China – Hong Kong
As of September 2017, Vietnam’s pangasius exports to China - Hong Kong valued at US$288.1 million, up 42.7% year on year. In the period, shipments to this market recorded the continuous growth, which shows the shift of a large number of pangasius exporters to this market.
Exports to the U.S and the EU faced difficulties due to technical barriers, therefore, many pangasius exporting enterprises shifted their shipments to China. In QIII/2017, the average export value to this market stayed relatively stable, ranging from US$34-41 million per month. By the end of 2017, Vietnam’s pangasius exports to China and Hong Kong forecasted to keep the double digit growth compared to 2016.
The U.S – The EU
In the first 9 months of 2017, Vietnam’s pangasius exports to the U.S reached US$258.3 million, down 9.9% over the same period last year. The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has decided to check all shipments of pangasius imported from Vietnam as of 2nd August 2017, and in the preliminary decision of POR13, the US Department of Commerce announced the tariff of US$2.39/kg, which is three times higher than that in the 12th administrative review period. In August and September 2017, Vietnam’s pangasius exports to the U.S decreased by 54.6% and 41.2% over the same period of 2016.
Vietnam’s pangasius shipments to the EU in August and September 2017 continued to decrease by 8.4% and 23.7%, respectively compared to the same period in 2016. The average export value in the 3 months of QIII/2017 ranged from US$15-19.4 million. Currently, Vietnam’s pangasius products had to strongly compete with whitefish products in the EU.
Brazil, Mexico, Colombia and Saudi Arabia
In the period, sales to these 4 markets offset the decline in exports to the U.S and the EU.
Brazil stayed as a big pontential market. Particularly in September 2017, Vietnam’s pangasius exports to Brazil hit US$6.73 million, up 103.3% over the same period last year. The figure in Jan-Sep 2017 totaled US$77.1 million, up 66.7% year on year. Exports to this market witnessed the highest growth rate in the first three quarters of this year.
In addition, Vietnam’s pangasius exports to Mexico, Colombia and Saudi Arabia rose by 22.6%; 1.4% and 4% respectively over the same period in 2016.
In 2017, total pangasius exports of Vietnam expected to increase by about 6% compared to 2016 despite difficulties.
(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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