Until the end of September 2019, China - Hong Kong was a key market of many Vietnamese enterprises. This market accounted for an increasingly greater proportion in Vietnamese pangasius export structure. In the first 9 months of 2019, the export value to China - Hong Kong accounted for 30.9% of the total pangasius export value, reaching US$450.7 million, up 19.6% compared to the same period in 2018. With this export value, China - Hong Kong market was twice as large as the 2nd largest Vietnamese pangasius importers - USA in terms of export value. Currently, China is the most diversified importer for many types of pangasius with frozen fillets and processed pangasius products of Vietnam such as frozen fillet pangasius, frozen whole pangasius butterfly, frozen whole pangasius, frozen pangasius stomach, frozen breaded pangasius....
By the end of September 2019, the total export value of pangasius to the US market - the second largest importer reached US$208.3 million, accounting for 14.3% of total pangasius export value, down 43.6% compared to with the same period in 2018. Thus, this was a large and noticeable decline in the US in the past 5 years. It is forecasted that, pangasius exports to the US in the fourth quarter continues to decrease. This year, pangasius exports to the US was not as expected of many enterprises.
Pangasius exports to the EU market in the first 9 months of 2019 increased by 7.3%, compared to the same period in 2018, reaching US$189.3 million. In which 3 largest single importers were Netherlands, the UK and Germany. Exports to Netherlands declined by 1,9%, while exports to the UK and Germany went up by 23.8% and 32.5% respectively.
After half a year of positive growth, pangasius export value growth to ASEAN market has started to slow down. By the end of September 2019, the export value to this market reached US$147.5 million, up 1.4% over the same period in 2018. In particular, the export value to Thailand and Malaysia market still had many positive signs.
Notwithstanding, by the end of September 2019, pangasius export value to 3 potential markets (Mexico, Brazil and Colombia) have been in decline since the beginning of the year. It is forecasted that from now until the end of the year, export value to these markets will still be negative growth compared to the same period in 2018.
(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).
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) China imported nearly $1.4 billion worth of Vietnamese seafood in the first half of the year, a 40% increase compared to the same period last year, surpassing the US to become the largest export market for the industry.
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