In January 2014, the U.K. imported only frozen pangasius fillets from Vietnam, Poland and the Netherlands with total volume of 1,050 MT, up 7 percent from the previous month and higher than 795 MT in the same time of 2013.
In contrast, imports of fresh and chilled pangasius and catfish fillets were on the decrease. In 2013, the U.K. bought 583 MT of fresh/chilled pangasius and catfish fillets from 5 countries, down 57 percent year on year. Products from Vietnam were 392 MT, down 67 percent. Imports of these products into in the first month of 2014 were 35 MT, equal to that of the previous month and down from 185 MT of January 2013.
Currently, cod is the most imported fish in the U.K. with annual volume of 80,000 MT. It is followed by Alaska with 32,000 MT, haddock with 22,000 MT and pangasius with 11,000 MT. Imported hake products were about 2,000 MT per year.
Hake is commonly eaten in Europe, with the Spain annually consuming 6 kilograms (KG) per person. With scientific research showing burgeoning stock levels of hake in U.K. waters, catch quota for the fish has been increased by 49 percent in 2014. However, out of the 12,000 metric tons of hake caught by British fishermen last year, just 1.5 percent was consumed in the U.K.
In the EU, Portugal is the biggest consumer of hake among frozen white meat fish fillets (HS 0304) while consumption of the fish in the U.K. is still at low level. In 2013, the U.K. imported 2,328 MT of frozen hake fillets, up 20.8 percent year on year. In January 2014, purchase of frozen hake fillets into British market was 86 MT, down 70.3 percent compared to the previous month and lower than 138 MT reported a year ago.
The National Federation of Fishermen's Organizations (NFFO), which represents fishermen in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, joined forces with seafood chef, food writer and restaurateur Mitch Tonks to launch a series of free recipe cards encouraging the British public to consider hake in their diet.
The campaign comes after a research revealed that 52 percent of consumers eat fish at least once a week and 19 percent eat it around three times a week — yet the majority of people rarely stray from cod, haddock, pangasius and salmon.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Nearly US$1.7 billion is the projected gap in 2029 between the baseline scenario and a scenario in which Vietnam’s seafood exports grow by 10% annually, according to calculations by VASEP to be presented at Vietnam Seafood Summit 2026. This gap raises a key question for the entire industry: Which markets, products and supply chain improvements will generate the additional growth?
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Although Germany’s tuna imports have declined, Vietnam’s tuna exports to the market continue to show positive signs. Notably, export value recovered strongly in Q3/2026, and German import data also show Vietnamese products strengthening their position amid competition among suppliers.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Seafood exports are holding double-digit growth, but the opportunities are not spread evenly across product groups and markets. As businesses draw up their plans for 2027, Vietnam Seafood Summit 2026 (VSS2026) offers a chance to look ahead together: what to sell, where to sell it, and how to prepare for growth in the coming years.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) With less than two weeks to go, the Vietnam Seafood Summit 2026 (VSS 2026) will officially take place in Can Tho. Under the theme “Seafood Market Outlook 2027–2029 – Opportunities and Potential for Double-Digit Export Growth,” the Summit is organized by VASEP at a time when seafood businesses are facing rapid market shifts, changing buyer demand, trade policy changes and growing competitive pressure all at once.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On October 28, 2026, the China Fisheries & Seafood Expo opened in Qingdao, China. The expo takes place over three days from October 28 to 30, 2026. This is a prestigious specialized seafood exhibition organized annually by Sea Fare Exposition Inc.
(vasep.com.vn) In the first nine months of 2026, Vietnam’s tilapia exports to the CPTPP bloc reached $7 million, marking a 51% year-on-year increase. The bloc rstands as the fourth-largest market for Vietnamese tilapia, trailing Brazil, the US, and Saudi Arabia.
(vasep.com.vn) VASEP has officially announced the program for Vietnam Seafood Summit 2026 (VSS 2026), featuring five in-depth sessions covering industry outlooks, trade barriers, buyer demand, the domestic market, and solutions to improve productivity and reduce costs across the seafood value chain.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s shrimp exports reached US$3.7 billion in the first nine months of 2026, up 11% year on year. Although growth has been supported by China and several markets within the CPTPP, momentum is slowing as exports to the United States and the European Union decline. Tariff pressures, international competition, and raw material challenges are creating significant hurdles for exporters in the final months of the year.
(vasep.com.vn) Markets are changing faster, buyer requirements are becoming more demanding, and trade barriers are growing increasingly complex. In this environment, seafood businesses need more than an understanding of current market conditions. They need a longer-term perspective to answer a critical question: Where will growth opportunities come from in 2027–2029, and what should businesses do now to prepare? This is one of the key reasons why VASEP is organizing Vietnam Seafood Summit 2026.
(vasep.com.vn) In the first eight months of 2026, Vietnam’s pangasius exports to the Middle East reached US$113 million, up 7% year on year from the same period in 2025. Growth has become more pronounced in recent months. In August alone, exports to the region totaled US$20 million, an increase of 24%. This indicates that demand for Vietnamese pangasius in the Middle East is gradually recovering after a slowdown in March, although the pace of recovery varies across markets.
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