent, Thailand 84 percent, Russia 58.2 percent and Mexico 55.9 percent.
The EU: Exports to EU market seemed to slow down with a modest growth of 1.6 percent in value. Some main importers continued to reduce imports of Vietnam pangasius such as Spain (down 20.8 percent), Poland (-8.1 percent) and Germany (-4.3 percent). This drop was due to the competition of local whitefish and other imported fish (cod, tilapia..) and the negative impact of untrue stories about Vietnam pangasius in some EU members.
The U.S.: The market remained the leading position among Vietnam pangasius importers. Exports to the U.S. market rose drastically to over 24,000 MT, valued US$80 million, representing for 15 percent of the total pangasius exports.
Now, Vietnam pangasius exported to the U.S is obstructed by barriers as anti-dumping duty, expanded catfish definition with the aim at putting Vietnam pangasius under USDA jurisdiction. However, Vietnam pangasius products are still comsumed strongly in the U.S. As the result, in Q.I/2011, fish exported to the market showed the growth of 76.6 percent.
Mexico: This was a potential and stable market for Vietnam pangasius with the export volume of 33,400 MT in 2010, worth US$86 million. In the first four months of 2011, Mexico imported over 16,000 MT of pangasius, valued US$39 million, up 40 percent in volume and 55.5 percent in value from the same period last year.
Brazil: In the first four months of 2011, the country recorded the highest growth which helped Brazil go up in the ranking of top importers, from the 12th to the 6th. Brazil imported 7,300 MT of pangasius in the period, worth US$17.5 million, up 218 percent in volume and 262 percent in value. Currently, many Vietnamese fish exporters are interested in this market; however, the 60-days term for receiving export certificate, instead of the 3-days as regulated before, puts them into difficulties.
The top 10 exporters of Vietnam represented about 40 percent of the total export value, in which Vinh Hoan Corp. was the leading enterprise with the export value of US$42 million, accounting for 8.11 percent of the country’s export value. The company is trading its products in 30 markets. The second place belongs to Hung Vuong Corp. which is connected with 39 markets, accounting for 7 percent of the total export.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Currently, Da Nang City has no fishing vessels detained, sanctioned by foreign authorities, or criminally prosecuted for IUU fishing violations. Patrols, monitoring of marine fishing activities, and handling of violations have been prioritized by competent forces, significantly reducing nearshore fishing infringements.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to statistics from Vietnam Customs, Vietnam’s tuna exports to Israel in the first nine months of 2025 reached just over USD 27 million, down as much as 49% compared to the same period in 2024. This is a steep and prolonged decline for many consecutive months, reflecting changes in import demand as well as shifts in the supply structure of this market.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The first 700 tons of Vietnamese tilapia ordered and imported by JBS Group will initially be distributed through supermarket chains, the Horeca network and JBS’s product showrooms in Brazil.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In October 2025, Vietnam’s pangasius exports hit $217 million, representing an 8% increase compared to the same month in 2024. For the first 10 months of the year, total export value has surpassed $1.8 billion, up 9% year-on-year. This growth demonstrates clear positive momentum for the pangasius industry, despite continued declines in certain markets.
In recent days, the Central provinces of Vietnam have been suffering from historic flooding, with prolonged heavy rains, landslides, flash floods, and deep inundation causing extremely serious impacts on tens of thousands of households, as well as many VASEP member exporters located in the region. With the spirit of mutual support and solidarity, and in order to promptly assist residents and member exporters in the affected areas to stabilize their lives and restore production activities, VASEP calls on all seafood exporters, organizations, and individuals to extend supports to the people and member exporters in the flood-hit areas. We urge timely and practical material and spiritual contributions to help member exporters and local communities in the severely affected provinces overcome this difficult period.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the final days of October 2025, Vietnam’s domestic raw shrimp market remained generally stable, though slight adjustments were recorded in several sizes across key farming regions.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s shrimp exports reached USD 498 million in October 2025, up 26% from the same period last year. This is one of the highest monthly revenues since the beginning of the year, reflecting solid demand in major markets and faster shipment schedules by exporters. From January to October, shrimp export value reached USD 3.9 billion, up 22% compared to the same period in 2024.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On October 31, 2025, the US Court of International Trade (CIT) officially issued an order to suspend the case filed by the National Fisheries Institute (NFI), the National Restaurant Association (NRA), and several US seafood companies against the US Government concerning the implementation of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA).
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) An Giang’s fisheries sector has maintained stable growth momentum during the first nine months of 2025, making an important contribution to the province’s socio-economic development. Despite facing numerous challenges, the province is implementing various measures to enhance production efficiency, expand markets, and promote sustainable fisheries development toward deeper integration into the global economy.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s pangasius export value in September 2025 reached USD 181 million, up 5% compared to the same period in 2024. The overall trend for the pangasius industry remains positive, with total exports in the first nine months of 2025 reaching nearly USD 1.6 billion, an increase of 9% year-on-year.
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