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) 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.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) As part of Vietfish 2026, the International Seafood Hosted Buyer Program has been designed as a dedicated B2B matchmaking initiative for selected international buyers. The program provides opportunities to meet directly with Vietnamese seafood companies, gain market insights, and experience Vietnam's seafood supply chain firsthand.
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