China - Hong Kong: In 2021, the total export value of pangasius to this market recorded USD 449.8 million, accounting for 27.8% of total exports, down 12.6% compared to 2020. The first three quarters of 2021 , Pangasius exports to China - Hong Kong encountered many problems and interruptions due to trade barriers that China introduced to reduce imports of frozen food.
However, since September 2021, the pangasius stocks of importers to prepare for the year-end holidays or the summer of 2022 have been exhausted, so they also want the Government to relax inspection measures. goods to increase purchases. Since then, pangasius export value to China has grown again, of which, in December 2021, pangasius export value to China reached 73.2 million USD, up 144.3 % over the same period of previous year.
The US: A favorable year of exporting pangasius and positive growth to the US. In 2021, the total value of pangasius exports to this market brought about 370.6 million USD, double that of 2020. At the end of June 2021, the US Department of Commerce (DOC) announced the final results. The 16th anti-dumping tax administrative review (POR16) for frozen pangasius shipments imported from Vietnam to the US market in the period from August 1, 2018 to July 31, 2019. Accordingly, two Vietnamese pangasius exporters: Vinh Hoan Joint Stock Company (VINH HOAN CORP - Dong Thap) and Nam Viet Joint Stock Company (NAVICO - An Giang) have enjoyed the tax rate of 0%. This positive move has pushed pangasius exports to this market to grow continuously, which is not unexpected. Particularly in December 2021, the export value of pangasius to the US reached 46.6 million USD, up 67% over the same period last year.
CPTPP: In 2021, the total export value of pangasius to this market group has reached 207.8 million USD, up 0.6% compared to 2020. Mexico and Canada are two prominent markets of the CPTPP. Last year, pangasius exports to Mexico had "revived" after many years of decline. Total export value of pangasius to Mexico reached 69.2 million USD, up 37.3%; to Canada reached 32.7 million USD, up 7.5% over the previous year. Since Covid-19 spread from Europe to developing economies in Southeast Asia, pangasius exports to Singapore - a market that was considered remarkable in previous years, suddenly decreased. In 2021, pangasius export value to Singapore reached 26.3 million USD, down 22%.
EU: The total export value of pangasius to this market group reached US$106.2 million, down 17% compared to the same period in 2020. Having decreased continuously in the past 3-4 years, many enterprises have actively changed the markets. Pangasius export value to the 4 largest European markets, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain and Germany, decreased by 20%, respectively; 23.5%; 9.3% and 43.6% compared to last year.
Pangasius export value to "redirected markets" such as Brazil, Colombia, Russia, Egypt is very bright. In which, last year, pangasius export value to Brazil increased by 48.6%; to Colombia increased by 68.5%; to Russia increased by 72.8% and to Egypt by 51.7% over the previous year.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On the afternoon of August 19, 2026, as part of the Vietnam International Seafood Exhibition – Vietfish 2026, the Hosted Buyer Program continued with the seminar “Vietnam Seafood Outlook 2026–2027: A Strategic Sourcing Destination,” followed by 1-to-1 B2B meetings between international buyers and Vietnamese seafood businesses.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Speaking at the Opening Ceremony of VIETFISH 2026 on August 19 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), U.S. Consul General Melissa Brown highlighted the important role of the exhibition in connecting Vietnam’s growing seafood industry with buyers, suppliers, and partners from the United States and around the world.
(vasep.com.vn) Tomorrow, August 19, 2026, the Vietnam International Seafood Exhibition – Vietfish 2026 will officially open at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City. Taking place over three days, from August 19–21, Vietfish 2026 promises to provide a dynamic platform for business networking, trend updates, product experiences and comprehensive cooperation across the domestic and international seafood community.
(vasep.com.vn) The global tilapia market continues to grow, creating significant opportunities for countries with strengths in aquaculture, processing, and exports. Against this backdrop, Vietnam’s tilapia industry is gradually developing toward higher quality, greater product diversification, and broader market reach. At Vietfish 2026, the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), together with the VASEP Tilapia Producers and Exporters Club, will host a joint booth to promote the image and potential of Vietnamese tilapia to domestic and international buyers.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s seafood exports are heading towards $12 billion this year, potentially the highest level on record. Yet one of the country’s export strengths is facing a growing list of challenges.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The first six months of 2026 indicate that Vietnam’s tilapia industry is entering a new phase of development, with strong export growth but also greater demands for production scale, quality and international competitiveness.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietfish 2026, the Vietnam International Seafood Exhibition, will officially take place from 19–21 August 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City. As Vietnam’s largest annual seafood trade event, organized by the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), Vietfish 2026 will once again bring together leading seafood companies, industry experts, and international partners from across the global seafood value chain.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s seafood exports reached USD 1.1 billion in July 2026, up 4.8% compared to the same period in 2025. Cumulative exports in the first seven months of the year totaled nearly USD 6.86 billion, an increase of 11.5% year-on-year. Exceeding the USD 1 billion mark in July further reinforces the prospect that Vietnam’s seafood exports could surpass USD 12 billion in 2026. However, the July figures also send a clear signal that the most favorable growth period may have passed: overall export growth slowed to just 4.8%, pangasius exports fell 6.1%, tuna exports were virtually flat, while exports to the EU, South Korea, and the Middle East all recorded double-digit declines.
(vasep.com.vn) As part of the Vietnam Fisheries International Exhibition (Vietfish 2026), the seminar "Global Seafood Market and the Future Workforce: Trends, Opportunities, and Sustainable Development Pathways for Vietnam's Seafood Industry" will take place from 2:00 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. on August 19, 2026, at Convention Room B, Level 2, SECC, Ho Chi Minh City. This is the first of five specialized seminars at Vietfish 2026, focusing on key issues that are shaping the long-term development of Vietnam's seafood industry.
(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.
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