In Q1/2025, frozen pangasius fillets under HS code 0304 remained Vietnam’s primary export product to the U.S. This segment generated USD 63 million in revenue, a slight decline of 1% from the same period in 2024, and accounted for 91% of the total pangasius export value to the U.S. Other Vietnamese pangasius products favored by American consumers include frozen fillets, frozen steak or chunk cuts, breaded frozen pangasius, puffed dried pangasius, and fried pangasius skin.
In the first three months of 2025, exports of dried pangasius and other frozen pangasius products (whole fish, chunk cuts, swim bladders, etc.) to the U.S. saw impressive growth of 75%, reaching over USD 1.4 million and accounting for 2% of the total export value.
Most notably, value-added (VA) pangasius exports from Vietnam to the U.S. recorded a dramatic surge in Q1/2025 — an eightfold increase (up 725%) over Q1/2024, reaching USD 5 million and making up 7% of total pangasius exports. American consumers are showing growing interest in value-added pangasius products from Vietnam, beyond the traditional frozen fillets. These compelling figures are providing strong momentum for Vietnamese exporters.
Vietnam’s value-added pangasius continues to gain ground in the U.S.
The average export price of pangasius to the U.S. in the first three months of 2025 consistently rose compared to the same period last year. January recorded the highest price, at USD 3.87/kg — up 47% from January 2024 — and also the highest price to the U.S. since early 2023.
According to the latest data from the International Trade Centre (ITC), in the first two months of 2025, the U.S. imported over USD 386 million worth of whitefish from global markets, up 18% year-on-year. Most of these imports were frozen fillet products under HS code 0304. The top item was frozen tilapia fillets (HS 030461), with import value reaching USD 103 million, up 49% and accounting for 27% of total whitefish imports. This was followed by frozen cod fillets (HS 030471) at USD 96 million (down 5%), representing 25%, and frozen catfish fillets (HS 030462) at USD 56 million, up 16% and accounting for 14%.
Vietnamese pangasius is also facing increasing pressure from new tariff policies imposed by President Trump. For Vietnam — a highly open economy that remains heavily dependent on international trade — any U.S. tariff shifts may trigger a domino effect, negatively impacting exports, including those of seafood and pangasius. It is hoped that pangasius export results in April 2025 will remain stable amid ongoing global economic volatility.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Fishermen in Ha Tinh are gradually overcoming difficulties to maintain the efficiency of seafood exploitation. In the first six months of 2026, the entire province achieved a production of more than 23,000 tons of seafood, worth more than 1,200 billion VND.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) June 2026 brought encouraging signs for Vietnam's tuna exports, with export value rising 20% year-on-year to nearly USD 72 million. However, this increase has yet to offset the prolonged slowdown seen in key markets such as the European Union (EU), where import demand remains weak. The outlook for the second half of the year is expected to become more challenging as freight rates continue to climb.
(vasep.com.vn) As part of the Vietnam Fisheries International Exhibition (Vietfish 2026), the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), in collaboration with the Agency for Domestic Market Management and Development under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, will organize the Domestic Seafood Supply–Demand Matching Program on the morning of August 20, 2026, at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), Ho Chi Minh City. The program aims to foster direct business connections between Vietnamese seafood producers and processors and domestic distributors, retailers, and foodservice channels.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The Cooking Show will be one of the most engaging experiential highlights of Vietfish 2026. Taking place over three days, from August 19–21, 2026, at Hall B1, SECC, Ho Chi Minh City, the event will offer visitors a vibrant culinary space where Vietnamese seafood is showcased through its flavors, stories, and real-life culinary applications.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam's pangasius exports reached USD 205 million in June 2026, up 5% compared with the same month in 2025. Cumulative export value for the first six months of the year totaled USD 1.1 billion, an increase of 12% year-on-year. Growth was primarily driven by strong demand from China and CPTPP markets, while exports to the United States and Brazil continued to decline.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the first six months of 2026, Ha Tinh province continued to implement comprehensive solutions to combat IUU fishing; strictly manage the fishing fleet, control fishing vessels entering and leaving ports, operate vessel tracking devices, trace the origin of seafood, and severely punish violations.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam's tilapia exports reached USD 7 million in June 2026, down 32% compared with the same month in 2025. Nevertheless, thanks to strong growth in the first five months of the year, cumulative tilapia exports in the first half of 2026 totaled USD 69 million, up 67% year on year.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Sa Giang Import-Export Joint Stock Company, a member of the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), has been honored with the "Famous Brand - Competitive Vietnamese Brand 2026" certification at an award ceremony organized by the Vietnam Intellectual Property Association (VIPA).
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) China imported nearly $1.4 billion worth of Vietnamese seafood in the first half of the year, a 40% increase compared to the same period last year, surpassing the US to become the largest export market for the industry.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) As part of Vietfish 2026, the International Seafood Hosted Buyer Program has been designed as a dedicated B2B matchmaking initiative for selected international buyers. The program provides opportunities to meet directly with Vietnamese seafood companies, gain market insights, and experience Vietnam's seafood supply chain firsthand.
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