From January to February 2018, the value of Pangasius exports to EU decreased by 13.2% and 15.3% compared to the same period in 2017. For the remaining 10 months, Pangasius exports to EU increased. In particular, export value to the four largest export markets (Netherlands, England, Germany and Belgium) were relatively stable.
According to ITC statistics, in the first 11 months of 2018, EU's import value of white fish increased by 8.6%, of which imports from England, France and Portugal increase significantly. The price of importing pangasius to EU market in the first 9 months of 2018 also bounced to more than US$3 /kg. This was the highest price since 2016.
The latest ITC statistics also showed that in the structure of EU white fish imports in the first 10 months of 2018, frozen Cod fillet fish (HS 030471) was still the product with the highest proportion of nearly 26% of total white fish imports followed by frozen Alaska pollack fillet fish (HS 030475); Frozen Cod fish (HS 030363); Frozen Hake fillet fish (HS 030474) ... During this time, imported frozen Hake fish (HS 030366) increased the most at 27.8% compared to the same period in 2017.
Import of frozen Pangasius, basa fillet fish (HS 030462) to the EU in the first 10 months of 2018 also progressed by 6% over the same period in the previous year. Currently, Pangasius products are also competing against tilapia and Alaska pollock in some key markets in Europe. The replacement of Pangasius products in some market segments is taking place across Europe with varying degrees.
In 2018, the value of Pangasius export to the EU market became positive again because the price of domestic pangasius materials increased, causing exports price to increase. Export value to some big markets in this region such as Netherlands increased by 33.4%, England increased by 6%, Germany increased by 10.5%, Belgium increased by 11.8% over the previous year. Particularly in December 2018, exporting Pangasius to 4 markets skyrocketed, export value to the Netherlands increased by 71.3%; England increased by 75.4%; Germany increased by 45.2% and Belgium increased by 144.8%. In the last two quarters, exports Pangasius to Holland, Germany and especially Belgium grew well.
The recovery and growth of Pangasius exports to EU market after many consecutive years of declining export value has generated goodwill for enterprises to export to this market. It is forecasted that in 2019, Pangasius export to EU will continue to increase by 20-35% compared to 2018.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The year 2025 marked a pivotal milestone for Vietnam’s seafood industry in its restructuring process toward sustainability, transparency, and higher value creation, amid continued uncertainties in the global economic and trade environment. Prolonged inflation in major economies, the rising trend of trade protectionism, and increasingly stringent requirements related to environmental standards, traceability, and social responsibility have posed significant challenges to seafood production and exports. Nevertheless, overcoming these pressures, Vietnam’s seafood sector has gradually demonstrated its adaptability, maintained growth momentum, and laid an important foundation for the next stage of development.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Amid the increasingly evident impacts of drought and saltwater intrusion, the shrimp-rice production model in Ca Mau province continues to prove itself as a viable direction, contributing to higher farmer incomes, improved soil conditions and the promotion of ecological and sustainable agricultural development.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The management of fishing vessels, monitoring of fishing activities, and handling of violations in the fisheries sector in Lam Dong province have continued to be implemented in a synchronized and stringent manner, contributing to raising awareness of legal compliance among fishermen and aiming to end illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Can Tho’s fishery industry sustained steady growth in 2025 with total aquatic and marine output reaching nearly 783,000 tons, fulfilling 100% of the annual target. Aquaculture, capture fisheries and fishing fleet management were further strengthened, aiming for sustainable development in the coming years.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In 2025, Vietnam’s pangasius export turnover reached nearly USD 2.2 billion, up 8% year-on-year. This result indicates that pangasius exports maintained their growth momentum despite significant volatility in the global market environment. In December 2025, pangasius export value reached USD 200 million, up 10% compared to December 2024. This solid performance in the final month of the year reflects increased import demand for consumption and inventory replenishment in key markets.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In 2025, Vietnam’s tuna exports to Spain experienced significant fluctuations. According to Vietnam Customs, during the first 11 months of 2025, export turnover for the first 11 months of the year edged up by 0.3% year-on-year, reaching nearly $15 million.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son has signed Decision No. 16/QD-TTg, dated January 5, 2026, approving the implementation plan for the Vietnam-Israel Free Trade Agreement (VIFTA). Under the plan, in the coming period, ministries, ministerial-level agencies, government-affiliated entities and People’s Committees of provinces and centrally-run cities must institutionalize and execute tasks focused on the dissemination of information regarding VIFTA and the Israeli market; legislative and institutional development, as well as enhancing competitiveness and human resource growth...
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Beyond achieving double-digit growth, Vietnam’s fish cake and surimi exports are showing a notable year-end "inflection point": the EU his accelerating with nearly twofold growth, China & Hong Kong are rising sharply, while the largest market, South Korea, signaled a slowdown in November. According to Vietnam Customs data, export turnover of fish cake and surimi reached $327 million in the first 11 months of 2025, up 22% year-on-year; November 2025 alone accounted for $35 million, marking a 5% increase. This serves as a critical foundation for exporters to reassess market structures and competitive intensity while finalizing order strategies for 2026.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Ca Mau, widely regarded as the nation’s “shrimp capital”, continued its strong performance in 2025 as shrimp output reached nearly 600,000 tons, maintaining its position as Vietnam’s leading shrimp-producing locality.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On December 29, 2025, at the 2025 Pangasius Industry Review Conference held in Can Tho City, the Vietnam Pangasius Association announced that fingerling prices have surged to record levels due to acute supply shortages.
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