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) Vietnamese seafood exports recorded impressive growth, generating nearly 6 billion USD in revenue during the first six months of the year, up 13% compared with the same period last year.
(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.
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