There was a 6% decline in Vietnam's pangasius exports to Brazil in February 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, with the total value reaching 6 million USD.
Vietnam's pangasius exports to Brazil saw a significant increase of 42% in the first two months of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, reaching a total value of 20 million USD. The strong growth in January 2024 was the main driver behind this positive performance. However, there was a slight decrease in pangasius exports to Brazil in February 2024 due to the Lunar New Year holidays in both countries.
In February 2024, Brazil ranked fifth in the list of Vietnam's largest pangasius export markets, behind China & Hong Kong, the US, CPTPP, and the EU. Brazil is a major importer of frozen pangasius fillets from Vietnam. The growing middle class in Brazil presents a significant opportunity for Vietnamese businesses to export value-added pangasius products. The upcoming 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Brazil is expected to further boost cooperation in agricultural trade, including pangasius exports.
Hung Ca 2 Development Company continues to be the leading exporter of pangasius from Vietnam to Brazil in February 2024, accounting for 34% of the total export value to this market. Following Hung Ca 2, the top 5 exporters of pangasius to Brazil are GODACO_SEAFOOD with 9%, Fresh and Frozen Food Vietnam with 12%, HOANG LONG SEAFOOD with 14%, and NAVICO with 11%.
The International Trade Centre (ITC) reports that in 2023, export volume increased, indicating that the demand for pangasius consumption in Brazil is still high, even though the price of Vietnamese white meat fish exports —mostly pangasius— to this nation decreased. Over 41 million USD worth of white meat fish were imported by Brazil in January 2024 from around the globe, with 17 million USD coming from Vietnam (mostly tra fish). Brazil's main source of white fish imports is still Vietnam.
In February 2024, the FOB price of pangasius exports to Brazil was 2.67 USD/kg, which was 12% less than in the same month the previous year. Since 2022, this price level has been the lowest in the previous three years. On the other hand, a 23% increase in pangasius exports to this market has demonstrated the opposite trend.
Brazil is presently enforcing rules for contaminants and additives, as well as testing additive criteria for Vietnamese pangasius that are inconsistent with market expectations and international standards.
Recently, officials from Brazil's Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply (MAPA) and Vietnam's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development( MARD) convened for a working session. Along with changes to administrative procedures related to product labeling registration and faster recognition and processing of Vietnam's agricultural export enterprises list to Brazil, (MARD) proposed that Brazil review these regulations.
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.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Shrimp exports in 2024 reached nearly USD 4 billion, a 14% increase compared to 2023. Reflecting on 2024, the shrimp industry demonstrated resilience and persistent effort in overcoming challenges, solidifying its strong position in exports.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Sao Ta Foods Joint Stock Company (ticker symbol FMC - HoSE), one of Vietnam's largest shrimp exporters, recently announced its 2024 business results.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The United States remains one of the largest importers and consumers of Vietnamese pangasius, primarily in the form of frozen fillets. However, in recent years, the country has significantly increased its imports of value-added pangasius products.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) After reaching a peak of nearly USD 6 million in June 2024, the export value of Vietnamese tuna to Italy has stagnated and continuously declined in the last five months of the year. Cumulatively, by December 15, 2024, export turnover to this market decreased by 18% compared to the same period in 2023, reaching over USD 30 million. With this decline, Italy is no longer Vietnam's largest tuna import market within the EU bloc.
The Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang, with its 32-km coastline, is well-positioned to develop a thriving seafood industry. Recognising the importance of sustainable offshore fishing, local authorities have implemented policies to modernise the fishing fleet and support operations in offshore waters.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On the evening of December 23, 2024, in Ho Chi Minh City, the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) held a ceremony to celebrate the seafood export milestone of 10 billion USD, with hopes for continued growth in 2025. The event was attended by Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Phung Duc Tien, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Hang, and representatives from various ministries, as well as domestic and international partners.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) With a market share exceeding 10% in Vietnam's aquafeed sector, Sao Mai Super Feed has affirmed its position as one of the leading brands, making a significant contribution to the development of the pangasius industry and elevating Vietnamese pangasius products on the international stage.
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