The exposition, one of the largest seafood trade fairs, attracts over 25,600 buyers and suppliers and nearly 1,700 exhibiting companies from 76 countries and territories in the world.
Vietnam Ambassador to Belgium and Luxembourg Pham Sanh Chau ceremoniously opened the Vietnam pavilion at the expo.
Vietnam pavilion with decorative arrangement, covering an area of nearly 260 square meters, attracts a lot of visitors. Three Vietnamese leading pangasius exporters (Vinh Hoan Corp, Hung Vuong Corp and Navico) are introducing a wide range of pangasius products and dishes which are highly appreciated by international visitors.
On the same day, in the framework of the expo, VASEP and D-Fish co-organized a conference titled "Vietnam Pangasius: Toward sustainability".
At present, pangasius farming in Vietnam has been undertaken in strict compliance with international rules on food safety and hygiene and environmental protection.
Pangasius is a main product, accounting for more than 25 percent of the total export turnover of Vietnam's seafood. It is also a native fish species, occupying more than 95 percent of total export value of pangasius in the world, reaching US$1.8 billion.
In the past two years, Vietnam has remained the quality of pangasius by developing sustainably and applying Vietnam Good Agricultural Practice (VietGap) standard in fish aquaculture. Many pangasius farms have received global certifications that meet requirements on food safety and hygiene from the U.S., Europe and Japan. Vietnam pangasius are consumed widely in Europe and one of top ten favorite seafood products in the U.S.
EU is one of the three key importers of Vietnam seafood products, particularly tuna, accounting for a total 20-25 percent of Vietnam exports, Nguyen Huu Dung, VASEP Vice Chairman said. Pangasius is also preferred by European consumers. To add more value for pangasius products exported to EU, Vietnam exporters will keep developing their trademarks and improving product quality.
With the support from EU, Vietnam has built a program to establish a sustainable supply chain of pangasius for 2013-2017, aiming to boost production in a sustainable and environmentally friendly manner, strengthen exports as well as supply safe products to consumers. At the Expo, Vietnam enterprises are carrying out many trade promotion activities to popularize Vietnam's seafood products.
The Seafood Expo Global provides an opportune occasion for producers to introduce their products, seek cooperative opportunities and expand export markets. In addition, it helps seafood exporters and importers meet trade partners, assess market trends and develop new aquatic products.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) After a fairly strong upward trend in 2025, Vietnam’s clam exports entered 2026 with a mixed picture: strong growth at the beginning of the year, followed by a slowdown from March onward. According to Vietnam Customs data, Vietnam’s clam export turnover in the first four months of 2026 reached more than USD 38 million, up 2% compared to the same period in 2025.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s pangasius industry is facing new opportunities to expand its development space as many localities and businesses begin promoting marine farming models aimed at diversifying farming areas and adapting to climate change. However, for pangasius to truly “go offshore” and develop into a large-scale industry segment, significant challenges related to technology, broodstock, and markets still need to be addressed.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s tilapia exports in April 2026 reached USD 11 million, up 92% compared to the same period in 2025. This strong growth indicates that Vietnamese tilapia products are continuing to penetrate and expand rapidly in international markets. Cumulative export turnover in the first four months of 2026 reached USD 49 million, up 151% year-on-year.
(seafood.vasep.com) At VietShrimp Asia 2026, disease management trends in shrimp farming are shifting strongly from treatment-based approaches toward proactive prevention through environmental and pond ecosystem control.
(vasep.com.vn) After a period of strong growth, with export turnover reaching USD 38 million in Q1/2026 — up 174% year-on-year — the sector’s rapid expansion clearly reflects growing market opportunities.
(vasep.com.vn) In the first quarter of 2026, Vietnam’s pangasius exports to the ASEAN bloc reached USD 44 million, up 7% compared to the same period in 2025. After falling to the lowest level of the quarter at USD 9 million in February — reflecting the seasonal slowdown in orders after the festive period — exports recovered strongly to USD 18 million in March, the highest monthly value of the quarter. This development shows that import demand for pangasius in ASEAN remains relatively stable despite short-term fluctuations.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On May 11, 2026, the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced a positive comparability finding for Vietnam’s swimming crab fisheries, along with those of Indonesia and Sri Lanka, under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). With this decision, seafood and seafood products harvested from Vietnam’s swimming crab fisheries will continue to be eligible for import into the US market.
(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.
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