Among seafood products, Vietnam only sent pangasius to this destination. According to Vietnam Customs, shipment to Uzbekistan reached US$668.37 thousand in 2012, up 229 percent from that in 2011.
The country is a potential market for Vietnam pangasius exporter in the coming years when Russia, the biggest pangasius importers in the Former Soviet Union, will considerably reduce purchase due to stricter domestic policies.
Uzbekistan reported a strong and constant economic growth in 2012. In the context of global financial crisis, this country still got 8.2 percent growth in 2012 and 27.5 percent growth in three recent years. Income per capita went up to 17.5 percent.
The State Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan on statistics, said that the country successfully boost food production through diversifying its range of products. Between January and July 2012, food production increased by 8.1 percent against that recorded in 2011. Output of fish and canned meat products was up 1.3 folds thanks to measures to improve product diversification and quality.
During the last years, Uzbekistan imported more fish respect other products and varieties. This occurrence is registered because consumption has been rising, while domestic freshwater farmed fish output stagnated. Annual fish aquaculture fell from 20,000 – 25,000 MT in the 1980 -1991 period to 4,200 MT in the 1995 – 2006 period, and went up to 4,051 – 6,654 MT in 2008 – 2010. In 2010, Uzbekistan totaled 6,654 MT of freshwater fish, decreasing 30 percent from that in 1991.
In contrast, imports of fish into Uzbekistan kept soaring as the result of rising consumption demand. Reffering to International Trade Center (ITC), in 2011, imports of fish (HS03) rose 17.3 percent from 2010. So far, Norway remains the largest supplier of fish-derived products to Uzbekistan. Frozen fish has been mostly imported, showing a steady year-on-year growth because of changes in consumption habits of consumers, stronger demand and economic recovery. Frozen fish fillets ranked second. Demand and per-capita consumption of fish will increase, especially for low value species.
In 2013, Uzbekistan is expected to reach an economic growth of more than 8 percent. It continued strengthening competitiveness, modernisation and diversification in the econimic sector. With preferential import duties and advantages from tariff duty system within the Eastern Europe, Uzbekistan is considered as a gateway of Vietnam pangasius companies to introduce products and expand market shares in the Former Soviet Union, the EU and Central Asia.
(seafoo.vasep.com.vn) Ca Mau Province is stepping up efforts to protect aquatic resources and promote transparent and sustainable fisheries, joining the country’s efforts to have the European Commission (EC) remove its “yellow card” warning for illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam has strengthened its position in China’s massive seafood market, becoming the largest lobster supplier while maintaining a dominant share of the country’s imported pangasius.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietfish 2026 was more than just a larger exhibition space. Through B2B meetings, booth discussions, production-chain visits and post-show feedback, businesses and buyers found something more concrete: suitable suppliers, processing capabilities, technology solutions, new markets and a foundation for building long-term trust and partnerships.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s tilapia exports to the United States declined significantly in the first seven months of 2026. Cumulative export value reached US$18 million, down 42% from the same period in 2025. In July alone, exports amounted to just US$2 million, plunging 70%, indicating a clear slowdown in import demand from the US market.
(vasep.com.vn) At the seminar “Global Seafood Markets and the Future Workforce: Trends, Opportunities and Directions for the Sustainable Development of Vietnam’s Fisheries Sector,” held as part of VIETFISH 2026, Ms. Shirlene Maria Anthonysamy, Fisheries Officer (Markets) and GLOBEFISH Coordinator at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), presented initiatives aimed at promoting youth participation in fisheries and aquaculture.
(vasep.com.vn) In the first seven months of 2026, Vietnam’s pangasius exports to the United States reached US$189 million, down 8% year-on-year. In July alone, export value reached US$22 million, down 28%. This trend indicates that U.S. demand for pangasius imports has remained relatively cautious this year, as importers tend to maintain moderate inventory levels and limit stockpiling.
(vasep.com.vn) After three days at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City, the Vietnam International Fisheries Exhibition – VIETFISH 2026 – has successfully concluded, leaving a strong impression in terms of scale, visitor numbers, the quality of business connections, and innovative activities. With more than 14,000 m² of exhibition space, 335 companies, 568 booths, participation from representatives of 17 countries and territories, and nearly 15,000 visitors, VIETFISH 2026 has once again affirmed its role as an important meeting point for Vietnam’s and the global seafood industry.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Held as part of Vietfish 2026 from August 19–21 at SECC in Ho Chi Minh City, a series of five specialized seminars provided the seafood business community with updates on markets, technology, standards, human resources and cooperation opportunities. With the participation of experts, international organizations, government agencies and businesses from Vietnam and abroad, the seminars created an additional platform for professional exchange alongside the exhibition’s product showcases and business networking activities.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On the morning of August 19, 2026, the Vietnam International Seafood Exhibition – VIETFISH 2026 officially opened at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City. With 568 booths representing 335 companies, alongside the presence of senior government officials, local authorities, diplomatic missions and international partners, VIETFISH 2026 kicks off three days of business networking, technology exchange and market engagement under the overarching theme “Innovation and Sustainability.”
The Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) officially announces that the Vietnam International Seafood Exhibition (Vietfish 2026) will take place from August 19–21, 2026, at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), Ho Chi Minh City.
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