Pangasius producing and exporting sector is now in the list of risky trade sectors, particularly after bad news on some pangasius exporters’ bankruptcy, the banks are increasingly tighten their credit. This caused more difficulties for enterprises to turn over the capital for remaining their production.
They also faced soaring input costs and hiking fees for safety and hygiene tests on exported consignments, complicated and time-consuming administrative procedures. The ebbs and flows of pangasius raw price leading to the fact that many farmers don’t dare to continue restocking.
Some enterprises didn’t operate at their full capacity and some of them must down fish price to release inventory products. In the first 5 months of 2012, pangasius exports were unsmooth but still grew over that of the same period of 2011 with export volume of 69,673 MT (up 22.3 percent) and export value of US$193.5 million (up 18.8 percent). Exports to some traditional markets of local fish exporters continued to grow such as the U.S (up 11.8 percent), Brazil (up five-fold), Colombia (up 124 percent).
However, exports to EU market were gloomy, weak purchasing power, leading to a 19.1 percent reduction in export value over 2011. Over 64.5 percent of fish farming area in Dong Thap province belongs to processors, they have high farming techniques, experiences in managing farming area and can make sure food safety and hygiene standards. Local fish farmers are increasingly paying attention to fish quality, applying international standards in farming such as GAP, GlobalGAP, VietGAP to produce the premium products and raise their competitiveness in international markets.
As of mid-June 2012, fish farming area in the province reached 1,263 hectares, completing 58.04 percent of annual plan and up 14.33 percent from that of the same period of 2011 in which farming area was 764 hectares and harvesting area was 499.5 hectares. Harvested output of fish in locality reached 178,850 MT, up 7.86 percent from that of the same period of 2011.
In the first 3 months of 2012, trading of raw fish in Dong Thap was favourable. Fish farmers earned profit as fish price was fairly high from VND26,500 – 28,500 per kilogram. However, since the late March, the price fluctuated in the range of VND20,500 – 21,000 per kilogram, even fell to under VND20,000 per kilogram.
The fluctuation in raw fish price takes away farmers’ profit. Rocketing interest rate from bank loans and high feed price are also exposing a lot of obstacles to farmers in Dong Thap province as well as Mekong Delta provinces.
Therefore, DARD of Dong Thap recommended MARD in coordination with Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) to petition to the government so that fish processors, exporters and farmers can access to mid-term bank loans with low interest rate to speed up pangasius production and trade as well as submit MARD to consider to put pangasius sector into list of conditioned trade sectors. That means pangasius exporters must have their own processing facilities and fish farming area.
(vasep.com.vn) On November 11, 2026, in Can Tho, the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) will organize the Vietnam Seafood Summit 2026 (VSS 2026) under the theme “Seafood Market Outlook 2027–2029: Opportunities and Headroom for Double-Digit Export Growth.”
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Business leader Do Ngoc Tai, General Director of Tai Kim Anh Seafood Processing Joint Stock Company, was honored by the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) with the title “Outstanding Vietnamese Entrepreneur – Thanh Giong Cup 2026” at a ceremony celebrating Vietnam Entrepreneurs’ Day (October 13). The event took place on the evening of October 11, 2026, at the National Convention Center in Hanoi.
(vasep.com.vn) The global tilapia market is becoming increasingly segmented, not only among producing countries but also by product type and destination market. Supply is divided into groups with distinct competitive advantages: large volumes of whole fish and frozen fillets from Asia, high-value fresh fillets from Latin America, and substantial domestic consumption in several major producing countries.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s tuna exports to the UK grew in the first eight months of 2026, despite signs of slowing import demand in the market. However, sharp fluctuations in orders, competition from major suppliers, and new traceability requirements are creating challenges for Vietnamese exporters.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam is stepping up efforts to combat illegal fishing, protect marine ecosystems, expand digital monitoring, and develop science-based management to ensure the sea can support communities and the economy for generations to come.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The EU remains a critical market for Vietnamese shrimp; however, purchasing demand and import patterns are undergoing notable changes. According to Vietnam Customs data, as of September 15, 2026, Vietnam’s shrimp exports to the EU reached nearly $374 million, down 5% year-over-year and accounting for 10.7% of the country’s total shrimp export value. Meanwhile, the EU’s stotal shrimp imports through July 2026 contracted by 7% in volume, exhibiting divergent trends across Southern Europe, Northwestern Europe and Eastern Europe. These dynamics necessitate that Vietnamese enterprises closely monitor individualized market demand, rather than approaching the EU as a monolithic consumer block.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the first eight months of 2026, Vietnam’s exports of surimi and fish cakes remained relatively stable year-over-year compared to 2025. Following a contraction in the initial months, export performance demonstrated improvement from June onward, peaking in August. However, the recovery has been uneven, characterized by divergent trends across major markets: robust growth was recorded in China, Japan, Malaysia, the United States, and Taiwan, whereas export volumes to South Korea, Indonesia, and select European markets contracted.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Pangasius remains one of Dong Thap’s key aquaculture species, with the province focusing on developing an integrated value chain covering seed production, commercial farming, deep processing and by-product utilization. The province is promoting high-tech, circular pangasius farming models featuring reduced water exchange and enhanced biosecurity, aiming to improve production efficiency and strengthen control over raw material quality.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s seafood exports in September 2026 are estimated at US$1.135 billion, up 11.9% year-on-year, bringing total exports in the first nine months of the year to US$9.103 billion, up 11.4%. Behind this double-digit growth, however, increasingly divergent market trends are emerging: China–Hong Kong and ASEAN posted strong growth, while the U.S., EU and Japan all recorded declines in September.
(vasep.com.vn) In the first eight months of 2026, Brazil became the largest market for Vietnamese tilapia, with export value reaching US$44 million, up 22,142% year-on-year and accounting for 49% of Vietnam’s total tilapia exports. In August alone, exports to Brazil reached US$4 million. However, behind this remarkable growth is a market that is imposing increasingly stringent requirements on imported supplies.
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