(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) The year 2025 marked a pivotal milestone for Vietnam’s seafood industry in its restructuring process toward sustainability, transparency, and higher value creation, amid continued uncertainties in the global economic and trade environment. Prolonged inflation in major economies, the rising trend of trade protectionism, and increasingly stringent requirements related to environmental standards, traceability, and social responsibility have posed significant challenges to seafood production and exports. Nevertheless, overcoming these pressures, Vietnam’s seafood sector has gradually demonstrated its adaptability, maintained growth momentum, and laid an important foundation for the next stage of development.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Amid the increasingly evident impacts of drought and saltwater intrusion, the shrimp-rice production model in Ca Mau province continues to prove itself as a viable direction, contributing to higher farmer incomes, improved soil conditions and the promotion of ecological and sustainable agricultural development.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The management of fishing vessels, monitoring of fishing activities, and handling of violations in the fisheries sector in Lam Dong province have continued to be implemented in a synchronized and stringent manner, contributing to raising awareness of legal compliance among fishermen and aiming to end illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Can Tho’s fishery industry sustained steady growth in 2025 with total aquatic and marine output reaching nearly 783,000 tons, fulfilling 100% of the annual target. Aquaculture, capture fisheries and fishing fleet management were further strengthened, aiming for sustainable development in the coming years.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In 2025, Vietnam’s pangasius export turnover reached nearly USD 2.2 billion, up 8% year-on-year. This result indicates that pangasius exports maintained their growth momentum despite significant volatility in the global market environment. In December 2025, pangasius export value reached USD 200 million, up 10% compared to December 2024. This solid performance in the final month of the year reflects increased import demand for consumption and inventory replenishment in key markets.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In 2025, Vietnam’s tuna exports to Spain experienced significant fluctuations. According to Vietnam Customs, during the first 11 months of 2025, export turnover for the first 11 months of the year edged up by 0.3% year-on-year, reaching nearly $15 million.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son has signed Decision No. 16/QD-TTg, dated January 5, 2026, approving the implementation plan for the Vietnam-Israel Free Trade Agreement (VIFTA). Under the plan, in the coming period, ministries, ministerial-level agencies, government-affiliated entities and People’s Committees of provinces and centrally-run cities must institutionalize and execute tasks focused on the dissemination of information regarding VIFTA and the Israeli market; legislative and institutional development, as well as enhancing competitiveness and human resource growth...
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Beyond achieving double-digit growth, Vietnam’s fish cake and surimi exports are showing a notable year-end "inflection point": the EU his accelerating with nearly twofold growth, China & Hong Kong are rising sharply, while the largest market, South Korea, signaled a slowdown in November. According to Vietnam Customs data, export turnover of fish cake and surimi reached $327 million in the first 11 months of 2025, up 22% year-on-year; November 2025 alone accounted for $35 million, marking a 5% increase. This serves as a critical foundation for exporters to reassess market structures and competitive intensity while finalizing order strategies for 2026.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Ca Mau, widely regarded as the nation’s “shrimp capital”, continued its strong performance in 2025 as shrimp output reached nearly 600,000 tons, maintaining its position as Vietnam’s leading shrimp-producing locality.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On December 29, 2025, at the 2025 Pangasius Industry Review Conference held in Can Tho City, the Vietnam Pangasius Association announced that fingerling prices have surged to record levels due to acute supply shortages.
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