(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.
(vasep.com.vn) As part of the Vietnam Fisheries International Exhibition (Vietfish 2026), the seminar "Global Seafood Market and the Future Workforce: Trends, Opportunities, and Sustainable Development Pathways for Vietnam's Seafood Industry" will take place from 2:00 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. on August 19, 2026, at Convention Room B, Level 2, SECC, Ho Chi Minh City. This is the first of five specialized seminars at Vietfish 2026, focusing on key issues that are shaping the long-term development of Vietnam's seafood industry.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnamese seafood exports recorded impressive growth, generating nearly 6 billion USD in revenue during the first six months of the year, up 13% compared with the same period last year.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Fishermen in Ha Tinh are gradually overcoming difficulties to maintain the efficiency of seafood exploitation. In the first six months of 2026, the entire province achieved a production of more than 23,000 tons of seafood, worth more than 1,200 billion VND.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) June 2026 brought encouraging signs for Vietnam's tuna exports, with export value rising 20% year-on-year to nearly USD 72 million. However, this increase has yet to offset the prolonged slowdown seen in key markets such as the European Union (EU), where import demand remains weak. The outlook for the second half of the year is expected to become more challenging as freight rates continue to climb.
(vasep.com.vn) As part of the Vietnam Fisheries International Exhibition (Vietfish 2026), the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), in collaboration with the Agency for Domestic Market Management and Development under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, will organize the Domestic Seafood Supply–Demand Matching Program on the morning of August 20, 2026, at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), Ho Chi Minh City. The program aims to foster direct business connections between Vietnamese seafood producers and processors and domestic distributors, retailers, and foodservice channels.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The Cooking Show will be one of the most engaging experiential highlights of Vietfish 2026. Taking place over three days, from August 19–21, 2026, at Hall B1, SECC, Ho Chi Minh City, the event will offer visitors a vibrant culinary space where Vietnamese seafood is showcased through its flavors, stories, and real-life culinary applications.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam's pangasius exports reached USD 205 million in June 2026, up 5% compared with the same month in 2025. Cumulative export value for the first six months of the year totaled USD 1.1 billion, an increase of 12% year-on-year. Growth was primarily driven by strong demand from China and CPTPP markets, while exports to the United States and Brazil continued to decline.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the first six months of 2026, Ha Tinh province continued to implement comprehensive solutions to combat IUU fishing; strictly manage the fishing fleet, control fishing vessels entering and leaving ports, operate vessel tracking devices, trace the origin of seafood, and severely punish violations.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam's tilapia exports reached USD 7 million in June 2026, down 32% compared with the same month in 2025. Nevertheless, thanks to strong growth in the first five months of the year, cumulative tilapia exports in the first half of 2026 totaled USD 69 million, up 67% year on year.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Sa Giang Import-Export Joint Stock Company, a member of the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), has been honored with the "Famous Brand - Competitive Vietnamese Brand 2026" certification at an award ceremony organized by the Vietnam Intellectual Property Association (VIPA).
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