According to Ms. To Thi Tuong Lan, Deputy General Secretary of the Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), it is forecasted that the export price of pangasius to all markets will increase, so the export value of pangasius will increase. 20-25% compared to 2021; Pangasius export price is forecasted to increase by about 5%.
In markets like the US, where the price is as high as 3.95 USD/kg, the price in China has also increased. The import market recovered and grew well, in which, mainly in 4 main groups including China with a breakthrough of 31%, the US by 23%, the countries of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) by 13% and the EU recovered 6.6%,...
Sharing the same view that pangasius exports will prosper in 2022, Mr. Tran Van Hung, General Director of Hung Ca Company Limited (Dong Thap province) expressed that there will be many advantages in raw material prices and pangasius export prices, pangasius output will increase sharply from the end of 2022-2023.
The price of raw pangasius in the Mekong Delta increased sharply again
Petrol prices have increased, the world price of marine fish has increased, and sea fishing has also been and will continue to be limited, so Vietnam's freshwater farmed fish (pangasius) will have a better place in the world market. .
From April 2-4, 2022, the price of raw pangasius is about 30,000 VND/kg, the distribution price of frozen pangasius fillets in the US has also increased to 8-8.5 USD/kg but there is no stock, new supply. Very limited frozen fish fillets. Therefore, the price of pangasius will continue to increase.
Since the beginning of 2022, the price of pangasius has increased very high, which is an opportunity for people and businesses to continue to invest and develop production.
In addition to weather and climate, markets and trade barriers are also challenges for the pangasius industry. The new generation of free trade agreements are both a challenge and an opportunity for Vietnamese pangasius products to continue to be exported to the EU and US markets... However, the increasingly strict requirements from the import market require the pangasius industry in our country to make efforts to meet.
In 2021, the farming area of pangasius in the Mekong Delta was 5,856.7 hectares (an increase of more than 10% compared to the same period in 2020). The localities with the most concentrated stocking areas include An Giang, Dong Thap, Long An, and Ben Tre.
Pangasius harvest in 2021 got 1,525 million tons, an increase of 1.63% over the same period in 2020. Notably, pangasius production is concentrated in Dong Thap, An Giang, Can Tho and Ben Tre accounts for 86.4% of the whole Mekong Delta region.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In 2025 In 2025, Vietnam's brackish water shrimp industry will continue to grow sustainably, enhancing value-added products with strong contributions from local authorities and the business community.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In January 2025, the country's total seafood output was estimated at 594,100 tons, a 0.7% increase compared to the same period last year. Specifically, fish production reached 443,400 tons, up 0.7%; shrimp output was 56,300 tons, up 3.1%; and other seafood products totaled 94,400 tons, down 0.9%.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The industrial pangasius production in Vinh Long province in 2024 reached 95,100 tons, a 4% decrease compared to 2023. Despite the decline in production, positive trends in the final months of the year offer hope for improving economic efficiency in the near future. Additionally, the increase in the area for industrial pangasius farming and the maintenance of overall aquaculture area demonstrate the province’s efforts to sustain its production activities.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In January 2025, Vietnam's total seafood export value reached 774.3 million USD, a 3.3% increase compared to the same period in 2024. This is a positive result compared to January 2023, when the Lunar New Year fell at the end of the month, significantly impacting export outcomes.
(seafood.com.vn) In 2024, Vietnam exported shrimp to 107 markets, up from 102 in 2023. The top 5 major markets for Vietnam’s shrimp exports were China & Hong Kong, the U.S., Japan, the EU, and South Korea, accounting for 76% of the total shrimp export value.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In 2024, Vietnam's seafood sector successfully exported to numerous countries, reaching a milestone of USD 10 billion, a 12% increase compared to 2023. 2025 promises to be a prospective year for promoting exports to various markets, including target and potential markets such as the US, China, ASEAN, and the Middle East.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The EU has been one of the largest consumers of Vietnamese pangasius over the past decade. However, data from Vietnam Customs reveals a gradual decline in EU imports of pangasius from Vietnam over the last five years.
The Report on Vietnam Seafood Exports in 2024 by the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) was published amid positive developments in the country's seafood industry, marking a successful year with a total export value of USD 10 billion, a 12% increase compared to 2023. This milestone underscores the sustainable growth and exceptional potential of the seafood sector in contributing to the national economy.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam's tuna sector faced numerous challenges in the latter half of 2024. While the year proved memorable, with export turnover reaching nearly USD 1 billion, maintaining this growth trajectory requires renewed impetus for the tuna industry.
With Tet (Lunar New Year) approaching, fishermen along Vietnam's central coast are capitalizing on favourable weather conditions to intensify their fishing efforts, meeting the burgeoning demand for seafood across the nation.
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