In terms of exported product structure, value added pangasius exports recorded a 30% growth in the first 7 months of 2024 with the export value of US$21 million. Exports of dried pangasius and other frozen pangasius products (whole round, steak, bladders, etc.) reached nearly US$200 million, up 22%. The export value of Vietnam's main pangasius product (frozen fillets) in this period are US$881 million, up 6% over the same period last year.
Regarding the consumption market, China & HK was still the largest consumer market of Vietnamese pangasius. Pangasius exported to this market in July 2024 reached US$55 million, up 23%. The value in the first 7 months are US$313 million, down 4% over the same period, mainly due to the decrease in February and March 2024.
This growth can be maintained in the second half of 2024 thanks to the recovery of demand, improvement of product quality, and good business strategies.
Meanwhile, pangasius exports to the US in July 2024 reached US$31 million, up 69%. Cumulative pangasius exports in the first 7 months are US$190 million, up 20% over the same period last year.
The CPTPP market was the 3rd largest destination for Vietnamese pangasius, with the exports in July 2024 reaching US$28 million, up 41%. Cumulative pangasius exports are US$155 million, up 15% over the same period in 2023. Mexico consumed Vietnamese pangasius the most in the block, with nearly US$10 million, up 94%.
In July 2024, pangasius exports to the EU reached US$14 million, up 7%. Cumulative pangasius exports in the first 7 months reached US$99 million, down 2% over the same period in 2023. In particular, although the Netherlands was still leading the block in consuming Vietnamese pangasius, the export value to this market in the first 7 months still witnessed a decrease of 4%, mainly due to the decline in February and May 2024.
The positive growth in July 2024 shows the efforts of processors in improving product quality, diversifying markets and adapting to fluctuations in the international market.
The world economy has many signs of recovery but the growth rate is slow. Food, energy and transportation costs remain high, causing global inflation to show signs of cooling down, but price pressure continues to increase, not reaching the target level that countries desire and potentially erupting again. Conflicts continue to escalate, causing instability to world security. The Russia-Ukraine conflict is in a fierce tug-of-war on the ground with no compromise or concession between the two sides. This makes transportation costs increase, bringing difficulties to Vietnam's seafood exports, including pangasius.
However, Pangasius export still maintains its growth in July 2024. In the last months of 2024, the number of pangasius orders from Vietnam will increase thanks to orders for year-end holidays.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) After reaching a peak of nearly USD 6 million in June 2024, the export value of Vietnamese tuna to Italy has stagnated and continuously declined in the last five months of the year. Cumulatively, by December 15, 2024, export turnover to this market decreased by 18% compared to the same period in 2023, reaching over USD 30 million. With this decline, Italy is no longer Vietnam's largest tuna import market within the EU bloc.
The Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang, with its 32-km coastline, is well-positioned to develop a thriving seafood industry. Recognising the importance of sustainable offshore fishing, local authorities have implemented policies to modernise the fishing fleet and support operations in offshore waters.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On the evening of December 23, 2024, in Ho Chi Minh City, the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) held a ceremony to celebrate the seafood export milestone of 10 billion USD, with hopes for continued growth in 2025. The event was attended by Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Phung Duc Tien, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Hang, and representatives from various ministries, as well as domestic and international partners.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) With a market share exceeding 10% in Vietnam's aquafeed sector, Sao Mai Super Feed has affirmed its position as one of the leading brands, making a significant contribution to the development of the pangasius industry and elevating Vietnamese pangasius products on the international stage.
Secretary General of the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) Nguyen Hoai Nam said that in the past 5-6 years, Vietnam's seafood export value has only hovered around 8-10 billion USD/year. To reach the value of 16 billion USD by 2030, Mr. Nam proposed establishing corporations/enterprises to exploit the sea.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vinh Hoan Seafood (stock code VHC) announced that its export turnover to three key markets— the U.S., EU, and China—grew between 32% and 40% in November 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Shrimp exports for the first 11 months of 2024 brought in nearly 3.6 billion USD, up 22% compared to the same period last year. Exports to major consumption markets all recorded double-digit growth.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In 2023, total pangasius imports into the European Union saw a significant decline compared to the previous year. Approximately 70,000 tons were imported, 3,000 tons less than in 2022, according to a report from FAO-Globefish.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On December 11, Vinh Hoan Joint Stock Company (Vinh Hoan Corp) was once again honored in the "Top 50 Most Effective Businesses in Vietnam" ranking, compiled annually by the Investment Bridge Magazine. This marks the 11th consecutive year Vinh Hoan has been recognized in this prestigious list.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The purchase price of raw pangasius in the first 11 months of 2024 remained at 26,000-27,000 VND/kg. However, farmers faced challenges in earning profits due to rising costs of fish feed, fuel, and labor during the year.
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