Middle East market made up 10.06 percent in Vietnam’s pangasius export value. In the first seven months of 2013, products traded to this destination valued at US$99.117 million, 13 percent fewer than that of 2012. The downtrend was, on the one hand, due to civil war in some countries in the region that made Vietnamese companies hesitant to sell products there in a fear of high risks in payment. Egypt was the second largest consumer of Vietnamese pangasius in the Middle East.
ASEAN consumed US$71.9 million of Vietnamese pangasius products, equal to 7.3 percent in total export revenue in January – July 2013, showing a 12.6 percent growth from the same time of last year. The figure was also much stronger than the level of 4.8 percent year-on-year rise recorded in 2012. Some countries and territories in ASEAN tend to develop projects on pangasius and catfish production, but their fish output and farming areas are still low.
In the U.S., the pangasius fillet market remained stable, though U.S. Department of Commerce announced higher antidumping tax imposed on certain frozen pangasius fillets imported from Vietnam. According to Vietnam Customs, imports from Vietnam had a worth of US$230.3 million between January and July 2013, up 7.5 percent over the corresponding time of last year. The U.S. has passed the EU to become the top pangasius importer of Vietnam.
Price of pangasius in American market has been increasing since April, but still below the price in 2012. Frozen pangasius fillets cost averagely at US$2.91 – 3.1 per kilogram in the first six months of 2013.
The EU ranked the second among key markets for Vietnamese pangasius, accounting for 22.5 percent of total value. Exports to the region have not increased as the result of weak economic recovery in some countries. The fish exports to the market reached US$221.8, downed 12.7 percent from the previous year. The fish saw an average drop of 15 percent in most key single markets like Spain, Germany and the Netherlands.
In January – June 2013, European buyers purchased frozen pangasius fillets at EUR1.75 – 1.87 per kilogram, lower than the level of EUR2.1 – 2.16 per kilogram in January – June 2012. However, since April 2013, the average prices of imported pangasius into Europe increased; the fish also got higher value in several European single markets. This was because European buyers were accelerating imports of pangasius to serve demands in the year’s end holidays.
Between January and July 2013, 20 Vietnamese leading pangasius exporters generated US$600.03 million, representing 61 percent in national fish exports. Vinh Hoan Corporation remained the biggest company with US$97.6 million of revenue. With the zero-percent antidumping tax, An Giang Fisheries Import and Export Joint Stock Company (Agifish) passed Hung Vuong Corporation to be the second exporter with total revenue of US$70.1 million.
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(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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