China - Hong Kong
In January 2021, Vietnam's pangasius exports to the Chinese market were affected due to the regulations on inspection of imported frozen foods to prevent corona infection of some Vietnam - China border gates, causing the export value of pangasius to increase. to this market decreased by 31.3% over the same period last year. However, from the end of February and the beginning of March 2021, the export value of pangasius to this market increased from 16.7 to 28% over the same period last year. Currently, pangasius exports to China - Hong Kong market have grown again. By the end of April 2021, the total value of pangasius exports to this market reached 117.2 million USD, accounting for nearly 24% of Vietnam's total pangasius export value and up 5.4% over the same period in 2020. China - Hong Kong returned to the leading position in the top of the largest pangasius export markets of Vietnamese enterprises.
The US
In April 2021, the export value of pangasius to the US increased sharply by 136% over the same period last year, reaching 30.3 million USD. By the end of April 2021, the total value of pangasius exports to this market reached US$102 million, up 36.7% over the same period last year. The average export price of pangasius to the US market in 2020 was lower than in 2019, but in the first quarter of 2021, the average price of frozen pangasius fillets exported to the US increased to 2.87 USD/kg. Since the end of 2020, the inventory of pangasius in the US has not been much, in addition, the domestic catfish production of this country has also decreased. Therefore, right from the beginning of this year, the US has increased imports of frozen pangasius.
Brazil and Thailand
In April 2021, the export value of pangasius to these two markets skyrocketed. This is beyond the expectations of many market experts in the pangasius industry because in 2020, the value of Vietnamese pangasius exports to Brazil and Thailand will be heavily affected by Covid. In this month, the export value to Brazil increased by 687%, and to Thailand also increased by 47% over the same period last year. By the end of April, the total value of pangasius exports to Brazil reached 22.3 million USD, to Thailand reached 21.2 million USD, up 38.7% and 8.5% respectively over the same period last year. The return of export growth to Thailand - the largest pangasius import market in ASEAN - is also a good signal to increase the value of pangasius exports to this region in the next quarter.
(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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