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) In recent years, Ninh Binh Province has intensified the application of science and technology in aquaculture in order to improve productivity, product quality, and economic efficiency.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the first four months of 2026, Vietnam’s tilapia exports reached USD 49 million, up 151% compared to the same period in 2025. This figure reflects an emerging export sector that is taking advantage of market gaps created by global trade disruptions, while larger producers are adjusting their strategies.
On the afternoon of May 28, the People’s Committee of Ho Thi Ky Commune signed a memorandum of understanding with Minh Phu Certified Shrimp Social Co., Ltd. (a member of Minh Phu Seafood Corporation) on cooperation to develop a black tiger shrimp farming area meeting international certification standards during the 2026–2030 period in the commune.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The “Moringa Noodles Salad” product by Sa Giang Import-Export Corporation was honored as one of the “Top 10 Winning Products” at the THAIFEX – Anuga taste Innovation Show 2026, held as part of THAIFEX – Anuga Asia 2026 in Bangkok.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) After a fairly strong upward trend in 2025, Vietnam’s clam exports entered 2026 with a mixed picture: strong growth at the beginning of the year, followed by a slowdown from March onward. According to Vietnam Customs data, Vietnam’s clam export turnover in the first four months of 2026 reached more than USD 38 million, up 2% compared to the same period in 2025.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s pangasius industry is facing new opportunities to expand its development space as many localities and businesses begin promoting marine farming models aimed at diversifying farming areas and adapting to climate change. However, for pangasius to truly “go offshore” and develop into a large-scale industry segment, significant challenges related to technology, broodstock, and markets still need to be addressed.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s tilapia exports in April 2026 reached USD 11 million, up 92% compared to the same period in 2025. This strong growth indicates that Vietnamese tilapia products are continuing to penetrate and expand rapidly in international markets. Cumulative export turnover in the first four months of 2026 reached USD 49 million, up 151% year-on-year.
(seafood.vasep.com) At VietShrimp Asia 2026, disease management trends in shrimp farming are shifting strongly from treatment-based approaches toward proactive prevention through environmental and pond ecosystem control.
(vasep.com.vn) After a period of strong growth, with export turnover reaching USD 38 million in Q1/2026 — up 174% year-on-year — the sector’s rapid expansion clearly reflects growing market opportunities.
(vasep.com.vn) In the first quarter of 2026, Vietnam’s pangasius exports to the ASEAN bloc reached USD 44 million, up 7% compared to the same period in 2025. After falling to the lowest level of the quarter at USD 9 million in February — reflecting the seasonal slowdown in orders after the festive period — exports recovered strongly to USD 18 million in March, the highest monthly value of the quarter. This development shows that import demand for pangasius in ASEAN remains relatively stable despite short-term fluctuations.
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