Among key markets, China and Hong Kong continued to take the lead, with USD 53 million in exports in September, accounting for 29% of the total and up 11% year-on-year. Meanwhile, exports to the U.S. reached USD 23 million, down 23%, though this market still made up 13% of total pangasius exports in September.
In the EU, pangasius export value in September was USD 14 million, a slight decline of 1% from the same month last year. Within the bloc, trends were mixed: Germany recorded a sharp 23% decrease, while Belgium posted an impressive 67% growth compared to September 2024, emerging as a bright spot that helped maintain overall growth in Europe.
Exports to CPTPP member markets reached USD 29 million in September, up 34% year-on-year. Within this bloc, Japan has become a promising destination, with exports totaling USD 34 million in the first nine months of 2025, up 14% thanks to stable demand and preferential tariffs under the CPTPP agreement.
In South America, Brazil remained the largest importer, with USD 10 million in September, down 16% from the same period last year. Despite the decline, Brazil continues to hold a strong position and is expected to post solid growth once Vietnam and Brazil conclude their ongoing FTA negotiations.
As of the end of September, exports of frozen pangasius fillets (HS code 0304) continued to dominate, reaching nearly USD 1.3 billion, equivalent to 98% of total pangasius exports, up 11% year-on-year. Meanwhile, exports of processed pangasius products (HS code 16) reached USD 39 million, up 23%, reflecting significant potential in the value-added segment, though this category still accounts for only about 2% of total exports.
Prices of pangasius fingerlings (30 fish/kg) surged to VND 55,000–58,000/kg, double the level seen at the beginning of the year, raising production costs. Experts noted that this price surge will likely impact export prices in Q4/2025, as processors ramp up raw fish purchases to fulfill year-end orders.
Overall, September 2025 marked a short-term adjustment phase for Vietnam’s pangasius industry after a steady growth period since early 2025. The slight month-on-month decline mainly reflected seasonal factors, as exporters still had inventory while consumer demand temporarily softened.
In the context of global market fluctuations, actively managing supply, strengthening value chain linkages, developing deeply processed products, and diversifying export markets will remain strategic priorities to help Vietnam’s pangasius industry sustain its stability — especially as global demand is expected to rebound in Q4 to serve the year-end festive season.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to the 2025 review and 2026 outlook conference held by the Directorate of Fisheries and Fisheries Surveillance on the afternoon of January 7, Vietnam’s seafood sector has set a total production target of over 10 million tons in 2026, representing a 0.6% increase year-on-year. Of this total, capture fisheries are projected at around 3.75 million tons (down 2.1%), while aquaculture output is expected to reach 6.25 million tonnes (up 2.2%) compared with 2025.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Sao Ta Food JSC (Fimex, Ticker: FMC) has announced its 2025 business results, reporting revenue of over $300 million (approximately 7.8 trillion VND), representing a 19.8% increase year-on-year; projected profit is expected to reach approximately 420 billion VND.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s fisheries sector concluded 2025 with landmark achievements: export turnover reached a record high, despite heightened volatility in global trade and increasingly stringent barriers from major markets, most notably the United States. Amid a mix of opportunities and challenges, the fisheries sector also witnessed important policy shifts. Together, these developments form a multifaceted picture of an industry proactively adapting and restructuring toward a trajectory of sustainable development.
(seafoos.vasep.com.vn) According to the Department of Agriculture and Environment of Vinh Long, the province’s shrimp farming area reached 69,800 hectares in 2025, including 7,500 hectares under high-tech farming models, 18,820 tons of black tiger shrimp and 293,000 tons of whiteleg shrimp.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Building on a robust growth momentum in 2025, Nghe An province has set a strategic goal to reach a total fisheries output of 270,000 tons by 2026, reinforcing its position as a key hub for aquaculture and exploitation.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Can Tho City statistics indicate that in 2025, following the merger of three former administrative entities - Can Tho, Hau Giang and Soc Trang - fisheries output in 2025 increased by 6.23% compared with 2024 with aquaculture production nearly 9.1 times higher than capture fisheries.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to the Ca Mau Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Ca Mau province has achieved significant, comprehensive and substantive progress in combating IUU fishing in 2025, successfully fulfilling all tasks directed by the central government and strengthening fisheries governance. These efforts have established a solid foundation for the nationwide effort to lift the EC’s "yellow card" warning.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Ca Mau has exceeded its 2025 production targets, reaching nearly 595,000 tons of shrimp. This milestone reinforces the province’s position as Vietnam’s leading shrimp producer and a bright spot in the country’s seafood sector.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to Vietnam Customs data, cumulative shrimp exports from the beginning of the year through November reached $4.3 billion, up 21% year-on-year, continuing to serve as the primary growth driver of the entire seafood sector. In November alone, export turnover amounted to $393 million, up 14%.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In 2025, the fisheries sector continued to stand out as a bright spot in Ca Mau’s economic landscape, maintaining positive growth in both output and value.
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