(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) On July 9, 2026, the Embassy of Vietnam in Brazil organized the seminar titled “Sharing Information on Vietnam-Brazil Economic, Trade and Investment Relations in the First Half of 2026” to provide updates on bilateral cooperation and strengthen connections among government agencies, industry associations, and business communities of the two countries.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Seafood exports in the first 6 months of the year continued to be a bright spot with a total turnover of 5.7 billion USD, an increase of 11.4% compared to the same period last year. By commodity group, seafood is one of the three groups with a trade balance in the first 6 months of 2026 in a surplus state with 4.13 billion USD, an increase of 17%.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) For many years, Vietnam’s seafood industry has been recognized as one of the country’s key export pillars. Products such as shrimp, pangasius, tuna, squid, octopus, and a wide range of other seafood have reached hundreds of markets worldwide. Yet behind these impressive export figures lies a significant challenge: a substantial share of Vietnam’s seafood export value still comes from minimally processed products, contract manufacturing, and raw material exports—segments characterized by low profit margins and high vulnerability to fluctuations in global prices.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the context of a global economy shifting powerfully toward green and sustainable values, Vietfish 2026 is far more than just a commercial trade fair. It has become a strategic rendezvous and a "comprehensive ecosystem"—a convergence of value, knowledge, and sustainable growth opportunities for the entire industry chain.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s pangasius exports to Colombia continued their strong upward momentum in May 2026. Export value to the market reached USD 4 million, up 24% compared to the same month in 2025. Cumulative exports in the first five months of 2026 totaled USD 24 million, an impressive 48% increase year-on-year.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Hai Phong's aquaculture sector is accelerating the adoption of high technologies in aquaculture to adapt to climate change, with red tilapia and tilapia identified as the key cultured species for priority development.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s seafood exports reached nearly US$1.1 billion in June 2026, up 21.0% year-on-year. Cumulative exports in the first half of 2026 totaled nearly US$5.8 billion, representing a 12.8% increase compared with the same period last year. Exports to China and Hong Kong continued to accelerate, while shipments to the United States rebounded strongly in June. In contrast, exports to the EU, Japan, and the Middle East remained sluggish or recorded slight declines.
(vasep.com.vn) Tilapia is playing an increasingly important role in Vietnam’s aquaculture sector, driven not only by growing market opportunities but also by its ability to meet increasingly stringent requirements on quality, food safety, and traceability. In practice, tilapia farming in Vietnam is not a spontaneous or loosely regulated activity; rather, it operates under a comprehensive legal and technical framework covering the entire value chain—from hatcheries and farming to processing and exports.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s shrimp exports reached USD 1.9 billion in the first five months of 2026, up 12% compared with the same period last year. Amid continued volatility in the global seafood market, this result demonstrates that the shrimp sector has maintained positive growth momentum, supported by improving demand in several Asian markets, particularly China.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On June 16, the Department of Agriculture and Environment of Ca Mau Province announced that the locality has established a farming area code for nearly 30,400 hectares of mud crab aquaculture and granted export facility codes to five enterprises eligible to export mud crab officially to markets such as China, Cambodia, Singapore, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
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