Global tilapia market continues to expand
Tilapia is one of the most widely farmed seafood species in the world thanks to its competitive price, high protein content, low fat content, and versatility in processing. According to Zion Market Research, the global tilapia market was valued at approximately US$9.17 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach US$12.65 billion by 2034, with a CAGR of 3.10%. Demand is being driven by growing consumer interest in affordable protein, product diversification, and sustainable aquaculture, particularly in Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
Vietnam gradually upgrades its tilapia industry
Vietnam is gradually developing tilapia into a promising export-oriented seafood sector, with production reaching approximately 420,000 tonnes in 2025. The production chain is becoming increasingly integrated, from seed production and feed to farming and processing. In the first seven months of 2026, Vietnam’s tilapia exports reached US$80 million, up 55% year on year. Brazil and the United States are key markets, while Japan is emerging as an opportunity for value-added products.
Promoting Vietnamese tilapia at Vietfish 2026
As part of Vietfish 2026, VASEP and the VASEP Tilapia Producers and Exporters Club will host a joint exhibition booth dedicated to Vietnam’s tilapia industry, helping showcase the sector’s image, production capacity, and export potential to the international business community and visitors.
At the booth, visitors will have the opportunity to explore joint publications on Vietnamese tilapia, as well as product materials from Vietnamese companies currently exporting tilapia.
The booth will serve not only as a platform for product promotion but also as a networking hub connecting Vietnamese tilapia companies with importers, distributors, international partners, and Vietfish 2026 visitors. Through this initiative, the industry aims to build the image of Vietnamese tilapia as a safe, reliable, high-quality product with strong potential for sustainable growth in international markets.
Vietnamese Tilapia Booth Information
Dates: August 19–21, 2026
Booth: B1209, Hall B1 – SECC, 799 Nguyen Van Linh Street, Tan My Ward, Ho Chi Minh City
Contact: Ms. Phuong Linh
Mobile: 0911 451 966
Email: phuonglinh@vasep.com.vn
VASEP and the VASEP Tilapia Producers and Exporters Club warmly welcome businesses, importers, partners, and visitors to learn more, connect, and discover the potential of Vietnam’s tilapia industry at Vietfish 2026.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the first nine months of 2026, Vietnam’s tilapia exports to the EU reached more than USD 4 million, up 2% year on year. The EU accounted for 4% of total tilapia export value, ranking behind major markets such as Brazil, the United States, Saudi Arabia and the CPTPP bloc.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On October 31, 2026, in Hanoi, Sa Giang Import-Export Corporation, a member of the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), was awarded the Top 30 Outstanding Cultural and Reputable Enterprises of 2026 certificate by the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI). This group represents the most distinguished companies among the 100 enterprises honored at the “Cultural and Reputable Enterprises 2026” announcement ceremony.
(vasep.com.vn) In the first nine months of 2026, Vietnam’s pangasius exports to the EU reached approximately $148 million, up 12% compared to the same period in 2025. In September 2026 alone, export turnover to this market hit $18 million, a 27% year-on-year increase. Despite diverging demand across member states, the EU remains a market with growth potential for Vietnamese pangasius, particularly as supplies of several traditional whitefish species face mounting pressure.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s tuna exports to the US are showing a clear recovery after a difficult start to the year. However, the rebound is taking place against a backdrop of declining US tuna imports and a shifting supply structure, posing new challenges for Vietnamese businesses.
(vasep.com.vn) In the first nine months of 2026, Vietnam’s shrimp exports to Japan reached US$440.9 million, up 6.4% year on year. This result is noteworthy as Japan’s total shrimp imports continued to decline slightly and competition among suppliers intensified. Demand for convenience foods and processed products continues to create opportunities for Vietnamese exporters, but capitalizing on these opportunities requires stronger competitiveness and the ability to meet increasingly specific market requirements.
(vasep.com.vn) After slowing in the first months of the year, Vietnam’s tuna exports have shown a clear improvement since June 2026. However, behind September’s double-digit growth lies a notable reality: export value is recovering, but pressures from markets, trade policies, and competition among suppliers remain.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s pangasius export value reached US$1.7 billion in the first nine months of 2026, up 11% year on year. In September alone, exports totaled US$210 million, an increase of 16%. China, the United States, and Brazil were the three largest markets, accounting for 49% of total export value. While China and Brazil maintained their growth momentum, exports to the US remained below the level recorded in the same period last year.
(vasep.com.vn) On November 11, 2026, in Can Tho, the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) will organize the Vietnam Seafood Summit 2026 (VSS 2026) under the theme “Seafood Market Outlook 2027–2029: Opportunities and Headroom for Double-Digit Export Growth.”
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Business leader Do Ngoc Tai, General Director of Tai Kim Anh Seafood Processing Joint Stock Company, was honored by the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) with the title “Outstanding Vietnamese Entrepreneur – Thanh Giong Cup 2026” at a ceremony celebrating Vietnam Entrepreneurs’ Day (October 13). The event took place on the evening of October 11, 2026, at the National Convention Center in Hanoi.
(vasep.com.vn) The global tilapia market is becoming increasingly segmented, not only among producing countries but also by product type and destination market. Supply is divided into groups with distinct competitive advantages: large volumes of whole fish and frozen fillets from Asia, high-value fresh fillets from Latin America, and substantial domestic consumption in several major producing countries.
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