Vietnam's pangasius export turnover to markets in December 2023 reached more than 158 million USD, an increase of 5% of proportion over the same period in 2022. This is also the second consecutive month that pangasius export value recorded an increase in 2023.
Regarding export markets, in 2023, China & HK had continued to be the largest import markets for pangasius from Vietnam. In 2023, pangasius exports to China & HK had reached nearly 573 million USD, down 20% compared to the same period in 2022. This market had increased imports of pangasius products since September 2023 and continuously recorded positive growth in the 2 consecutive months. However, in December 2023, pangasius export turnover to China decreased slightly by 2%, causing total exports to China & HK to decrease by 0.4% compared to the same period in 2022. According to China custom statistics, the first 11 months of the year In 2023, China imported about 154 thousand tons of pangasius, down 35% over the same period. Many agents in this country are starting to stockpile and import more pangasius products to meet demand before the 2024 Lunar New Year.
In December 2023, pangasius exports to the US for the first time recorded positive growth of 21% of proportion compared to the same period in 2022, after 11 consecutive months of decline. Export turnover to the US in the last month of 2023 reached nearly 20 million USD, down 15% compared to the previous month and only higher than January, February, and July 2023 - months that recorded a deep decline from 43% - 81%.
In 2023, the CPTPP market had imported nearly 249 million USD of pangasius from Vietnam, down 24% of proportion compared to 2022. CPTPP is also a market that had seen a deep decline in pangasius imports in 2023, but there are signs of growth returned in the last quarter of 2023. In December 2023, the value of pangasius exports to this market reached its highest level since the beginning of the year, a slight increase of 7% over the same period. After 5 years, the CPTPP agreement has opened more opportunities for Vietnamese pangasius to come closer to every meal of consumers in this market block.
In 2023, pangasius exports to four main markets had decreased significantly. Vietnamese seafood exports, including pangasius, had faced many difficulties such as economic recession, consumers limiting spending, large inventories and global inflation. However, with the flexible management of the Government and the efforts of the entire industry, Vietnamese pangasius products continue to conquer markets in 146 countries and territories around the world. In addition to the main product of pangasius fillets, by-products (dried pangasius maw, patties, breaded pangasius...) are popular in the US, China, Malaysia, and Singapore markets.
In 2024, the pangasius industry sets main goals as following: farming area reaches 5,700 hectares, commercial pangasius output reaches about 1.7 million tons, and export turnover is expected to reach 2 billion USD.
To achieve this goal, the entire industry needs to focus more on building strong brands and marketing campaigns to enhance the presence and reputation of Vietnamese pangasius in the international market; Promote pangasius products through international exhibitions and fairs, build a network of domestic and foreign partners and customers.
(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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