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.
(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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