Regarding the consumer market, in March 2024, China and Hong Kong bought more than 36 million USD from Vietnam, down 44% compared to March 2023 and up 56% compared to the previous month. In the first quarter of 2024, Vietnam exported nearly 112 million USD of pangasius to this market, down 22% compared to the same period last year. This decrease was mainly because, in February 2024, both Vietnam and China had the Lunar New Year holiday. China and Hong Kong continue to be the largest import markets for Vietnamese pangasius, accounting for 27% of the total value of Vietnam's exports to markets.
Behind China and Hong Kong, the US imported nearly 31 million USD of pangasius in March 2024, a slight increase of 0.03% compared to March 2023 and nearly double compared to February 2024. This was also the month that recorded the highest pangasius export value to the US since June 2023. Cumulative exports of Vietnamese pangasius to the US in the first 3 months of this year reached nearly 65 million USD, up 12% over the same period last year. The average price of pangasius exports to the US in the first months of this year has increased compared to the fourth quarter of 2023 but is still lower than the same period last year.
Pangasius export turnover to the US in the first quarter of this year was one of the positive signs for 2024 with new orders when inventory in this country is decreasing.
In March 2024, Vietnam exported nearly 22 million USD of pangasius to the CPTPP market, down 8% compared to March 2023. In the last month of QI/2024, some markets recorded positive growth in pangasius imports, including Brunei, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Chile,... Notably, Mexico was the country that consumed the most pangasius in March 2024 in the bloc, with an import value from Vietnam of nearly 5 million USD, down 21% over the same period last year. Followed by Japan with more than 4 million USD, up 26% over the same period last year and up 129% over the previous month. In QI/2024, CPTPP consumed more than 59 million USD of pangasius, an increase of 8% over the same period.
In the context of inflation and war with a series of supply security risks, countries tend to look for products with stable supply and reasonable prices, such as Vietnamese pangasius.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) After reaching a peak of nearly USD 6 million in June 2024, the export value of Vietnamese tuna to Italy has stagnated and continuously declined in the last five months of the year. Cumulatively, by December 15, 2024, export turnover to this market decreased by 18% compared to the same period in 2023, reaching over USD 30 million. With this decline, Italy is no longer Vietnam's largest tuna import market within the EU bloc.
The Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang, with its 32-km coastline, is well-positioned to develop a thriving seafood industry. Recognising the importance of sustainable offshore fishing, local authorities have implemented policies to modernise the fishing fleet and support operations in offshore waters.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On the evening of December 23, 2024, in Ho Chi Minh City, the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) held a ceremony to celebrate the seafood export milestone of 10 billion USD, with hopes for continued growth in 2025. The event was attended by Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Phung Duc Tien, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Hang, and representatives from various ministries, as well as domestic and international partners.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) With a market share exceeding 10% in Vietnam's aquafeed sector, Sao Mai Super Feed has affirmed its position as one of the leading brands, making a significant contribution to the development of the pangasius industry and elevating Vietnamese pangasius products on the international stage.
Secretary General of the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) Nguyen Hoai Nam said that in the past 5-6 years, Vietnam's seafood export value has only hovered around 8-10 billion USD/year. To reach the value of 16 billion USD by 2030, Mr. Nam proposed establishing corporations/enterprises to exploit the sea.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vinh Hoan Seafood (stock code VHC) announced that its export turnover to three key markets— the U.S., EU, and China—grew between 32% and 40% in November 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Shrimp exports for the first 11 months of 2024 brought in nearly 3.6 billion USD, up 22% compared to the same period last year. Exports to major consumption markets all recorded double-digit growth.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In 2023, total pangasius imports into the European Union saw a significant decline compared to the previous year. Approximately 70,000 tons were imported, 3,000 tons less than in 2022, according to a report from FAO-Globefish.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On December 11, Vinh Hoan Joint Stock Company (Vinh Hoan Corp) was once again honored in the "Top 50 Most Effective Businesses in Vietnam" ranking, compiled annually by the Investment Bridge Magazine. This marks the 11th consecutive year Vinh Hoan has been recognized in this prestigious list.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The purchase price of raw pangasius in the first 11 months of 2024 remained at 26,000-27,000 VND/kg. However, farmers faced challenges in earning profits due to rising costs of fish feed, fuel, and labor during the year.
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