China - Hong Kong: In the first 6 months of 2019, pangasius exports to China - Hong Kong market tended to grow much slower than previous years. As of the end of June/2019, the total export value of pangasius to this market reached 254.3 million, up 1.2%, accounting for 26.4% of the total export value of pangasius. This shows that the export trend in the first half of this year, most of Vietnamese pangasius is still exported to China - Hong Kong market after falling exports to the US market.
The EU: The drop in pangasius exports to the US market in early 2019 actually increased the pressure on the main markets. In particular, export enterprises increased export to EU market. In the first half of 2019, the export value of pangasius to EU reached US$138.5 million, up 18% and accounting for 14.4% of total export value of pangasius. In which, export value to 4 single markets: Netherlands, the UK, Germany and Belgium increased by 0.7%, 46%; 51.3% and 35.2% respectively, compared to the same period in 2018. So far, most of enterprises has exported frozen fillet pangasius products to the EU so the average export price was not high. The Netherlands was the only market developed with the most value-added pangasius products in the region. It is forecasted that, in the third quarter of 2019, pangasius exports to EU continues to maintain the same growth rate as the first two quarters of the year.
There is an advantage with Vietnamese pangasius in the EU that after EVFTA comes into effect, pangasius exports will have more opportunities to push into this market. Two main pangasius products (fresh, chilled pangasius - HS 030432) shall be reduced tax rate from 9% to 0% after 3 years; Frozen fillet pangasius (HS 030462) will fall tax from 5.5% to 0% after 3 years of EVFTA's effect. Products of frozen pangasius (HS 030324) will be eliminated tax rate in 3 years from the current level of 8%.
The US: By the end of June 2019, the total export value of pangasius to the US market reached US$ 141.9 million, down 27.9% compared to the same period last year. Particularly in June 2019, the export value of pangasius to this slid sharply by 40.8%. The impact of the dumping tax increase in the 14th administrative review period (POR14) has significantly affected the export of Vietnamese pangasius to this market. In April 2019, the US Department of Commerce (DOC) announced the final results of the 14th administrative review (POR14) for Vietnamese Pangasius shipments imported into the US in the period from August 1, 2016 to July 31, 2017. This final tax rate is much higher than the preliminary result published in September 2018.
ASEAN: In the first 6 months of 2019, the total export value of pangasius to this market reached US$100.8 million, up 7.9% compared to the same period in 2018. In particular, export value to Thailand increased by 9.7%; Philippines fell by 11.8% and Malaysia went up by 33.4% over the same period last year. ASEAN is being evaluated as a market that needs to be paid attention to Vietnamese pangasius enterprises in the coming time. It is expected that, in third quater of 2019, export value of pangasius to this market continues to be positive.
(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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