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) After a fairly strong upward trend in 2025, Vietnam’s clam exports entered 2026 with a mixed picture: strong growth at the beginning of the year, followed by a slowdown from March onward. According to Vietnam Customs data, Vietnam’s clam export turnover in the first four months of 2026 reached more than USD 38 million, up 2% compared to the same period in 2025.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s pangasius industry is facing new opportunities to expand its development space as many localities and businesses begin promoting marine farming models aimed at diversifying farming areas and adapting to climate change. However, for pangasius to truly “go offshore” and develop into a large-scale industry segment, significant challenges related to technology, broodstock, and markets still need to be addressed.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s tilapia exports in April 2026 reached USD 11 million, up 92% compared to the same period in 2025. This strong growth indicates that Vietnamese tilapia products are continuing to penetrate and expand rapidly in international markets. Cumulative export turnover in the first four months of 2026 reached USD 49 million, up 151% year-on-year.
(seafood.vasep.com) At VietShrimp Asia 2026, disease management trends in shrimp farming are shifting strongly from treatment-based approaches toward proactive prevention through environmental and pond ecosystem control.
(vasep.com.vn) After a period of strong growth, with export turnover reaching USD 38 million in Q1/2026 — up 174% year-on-year — the sector’s rapid expansion clearly reflects growing market opportunities.
(vasep.com.vn) In the first quarter of 2026, Vietnam’s pangasius exports to the ASEAN bloc reached USD 44 million, up 7% compared to the same period in 2025. After falling to the lowest level of the quarter at USD 9 million in February — reflecting the seasonal slowdown in orders after the festive period — exports recovered strongly to USD 18 million in March, the highest monthly value of the quarter. This development shows that import demand for pangasius in ASEAN remains relatively stable despite short-term fluctuations.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On May 11, 2026, the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced a positive comparability finding for Vietnam’s swimming crab fisheries, along with those of Indonesia and Sri Lanka, under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). With this decision, seafood and seafood products harvested from Vietnam’s swimming crab fisheries will continue to be eligible for import into the US market.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) After a slowdown in 2025, Vietnam’s tuna exports to Germany showed more positive signs in the first quarter of 2026. However, the recovery remains uncertain as consumer demand in Germany is still cautious, while market competition is increasingly driven by pricing and supply stability.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) After a sharp decline in 2025, Vietnam’s tuna exports to Israel are showing positive signs of recovery in the early months of 2026. According to Vietnam Customs data, export turnover to this market grew steadily month by month in Q1/2026, reaching nearly USD 10 million, up 33% compared to the same period in 2025. However, compared to Q1/2024, this level remains significantly lower, indicating that the recovery is still in its early stage following last year’s strong adjustment.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Entering 2026, the U.S. whitefish market has shown complex developments as global cod supply continues to tighten, while the U.S. trade environment becomes less stable. In this context, the U.S. market has had to become more flexible in sourcing alternative whitefish. However, relying heavily on Alaska pollock is not a long-term solution, as it is a strictly managed fishery with quotas and sustainability regulations, limiting any rapid increase in output to offset cod shortages.
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