Among the key markets, China & Hong Kong continued to lead with export value in September reaching $53 million, accounting for 29% of total September exports, an increase of 11% compared to the same period in 2024. Pangasius export turnover to the US in September 2025 reached $23 million, down 23% year-on-year, but this market still accounted for 13% of total exports in September.
In the EU region, the export value in September reached $14 million, a slight decrease of 1% compared to the same period last year. Developments within the bloc were diversified: while traditional markets like Germany saw a sharp decrease of nearly 23%, Belgium recorded an impressive growth of 67% (compared to September 2024), gradually becoming a bright spot helping to maintain the growth momentum in Europe.
The bloc of markets supported by the CPTPP Agreement recorded an export value in September of $29 million, an increase of 34% compared to the same period last year. Within this market bloc, Japan emerged as a potential market with impressive growth. Total Pangasius exports to the Japanese market in the first 9 months reached $34 million, up 14% year-on-year, thanks to stable demand and preferential tariffs.
Meanwhile, Brazil – the largest market in South America – reached $10 million in September 2025, a decrease of 16% compared to the same period in 2024. Despite the slight decline, Brazil maintained its significant position and still has strong development prospects after Vietnam and Brazil complete the FTA negotiation rounds.
Regarding the product structure, by the end of September, the export value of frozen Pangasius fillet (HS0304 code) continued to dominate at nearly $1.3 billion, equivalent to 98% of total exports, an increase of 11% compared to the same period in 2024. In contrast, total exports of processed Pangasius (HS16 code) in the first 9 months of 2025 reached $39 million, a strong increase of 23% year-on-year, demonstrating the significant potential of the value-added product segment – although this product still currently accounts for a small proportion (2%).
Overall, September 2025 reflects a short-term adjustment phase for the Pangasius industry after a period of stable growth since the beginning of the year. The slight decrease compared to the previous month is a seasonal factor, as businesses still hold inventory and consumer demand is lower.
In the context of volatile international markets, proactively regulating supply, strengthening chain linkages, developing deep-processed products, and diversifying markets will continue to be strategic directions to help the Vietnamese Pangasius industry maintain a stable position, especially as global import demand is expected to recover strongly in Q4 to serve the year-end holiday season.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) After a slowdown in 2025, Vietnam’s tuna exports to Germany showed more positive signs in the first quarter of 2026. However, the recovery remains uncertain as consumer demand in Germany is still cautious, while market competition is increasingly driven by pricing and supply stability.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) After a sharp decline in 2025, Vietnam’s tuna exports to Israel are showing positive signs of recovery in the early months of 2026. According to Vietnam Customs data, export turnover to this market grew steadily month by month in Q1/2026, reaching nearly USD 10 million, up 33% compared to the same period in 2025. However, compared to Q1/2024, this level remains significantly lower, indicating that the recovery is still in its early stage following last year’s strong adjustment.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Entering 2026, the U.S. whitefish market has shown complex developments as global cod supply continues to tighten, while the U.S. trade environment becomes less stable. In this context, the U.S. market has had to become more flexible in sourcing alternative whitefish. However, relying heavily on Alaska pollock is not a long-term solution, as it is a strictly managed fishery with quotas and sustainability regulations, limiting any rapid increase in output to offset cod shortages.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Aquaculture, capture fisheries, and seed production activities in Lam Dong in the early months of 2026 continued to show positive signs, with both output and farming area slightly increasing compared to the same period, contributing to maintaining overall industry stability.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to Vietnam Customs data, tuna exports in the first month of 2026 reached over USD 75 million, up 13% compared to the same period in 2025. Notably, exports increased in most key markets such as Japan, the EU, and Russia, while exports to the United States fell by 6%—a contrasting development amid ongoing adjustments in U.S. import tariff policies and new compliance requirements under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), which took effect at the beginning of the year.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In March 2026, Vietnam’s tilapia exports recorded strong growth, reaching USD 15 million, up 109% compared to the same period in 2025. Cumulatively, in the first three months of 2026, export value reached USD 38 million, an increase of 174% year-on-year. This result highlights the sector’s robust expansion and reflects rapid growth across multiple markets.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In March 2026, Vietnam’s pangasius export value reached USD 182 million, up 1% compared to the same period in 2025. Cumulatively, exports in the first three months of 2026 totaled USD 514 million, an increase of 17% year-on-year, indicating that the growth momentum is being maintained despite signs of slowdown in some markets during March.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) During peak heat periods, farmers raising pangasius, tilapia, and other freshwater fish in Dong Thap are implementing various technical measures to reduce risks and maintain stable production.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Japan continues to be one of Vietnam’s most important and stable shrimp markets. In recent years, shrimp exports to this market have fluctuated in line with Japan’s broader economic and consumption cycles, yet Japan remains a major, high-value destination with stringent standards.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In 2025, Vietnam’s tuna exports to Spain increased by 13% compared to 2024. This growth trend has continued into the first two months of 2026. According to Vietnam Customs statistics, export turnover to this market reached nearly USD 3 million in January–February 2026, up 101% year-on-year and significantly higher than the same period in 2024. This development indicates that Spain is once again becoming a notable destination for Vietnamese tuna amid strong demand for tuna raw materials and products in Europe.
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