In the last 10 years (from 2008 to 2017), Vietnam’s pangasius export turnover to Brazil reported the continuous growth but fluctuated from US$114.8 thousand (2008) to US$104.7 million (2017).
In 2012, sales to Brazil only accounted for 4.3% of Vietnam's pangasius export volume and held as the 6th rank. But in 2013, those to Brazil picked up 6.7% of Vietnam's pangasius export turnover and ranked the 4th behind the U.S, the EU and ASEAN. While pangasius exports to big markets faced difficulties, exports to Brazil in 2013 recorded the good growth.
In the group of frozen whitefish fillets (HS code 0304), Vietnamese pangasius was the third most imported item into Brazil behind Alaska pollock and hake. According to data from the International Trade Center (ITC), in 2013, imports of Alaska pollock into Brazil were up 25.5%; those of pangasius increased by 75.3% and those of cod went up 19.6% over 2012.
In 2013, Brazil only imported pangasius from Vietnam and did not import catfish from other countries around the world while during the same period last year, Brazil imported catfish from Spain and China.
By early 2015, pangasius exports to this market stayed stagnant because the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture of Brazil (MPA) announced the suspension of imports of seafood and products processed from fish and / or fishing products from Vietnam. Then, since April 2015, the MPA has announced that the country had lifted the import ban on seafood and fishery products from Vietnam. Thus, in 2014, the export value of pangasius to Brazil decreased from US$122.9 million to US$77 million in 2015 and hit US$68 million in 2016.
However, in Brazil, in 2016, China and Vietnam were still the two largest suppliers of whitefish products to the market. While China focused on frozen Alaska pollock fillets, Vietnam boosted exports of frozen pangasius fillets to the market.
In 2017, the total export value to the Brazilian market reached US$104.7 million, up 54% over the previous year. This was considered as a potential market of Vietnam with the highest growth in the year.
Although, in the first half of 2018, pangasius exports to Brazil declined, however, with low level glazing and high quality, pangasius products remain popular to Brazilian customers. Therefore, Brazil is still forecasted to be a potential market with the good growth in the last months of the year.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Currently, Da Nang City has no fishing vessels detained, sanctioned by foreign authorities, or criminally prosecuted for IUU fishing violations. Patrols, monitoring of marine fishing activities, and handling of violations have been prioritized by competent forces, significantly reducing nearshore fishing infringements.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to statistics from Vietnam Customs, Vietnam’s tuna exports to Israel in the first nine months of 2025 reached just over USD 27 million, down as much as 49% compared to the same period in 2024. This is a steep and prolonged decline for many consecutive months, reflecting changes in import demand as well as shifts in the supply structure of this market.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The first 700 tons of Vietnamese tilapia ordered and imported by JBS Group will initially be distributed through supermarket chains, the Horeca network and JBS’s product showrooms in Brazil.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In October 2025, Vietnam’s pangasius exports hit $217 million, representing an 8% increase compared to the same month in 2024. For the first 10 months of the year, total export value has surpassed $1.8 billion, up 9% year-on-year. This growth demonstrates clear positive momentum for the pangasius industry, despite continued declines in certain markets.
In recent days, the Central provinces of Vietnam have been suffering from historic flooding, with prolonged heavy rains, landslides, flash floods, and deep inundation causing extremely serious impacts on tens of thousands of households, as well as many VASEP member exporters located in the region. With the spirit of mutual support and solidarity, and in order to promptly assist residents and member exporters in the affected areas to stabilize their lives and restore production activities, VASEP calls on all seafood exporters, organizations, and individuals to extend supports to the people and member exporters in the flood-hit areas. We urge timely and practical material and spiritual contributions to help member exporters and local communities in the severely affected provinces overcome this difficult period.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the final days of October 2025, Vietnam’s domestic raw shrimp market remained generally stable, though slight adjustments were recorded in several sizes across key farming regions.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s shrimp exports reached USD 498 million in October 2025, up 26% from the same period last year. This is one of the highest monthly revenues since the beginning of the year, reflecting solid demand in major markets and faster shipment schedules by exporters. From January to October, shrimp export value reached USD 3.9 billion, up 22% compared to the same period in 2024.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On October 31, 2025, the US Court of International Trade (CIT) officially issued an order to suspend the case filed by the National Fisheries Institute (NFI), the National Restaurant Association (NRA), and several US seafood companies against the US Government concerning the implementation of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA).
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) An Giang’s fisheries sector has maintained stable growth momentum during the first nine months of 2025, making an important contribution to the province’s socio-economic development. Despite facing numerous challenges, the province is implementing various measures to enhance production efficiency, expand markets, and promote sustainable fisheries development toward deeper integration into the global economy.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s pangasius export value in September 2025 reached USD 181 million, up 5% compared to the same period in 2024. The overall trend for the pangasius industry remains positive, with total exports in the first nine months of 2025 reaching nearly USD 1.6 billion, an increase of 9% year-on-year.
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