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.
(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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