Pangasius exports in February 2024 to markets witnessed negative growth from 35% to 56%. In February 2024, Vietnam's pangasius export volume decreased because Tet holiday coincided in this month, but the average price still increased due to some concerns about a lack of supply and positive market demand. In February 2024, the export volume of pangasius decreased by 36% over the same period last year, reaching more than 42 thousand tons and down 40% compared to January 2024.
Although export volume decreased, the average export price of pangasius increased by about 4% to 2.13 USD/kg. Pangasius export prices are expected to recover in 2024 thanks to increased demand from the US and EU. From the beginning of 2024, the EU announced a 13.7% tax on all Russian pollock products and third-country products originating from Russia. Since the end of December 2023, the US imposed a ban on importing seafood products processed in third countries but originating from Russia. Other pollock exporters also face new tax rates ranging from 4% to 7% higher than last year.
In February 2024, China and Hong Kong were still the largest consuming markets of Vietnamese pangasius; however, the export volume decreased sharply after reaching about 13 thousand tons in January 2024. The average export price to this market also decreased from November 2023 to February 2024; this price also decreased by 1.5% to 1.94 USD/kg.
In February 2024, the EU imported more than 3,000 tons from Vietnam, while the export price to this market still increased by 8.4% to 2.49 USD/kg.
Also in February 2024, the US increased imports of Vietnamese pangasius, reaching more than 6,000 tons. Pangasius's export price to this market is stable, increasing slightly by 0.8%, or about 2.66 USD/kg.
The ASEAN market also had a positive impact on Vietnam in February, with import volume increasing slightly, reaching nearly 6,000 tons, and the average export price increasing by 6.8% compared to January 2024 at 1.92 USD/kg.
After a strong price increase in January 2024, the Mexican market continued to increase prices in February 2024, with an increase of 7.8% to 2.32 USD/kg. However, in February 2024, this market reduced the volume of pangasius imports from Vietnam to nearly 1,000 tons.
Pangasius export price to the UK was considered stable from the beginning of 2024 at 3.12 USD/kg. However, the volume of Vietnamese pangasius exports to the UK in February 2024 decreased to about 740 tons.
For the Brazilian market, this country reduced imports of Vietnamese pangasius and reached nearly 2,000 tons in February 2024. Pangasius export price to this market simultaneously decreased by 0.7% to 2.67 USD/kg.
In February 2024, the export value of Vietnamese pangasius to markets almost decreased by double digits after increasing sharply in the previous month, mainly due to the Lunar New Year holiday. However, export prices generally still increase or remain stable.
In the first half of March 2024, pangasius export turnover to markets reached 74 million USD, down 18% over the same period. As of March 15, 2024, pangasius exports reached 329 million USD, almost unchanged compare to the same period in 2023.
In January 2025, Vietnam's shrimp exports to the UK reached over 16 million USD, an 8% increase compared to the same period last year. The UK is the sixth-largest individual market for Vietnam’s shrimp imports, accounting for 5.5% of the total shrimp exports to various markets. Shrimp also holds the largest share (70%) in Vietnam’s total seafood exports to the UK.
Nguyễn Đức Bình, vice director of Quảng Ngãi Province's Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, said that 4,259 out of 5,194 fishing boats (82 per cent) had registered for operations at sea.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The first two months of 2025 recorded positive signals in Vietnam's seafood export activities, with total revenue reaching USD 1.423 billion, growing 18.2% compared to the same period in 2024. In February 2025, the export value hit USD 655.197 million, showing an impressive growth of 42.6%.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Kiên Giang Province, home to over 13,000 fishing vessels, is intensifying efforts to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. Faced with challenges from offshore fishing, many vessels have shifted to near-shore fishing using destructive methods, severely damaging marine ecosystems.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vinh Hoan Corporation (HOSE: VHC) continues to solidify its position as the leader in Vietnam's pangasius export industry with impressive business results in 2024 and positive prospects for 2025. Factors supporting growth, such as recovering demand, improved selling prices, and favorable international trade policies, make Vinh Hoan one of the top stocks to watch in investment portfolios for 2025.
Amid global trade uncertainties, Việt Nam is prioritising compliance with international market requirements to maintain and expand its agricultural exports.
On February 26, 2025, VinFast and the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) signed a comprehensive cooperation agreement to strongly promote green transformation goals. The collaboration between the two parties will contribute to the realization of the country’s sustainable development goals and help elevate the Vietnamese brand on the international market.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In 2024, the total brackish water shrimp farming area in Ca Mau reached 278,600 hectares, with a shrimp output of 242,000 tons. This output achieved 99.59% of the set target and marked a 4.57% increase compared to the same period last year. The average shrimp yield attained 869 kilograms per hectare per year, representing a 38 kilograms per hectare per year increase compared to 2023. Shrimp export turnover reached USD 1.12 billion, positioning Ca Mau amongst the nation's leading localities in this sector.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In 2024, Ben Tre province expanded its high-technology application in aquaculture by an additional 523 hectares, surpassing the planned target of 500 hectares and achieving a fulfillment rate of 104.6%. To date, the province has converted 3,633 hectares to high-tech aquaculture out of the 4,000-hectare goal, representing 90.82% progress towards the 2021-2025 phase plan. This sector yields an average productivity of 60-70 tons per hectare, with a total output reaching 221,282 tons. The average profit margin ranges from VND 700 to 800 million per farming season, delivering substantial economic benefits to the local populace.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In 2025 In 2025, Vietnam's brackish water shrimp industry will continue to grow sustainably, enhancing value-added products with strong contributions from local authorities and the business community.
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