China - Hong Kong: In July 2018, the growth rate of pangasius exports to China - Hong Kong decreased compared to the previous months. Thus, in June and July 2018, the export value of pangasius to China - Hong Kong market reached US$48.4 million and US$38.4 million respectively, lower than that to the U.S market. As of July 2018, the total export value of pangasius to China - Hong Kong touched US$289.8 million, up 40.6% year on year and accounted for 24.2% of total pangasius export value.
The U.S – The EU: As of July 2018, Vietnam’s pangasius exports to the U.S and the EU rebounded with the value of US$255.3 million and US$139.1 million, up 15.6% and 16.5% respectively year on year.
For the U.S market, in July, the export value to this market reached the highest level (higher than that to the Chinese market - Hong Kong) of nearly US$58.5 million, accounting for 30% of the total pangasius exports. Vietnamese catfish exporters also took advantage of gaining the market share for tilapia in the U.S market.
In the first seven months of this year, the total value of pangasius exports to the EU reached US$139.1 million, up 16.5% from a year before. This was a good signal after 3 consecutive years of exporting pangasius to this market. Particularly, pangasius exports to the Netherlands and Italy increased sharply by 43% and 83.1%, respectively, to hit US$38.1 million and US$14 million, respectively.
ASEAN: Vietnam’s pangasius exports to three single markets in ASEAN in the first seven months of this year grew well. The export value to Thailand reached US$40.2 million, that to Singapore was US$26.8 million and that to the Philippines US$23 million with the rises of 41.2%; 26.9% and 37.7%, respectively. So far, ASEAN ranked the the fourth largest buyer of Vietnamese pangasius with total export value of US$110.6 million, up 38.5% over the same period in 2017.
Mexico - Brazil - Colombia: In July 2018, Vietnam’s pangaius exports to these 3 markets showed signs of slowing down when the export value decreased from 16-52% over the same period last year. By the end of July 2018, the export value of pangasius to Mexico reached US$52.4 million, down 5.3%; those to Brazil totaled US$43.3 million, down 31.2% and those to Colombia gained US$32.7 million to, down 2.8%. Although the export value decreased compared to the same period last year, these single markets remained as the large markets of Vietnamese pangaisus.
UAE: Vietnam’s pangasius exports to the UAE in the first seven months of 2018 increased sharply by 138%, worth by US$32.7 million. Vietnamese companies boosted their exports to Saudi Arabia. By the end of the year, Vietnam’s pangasius export value to this market forecasted to continue the 3 digit growth.
(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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