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) Nearly US$1.7 billion is the projected gap in 2029 between the baseline scenario and a scenario in which Vietnam’s seafood exports grow by 10% annually, according to calculations by VASEP to be presented at Vietnam Seafood Summit 2026. This gap raises a key question for the entire industry: Which markets, products and supply chain improvements will generate the additional growth?
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Although Germany’s tuna imports have declined, Vietnam’s tuna exports to the market continue to show positive signs. Notably, export value recovered strongly in Q3/2026, and German import data also show Vietnamese products strengthening their position amid competition among suppliers.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Seafood exports are holding double-digit growth, but the opportunities are not spread evenly across product groups and markets. As businesses draw up their plans for 2027, Vietnam Seafood Summit 2026 (VSS2026) offers a chance to look ahead together: what to sell, where to sell it, and how to prepare for growth in the coming years.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) With less than two weeks to go, the Vietnam Seafood Summit 2026 (VSS 2026) will officially take place in Can Tho. Under the theme “Seafood Market Outlook 2027–2029 – Opportunities and Potential for Double-Digit Export Growth,” the Summit is organized by VASEP at a time when seafood businesses are facing rapid market shifts, changing buyer demand, trade policy changes and growing competitive pressure all at once.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On October 28, 2026, the China Fisheries & Seafood Expo opened in Qingdao, China. The expo takes place over three days from October 28 to 30, 2026. This is a prestigious specialized seafood exhibition organized annually by Sea Fare Exposition Inc.
(vasep.com.vn) In the first nine months of 2026, Vietnam’s tilapia exports to the CPTPP bloc reached $7 million, marking a 51% year-on-year increase. The bloc rstands as the fourth-largest market for Vietnamese tilapia, trailing Brazil, the US, and Saudi Arabia.
(vasep.com.vn) VASEP has officially announced the program for Vietnam Seafood Summit 2026 (VSS 2026), featuring five in-depth sessions covering industry outlooks, trade barriers, buyer demand, the domestic market, and solutions to improve productivity and reduce costs across the seafood value chain.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s shrimp exports reached US$3.7 billion in the first nine months of 2026, up 11% year on year. Although growth has been supported by China and several markets within the CPTPP, momentum is slowing as exports to the United States and the European Union decline. Tariff pressures, international competition, and raw material challenges are creating significant hurdles for exporters in the final months of the year.
(vasep.com.vn) Markets are changing faster, buyer requirements are becoming more demanding, and trade barriers are growing increasingly complex. In this environment, seafood businesses need more than an understanding of current market conditions. They need a longer-term perspective to answer a critical question: Where will growth opportunities come from in 2027–2029, and what should businesses do now to prepare? This is one of the key reasons why VASEP is organizing Vietnam Seafood Summit 2026.
(vasep.com.vn) In the first eight months of 2026, Vietnam’s pangasius exports to the Middle East reached US$113 million, up 7% year on year from the same period in 2025. Growth has become more pronounced in recent months. In August alone, exports to the region totaled US$20 million, an increase of 24%. This indicates that demand for Vietnamese pangasius in the Middle East is gradually recovering after a slowdown in March, although the pace of recovery varies across markets.
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