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) On the afternoon of March 19, Vice Chairman of the Ca Mau Provincial People’s Committee, Le Van Su, chaired a meeting to address bottlenecks and propose solutions to expand the super-intensive whiteleg shrimp farming model using low water exchange and high biosecurity standards (RAS-IMTA).
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On March 10, 2026, the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee issued Decision No. 1377/QD-UBND approving the Aquatic Animal Disease Prevention and Control Plan for the 2026–2030 period. The decision takes effect from the date of signing and replaces previous plans for the 2021–2030 period that had been issued prior to the administrative merger in Ba Ria – Vung Tau, Binh Duong, and Ho Chi Minh City.
(vasep.com.vn) In 2025, Chile imported more than USD 156 million worth of tuna, up 8.1% compared to the previous year and the highest level in the past five years. As the supply structure in this market is rapidly shifting, Vietnamese tuna is facing both opportunities to expand market share and increasing competitive pressure from Thailand, Colombia, and China.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vinh Long Province is stepping up efforts to develop brackish water shrimp farming in a sustainable direction, identifying it as a key sector in its agricultural structure. In 2026, the province aims to reach around 71,300 hectares of shrimp farming, with an output of over 314,000 tons.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Ha Tinh Province is strengthening control over shrimp seed quality to minimize risks for the 2026 spring–summer farming season.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In February 2026, Vietnam’s pangasius exports reached USD 119 million, down slightly 5% year-on-year. However, thanks to strong performance in January, cumulative exports in the first two months of the year still reached USD 331 million, up 28% compared to the same period in 2025. Export activity slowed somewhat in February due to seasonal factors, particularly the Lunar New Year holiday, which disrupted production and shipments at many seafood processing enterprises.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Da Nang is accelerating the development of high-tech shrimp farming toward intensive production, disease control, and improved efficiency. Many shrimp farms have invested in automated environmental monitoring systems, continuously tracking indicators such as pH, dissolved oxygen, temperature, and salinity, enabling farmers to promptly adjust pond conditions and reduce disease risks.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The year 2025 is considered a turning point for Vietnam’s shrimp seed industry as the sector faces the need for strong transformation in technology, production management, and gradual self-sufficiency in broodstock supply. These factors are seen as key to improving seed quality and strengthening the competitiveness of the shrimp industry amid increasingly demanding market requirements.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In February 2026, Vietnam’s shrimp exports reached nearly USD 310 million, up 17% year-on-year. Cumulatively for the first two months of the year, shrimp export value totaled USD 690 million, an increase of 20% compared with the same period last year. Compared with the 22% growth recorded in January, the pace of increase in February slowed somewhat, reflecting seasonal factors as the Lunar New Year holiday partially disrupted processing and shipment activities. Nevertheless, the nearly 20% growth in the first two months indicates that shrimp orders from Vietnam are maintaining a more positive trend than in the same period last year.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to the latest statistics for January 2026, Vietnam’s pangasius export value to major market blocs recorded encouraging growth compared with the same period last year, indicating that consumption demand is gradually recovering.
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