The U.K. ranked fifth among European markets for Vietnam pangasius, according to the report of Centre for the Promotion of Imports from developing countries (CBI) under the Netherlands’ Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In 2012, British imports of pangasius were the same as that of 2011. The imported pangasius price in the first half of 2012 was averagely higher than that quoted in the second half of the year. Pangasius had to compete with other whitemeat fishes like Alaska Pollock, haddock and cod in the market.
Through September 2013, cod products took the major part in the segment of imported frozen whitemeat fish fillets, followed by Alaska Pollock, haddock, pangasius and hake. Statistics from International Trade Center (ITC) showed that the U.K imported 65.8 thousand MT of cod, 16 percent up from 56.5 thousand MT in the first nine months of 2012. Imported Alaska pollock was about 22.5 thousand MT, up 25 percent from 18 thousand MT. China was the U.K’s leading supplier of frozen fish fillets (HS code 0304), mostly cod and Alaska pollock.
British consumers ate both white and pink pangasius products, but the white pangasius was much more popular. Generally, pangasius was sold in the U.K market with breaded, thawed, smoked products. The fish was also used in traditional “fish & chips” sales.
The value of pangasius fillets imported into the U.K increased from EUR23 million in 2011 to EUR28 million in 2012, reported CBI. Through February 2013, imports from Vietnam was up 0.3 percent against the same time of 2012. With a reasonable price, pangasius become a more competitive product against other whitemeat fishes in the U.K market, where the supply of salmon downed to low level.
However, the rising cod supply in the coming months may affect the position of pangasius in the market.
In 2012, the U.K purchased 10.4 thousand MT of pangasius fillets from outside, accounting for 6 percent of European total imports of this kind of fish; 87 percent of which was frozen fillets and fresh fillets 13 percent. The frozen items reported monthly volume of over 900 MT in May, October and December. In 2013, U.K imports of pangasius is expected to keep on right track or get slight rise compared to last year. Fresh pangasius fillets were sold at EUR2.66 per kilogram averagely. The price reached the peak of EUR3 per kilogram in March and April, and then fell down in other months of 2012.
The U.K’s price for imported pangasius was higher than those in other European markets; however, the country has had stricter requirements for pangasius products. It bought outside pangasius for domestic consumption and did not re-export much. In 2012, U.K exports of pangasius fillets valued at nearly EUR1 million, especially to Germany, France and Ireland.
Some Vietnamese pangasius companies say that the U.K’s demand for pangasius product will be stable in the coming months of the year. The fish price may increase in early 2014.
(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.
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(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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