At the same time, exporting pangasius to China still maintained positive growth rate of 38 - 132% compared to the same period in 2017. Many predictions were made, exporting pangasius to the US may increase at positive double-digit growth compared to the previous year and continue to stand in the position of the second largest export market of Vietnam’s Pangasius export enterprises. However, since the second quarter of 2018, in August 2018, Pangasius exports to the US reached the peak export of the year with the value of nearly 66 million US$, exceeding the exports to China 23.2 million, up 256 % compared to August 2017. In the following months in the fourth quarter, Pangasius exports to the US continued to grow at a high level from 92 to 152% compared to the same period last year.
With a steady increase and bigger growth, up to the end of October 2018, the US market has returned to the No. 1 position of Vietnam Pangasius export. There were three major factors promoting catfish exports to the US market in 2018. First of all, the US Department of Commerce (DOC) issued a preliminary conclusion of the 14th anti-dumping tax review (POR14) for the period from August 1, 2016 to July 31, 2017 for Vietnamese Tra and Basa fish products exported to the US market. These taxes were much lower than the final result of the POR13 review of US$3.87/ kg. Secondly, the fact that FSIS recognized Vietnam's catfish control system equivalently to that same system in the US. Finally, the trade tensions between China and US were also the third opportunity for Vietnamese Pangasius to gain market share from Tilapia into a big importer such as the US.
Currently, Vietnamese pangasius export enterprises continue to wait for the results of the US recognition of the official recognition of Vietnam 's export of Siluriformes fish and fish products into this market.
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Import of US white fish in 2018 (Thousand USD; Source: ITC) |
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|
HS |
Products |
Oct/2018 |
Jan-Oct/2018 |
Jan-Oct/2017 |
↑↓% |
|
030462 |
Frozen fillets of catfish |
60.239 |
440.107 |
333.920 |
31,80 |
|
030471 |
Frozen fillets of cod |
51.580 |
359.465 |
330.864 |
8,64 |
|
030461 |
Frozen fillets of tilapia |
35.252 |
366.685 |
390.635 |
-6,13 |
|
030472 |
Frozen fillets of haddock |
14.946 |
100.574 |
82.759 |
21,53 |
|
030431 |
Fresh or chilled fillets of tilapia |
14.022 |
143.306 |
152.473 |
-6,01 |
|
030475 |
Frozen fillets of Alaska pollack |
8.544 |
39.283 |
41.700 |
-5,80 |
|
030323 |
Frozen tilapia |
4.793 |
47.172 |
43.449 |
8,57 |
|
030432 |
Fresh or chilled fillets of catfish |
129 |
591 |
2.419 |
-75,57 |
|
Total volume of white fish |
195.105 |
1.585.675 |
1.460.364 |
8,58 |
|
(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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