In January 2024, Vietnam's pangasius exports reached 165 million USD, nearly doubling over the same period last year. In particular, the main markets consuming the most pangasius all recorded positive growth, such as the US, China, Hong Kong, EU, CPTPP...
The main pangasius product exported in January 2024 is still frozen fillets, with a value of more than 131 million USD, an increase of 87% over the same period in 2023, accounting for 80% of the proportion.
Regarding the consumption market, in the first month of 2024, China and Hong Kong continue to be the largest import markets for pangasius from Vietnam. Pangasius export turnover to this market in January 2024 reached 52 million USD, an increase of nearly 4 times compared to January 2023 and an increase of 65% compared to January 2022. The value of pangasius exports to China and Hong Kong in the first month of 2024 accounts for 32% of the total pangasius exports to markets. Notably, in the first month of this year, exports of frozen or dried pangasius products (HS code 03) (except fish HS code 0304) to China increased 6.5 times compared to the same period last year. This value is even higher than the export value of frozen pangasius fillets under HS code 0304 (except fish cakes and surimi products), which will be the main product on this market in January 2023.
In January 2024, the US bought 18 million USD of Vietnamese pangasius, an increase of 83% over the same period last year. In the first month of this year, the US increased imports of most Vietnamese pangasius products. Although the export value of processed pangasius products to the US is still modest, the export turnover of this product recorded an increase of 18 times compared to the same period last year to 295 thousand USD. This market consumed more than 17 million USD of frozen pangasius fillets in January 2024, an increase of 81% compared to January 2023.
The EU market bought nearly 13 million USD of pangasius from Vietnam, up 20% over the same period last year. In particular, the Netherlands is still the leading country in Vietnamese pangasius consumption, with nearly 4 million USD, an increase of 16% over the same period. In addition, some markets in the bloc also recorded positive growth in Vietnamese pangasius imports, including Hungary, which increased 4 times, Spain, France, and Slovenia, which increased about 2.5 times...
Pangasius export turnover in the first month of 2024 is considered quite positive after a continuous decline in 2023. The US and China will be markets with prospects of recovery in 2024 due to reduced inventory, and demand will continue to increase. Inflation "cools down," and spending ability in the US is expected to improve compared to before. The pangasius market in China is expected to be more "exciting" thanks to the Chinese government's policies to support the real estate market and stimulate consumption in the first half of 2024.
However, world fluctuations will continue to affect Vietnam's pangasius exports. Typically, tensions in the Red Sea are causing many difficulties in the process of transporting export goods in general and seafood products in particular when shipping costs increase. Rising selling prices for consumers will greatly affect their purchasing decisions.
(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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