Cumulative exports of Vietnamese pangasius in the first 10 months of this year reached more than 1.5 billion USD, down 29% compared to the same period in 2022. In October 2023, pangasius exports recorded positive growth to markets such as China & HK, Mexico, Canada, the EU, Germany, etc., in which some South American and Asian markets are considered potential, such as Brazil, China, and Thailand, with double-digit growth rates.
In October 2023, China and Hong Kong continued to be the leading markets for Vietnamese pangasius exports and recorded positive growth with a value equivalent to the previous month, up 15% over the same period last year. In the first 10 months of this year, pangasius exports to this market decreased by 23%, reaching more than 490 million USD.
Pangasius export turnover to the US in October 2023 reached more than 21 million USD, down from nearly 23 million USD the previous month and down 43% over the same period last year. By the end of October 2023, cumulative pangasius exports to this market decreased by more than half compared to the first 10 months of 2022 and only reached 228 million USD. The US market has shown signs of improving consumer demand; the company's product inventory level at distributors and retailers in the US has decreased to an average level; along with that, consumer confidence index usage continues to improve. These factors, along with the year-end holiday season, can stimulate businesses here to increase inventory accumulation, which will be an opportunity for seafood exports in general.
The EU has increased imports of Vietnamese pangasius since September 2023 and maintained a stable increase in October of 10% with a value of nearly 15 million USD. By the end of October 2023, the EU had imported 144 million USD of Vietnamese pangasius, down 17% over the same period last year. In particular, Germany is still the bright spot of this market block, when Vietnamese pangasius exports to here increased by 44% compared to the first 10 months of 2022. In October 2023 alone, the market increased imports of pangasius products by 2.5 times. Demand for Vietnamese pangasius in the EU gradually increased again due to preparations for the year-end festive season. The EU is expected to be a bright spot for exports in the last months of this year when it is considered to have a more stable economy than other key markets.
October 2023 is a peak month for the service industry to prepare for the major holidays of the year, when consumers increase their demand for products, including Vietnamese pangasius. Signs of recovery and slight growth in the first month of the fourth quarter of this year are expected to maintain and increase in the last 2 months of 2023. However, exporters should also seek to exploit other potential markets in South America and Asia, in addition to the US and China, and at the same time promote the export of other products besides frozen fillets to maintain the initiative.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s shrimp industry is entering a period of strong transformation with the emergence of various high-tech farming models, helping improve productivity and competitiveness. Over the past 5–10 years, farming practices have shifted from traditional methods to intensive and super-intensive systems, featuring lined ponds, environmental sensors, automated feeding, and data management.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) With a focus on sustainable development, high-tech application, and climate change adaptation, An Giang Province aims to maintain its brackish water shrimp production in 2026 at a level equivalent to the previous year. Specifically, output is projected to reach over 155,510 tons, serving both domestic consumption and export processing, thereby sustaining the fisheries sector’s key role in the local economic structure.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the Mekong Delta, key pangasius farming provinces such as An Giang, Dong Thap, and Can Tho are accelerating the transition toward a circular economy model, contributing to higher product value and reduced environmental impact. Instead of focusing solely on farming and processing, the pangasius value chain is increasingly utilizing by-products and waste streams to generate added value.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s scallop exports are entering a phase of impressive growth, as the global market undergoes significant restructuring. In 2025, scallop export value reached nearly USD 66 million, up 49% from USD 44 million in 2024. This upward momentum has continued and accelerated into early 2026, with exports totaling USD 18.1 million in the first two months alone—an increase of 166% year-on-year. This represents an exceptionally high growth rate, reflecting the rapid expansion of a relatively new product segment within Vietnam’s mollusk export portfolio.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) – On March 19, at the Government Headquarters, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held a meeting with the European Commission (EC) inspection delegation on combating illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, led by Mr. Fernando Andresen Guimaraes, Head of Unit at the Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (DG MARE).
(vasep.com.vn) Australia is emerging as one of the most stable and promising growth markets for Vietnamese shrimp. Amid global trade disruptions driven by geopolitical tensions—particularly conflicts in the Middle East—strengthening and expanding into stable markets like Australia has become increasingly important for Vietnam’s shrimp industry.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the first two months of 2026, Vietnam’s squid and octopus exports reached over USD 111 million, up 23% compared to the same period in 2025. This result indicates a positive start for the sector, reflecting early signs of demand recovery in multiple markets from the beginning of the year.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the first two months of 2026, Vietnam’s fisheries sector maintained positive growth momentum, with shrimp output exceeding 132 thousand tons. This result contributed to a strong increase in seafood export turnover, despite ongoing volatility in the global economy.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s tilapia exports maintained strong growth momentum in February 2026, with many markets recording sharp increases compared to the same period last year. In February alone, export value reached USD 8.4 million, up 148% year-on-year. Cumulatively, in the first two months of 2026, total tilapia export turnover hit USD 23 million, soaring 242% compared to the same period in 2025.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In global seafood trade, sensory evaluation is increasingly becoming one of the key “technical barriers” in many importing markets-especially the United States. Issues such as filth, and signs of decomposition/spoilage are often detected through sensory evaluation methods and remain common reasons for seafood import alerts, detentions, or shipment rejections.
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