In the first nine months of 2024, the export value of frozen pangasius fillets to the EU reached over USD 120 million, a 1% decline compared to the same period in 2023, accounting for 94% of total exports. Exports of dried and other frozen products (such as swim bladders, fish steaks, and whole fish) to the EU reached over USD 5 million, a 1% year-on-year increase. Exports of value-added pangasius products totaled USD 2.6 million, a 6% decrease compared to 2023.
The average export price of Vietnamese pangasius to the EU remained below USD 3/kg in the first nine months of this year, showing negative growth in all months compared to 2023. In September 2024, the average export price dropped by 13% year-on-year to USD 2.3/kg. May 2024 recorded the highest price at USD 2.55/kg, a 5% decrease from the same month last year.
Export volumes have shown a declining trend throughout the year. February 2024 recorded the lowest export volume to the EU market, with just over 3,000 tons, a 34% year-on-year decrease. From March 2024 onward, pangasius export volumes to the EU continued to decrease monthly, reaching only about 6,000 tons in September 2024, despite a 3% increase.
The Netherlands remains the largest importer of Vietnamese pangasius in the EU. August 2024 saw the highest monthly export value to the Netherlands in Q3 2024, exceeding USD 4.4 million, a 27% increase year-on-year. In Q3 2024, pangasius exports to the Netherlands totaled nearly USD 13 million, a 20% year-on-year increase. By the end of September 2024, exports to the Netherlands had reached USD 36 million, a 2% increase from the same period in 2023.
Globally, the Netherlands is recognized as one of the top countries for health-conscious consumers. It ranks first worldwide, surpassing France and Switzerland, for producing a diverse, abundant, nutritious, and affordable food supply. Dutch consumers prioritize healthy eating and often choose Vietnamese pangasius as a staple in their daily meals. As one of the largest importers of Vietnamese pangasius and consistently the leading EU consumer of this product, the Netherlands underscores the quality, taste, and nutritional value of Vietnamese pangasius.
Beyond the Netherlands, several EU markets have also recorded positive growth in Vietnamese pangasius imports in the first nine months of 2024. These include Lithuania (up 232%), Ireland (up 227%), Italy (up 163%), Poland (up 138%), Spain (up 133%), Slovenia and Belgium (up 123%), and Hungary (up 116%). However, some countries reported declines, including Finland (down 89%), Latvia (down 66%), Slovakia (down 39%), and Denmark (down 28%).
Pangasius exports to the EU have remained inconsistent month-to-month, with unpredictable fluctuations. However, exports are expected to rise toward the end of the year as demand increases for stockpiling goods in preparation for the festive season. Enterprises should seize this opportunity to boost exports, actively promote their products, and strengthen their presence in the EU market.
On July 22, 2026, the Government issued Decree No. 292/2026/ND-CP detailing certain articles and providing measures for the organization and implementation of the Law on Foreign Trade Management. The Decree takes effect on September 5, 2026, replacing Decree No. 69/2018/ND-CP.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnamese pangasius producer Vinh Hoan has won the top prize at the 2026 Seafood Excellence Asia Awards for its Cured Panga Croquette, highlighting the growing potential of value-added pangasius products in international markets.
(vasep.com.vn) The Global Shrimp Forum (GSF) 2026 is taking place from September 1–3 in Utrecht, the Netherlands, bringing together around 585 delegates from 40 countries, representing approximately 300 companies and organizations across the shrimp supply chain. Representatives from VASEP are attending the event as part of the Vietnamese delegation, strengthening connections with partners across the global shrimp industry.
(vasep.com.vn) At the international B2B seminar (Hosted Buyer Program) held as part of Vietfish 2026, Mr. Nguyen Hoang Pham, Sales Director of Tai Kim Anh Seafood Processing Joint Stock Company, delivered a presentation entitled “Vietnam’s Shrimp Industry: Changing for Sustainability.” From the perspective of a seafood processor, the presentation highlighted that Vietnam’s shrimp industry continues to play a leading role in seafood exports, but is entering a new phase of competition in which change is no longer an option, but a prerequisite for growth.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) VIETFISH 2026 may have concluded after three dynamic days in Ho Chi Minh City, but conversations around the exhibition continue to resonate across international trade media, industry organizations, and the social media channels of participating companies.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s tilapia industry is maintaining strong growth momentum, with significant room for further expansion in the coming years. In 2025, total tilapia production reached approximately 420,000 tonnes, up 33% from 2024 and 2.2 times higher than in 2015. During 2015–2025, production grew at an average annual rate of around 8.4%. As production and exports continue to expand, food safety control is receiving increasing attention to ensure product quality, meet the increasingly stringent requirements of international markets, and provide a foundation for the sustainable development of Vietnam’s tilapia industry.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On the afternoon of August 19, 2026, as part of the Vietnam International Seafood Exhibition – Vietfish 2026, the Hosted Buyer Program continued with the seminar “Vietnam Seafood Outlook 2026–2027: A Strategic Sourcing Destination,” followed by 1-to-1 B2B meetings between international buyers and Vietnamese seafood businesses.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Speaking at the Opening Ceremony of VIETFISH 2026 on August 19 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), U.S. Consul General Melissa Brown highlighted the important role of the exhibition in connecting Vietnam’s growing seafood industry with buyers, suppliers, and partners from the United States and around the world.
(vasep.com.vn) Tomorrow, August 19, 2026, the Vietnam International Seafood Exhibition – Vietfish 2026 will officially open at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City. Taking place over three days, from August 19–21, Vietfish 2026 promises to provide a dynamic platform for business networking, trend updates, product experiences and comprehensive cooperation across the domestic and international seafood community.
(vasep.com.vn) The global tilapia market continues to grow, creating significant opportunities for countries with strengths in aquaculture, processing, and exports. Against this backdrop, Vietnam’s tilapia industry is gradually developing toward higher quality, greater product diversification, and broader market reach. At Vietfish 2026, the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), together with the VASEP Tilapia Producers and Exporters Club, will host a joint booth to promote the image and potential of Vietnamese tilapia to domestic and international buyers.
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