Exported value-added pangasius to the US keeps rising. In July 2024, the export value of this product reached US$1.3 million, an increase of 42 thousand times compared to the same period in 2023, accounting for 33% of the total value-added pangasius exported by Vietnam to markets in July 2024.In June, the export was more than US$800 thousand, an increase of 7 times compared to the same period.
By the end of July 2024, the export of value-added pangasius to the US reached about US$3 million, an increase of 14 times compared to the same period last year. This figure accounts for 14% of the total value of value-added pangasius exported by Vietnam to markets in the first 7 months of 2024. Exports of dried pangasius and other frozen products (whole round, steak, bladder, etc.) to the US in the first 7 months of this year were unstable when the previous month, the value recorded growth, but decreased immediately in the following month. However, in July 2024, exports of dried pangasius and other frozen products to the US doubled, reaching US$490 thousand. In February, April, and June 2024, the export value of this product all decreased by double digits.
Frozen pangasius fillets are still the main product exported to the US, reaching US$29 million, an increase of 61% over the same period in 2023. By the end of July 2024, the export value of frozen pangasius fillets to the US was US$185 million, an increase of 19%. According to ITC, in the first half of this year, Vietnam is still the second largest supplier of whitefish (mainly pangasius) to the US with US$184 million, an increase of 472%, accounting for 21% of the total value of whitefish imported from the world. May 2024 had the highest import of whitefish from Vietnam to the US since the beginning of this year, with US$43 million, an increase of 22% over May 2023; In June 2024, the US bought nearly US$42 million, an increase of 22% over the same period in 2023. China is still the largest supplier of whitefish to the US, accounting for 41% of the total whitefish imported by the US, with a value of US$357 million. Pangasius exports to the US have shown a recovery trend, as inventories of this market in 2023 have decreased significantly. Festivals and year-end holidays have also raised consumer demand. In December, pangasius exports to the US are expected to grow. However, exporters still have to face the impacts of the Russia-Ukraine war, or increasingly tense conflicts that have not yet ended in the Red Sea.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Recently, in Long Xuyen City, An Giang Province, the Institute of Policy and Strategy for Agriculture and Rural Development (IPSARD) and the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) organized a workshop to announce the results of the project “Food Loss Assessment in the Pangasius Value Chain in the Mekong River Region.” The project aims to provide scientific evidence to support the sustainable development of Vietnam’s pangasius industry.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Shrimp prices in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta have recovered since early May, helping to improve farmers’ confidence and accelerate stocking activities for the 2026 farming season. However, farmers remain cautious due to rising input costs, unfavorable weather conditions, and disease risks.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On May 27, the Vietnam Trade Office in India, in collaboration with trade promotion agencies, industry associations, and businesses from both countries, organized the online seminar “Vietnam–India Seafood Trade Forum and Supply-Demand Connectivity 2026.” The event aimed to promote trade cooperation, investment, and seafood supply chain connectivity between Vietnam and India amid the ongoing restructuring of global markets.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In recent years, Ninh Binh Province has intensified the application of science and technology in aquaculture in order to improve productivity, product quality, and economic efficiency.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the first four months of 2026, Vietnam’s tilapia exports reached USD 49 million, up 151% compared to the same period in 2025. This figure reflects an emerging export sector that is taking advantage of market gaps created by global trade disruptions, while larger producers are adjusting their strategies.
On the afternoon of May 28, the People’s Committee of Ho Thi Ky Commune signed a memorandum of understanding with Minh Phu Certified Shrimp Social Co., Ltd. (a member of Minh Phu Seafood Corporation) on cooperation to develop a black tiger shrimp farming area meeting international certification standards during the 2026–2030 period in the commune.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The “Moringa Noodles Salad” product by Sa Giang Import-Export Corporation was honored as one of the “Top 10 Winning Products” at the THAIFEX – Anuga taste Innovation Show 2026, held as part of THAIFEX – Anuga Asia 2026 in Bangkok.
(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.
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