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) In Hoa Vang district (Da Nang City), red tilapia farming is demonstrating clear economic efficiency, becoming a promising livelihood that helps many households increase their income. A notable example is the model of Mr. Huynh Ngoc Nam, who operates two red tilapia ponds covering more than 4 hectares, generating stable annual income.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In Gia Vien district, tilapia farming—particularly the “duong nghiep” strain—is expanding rapidly and gradually becoming an efficient production model for local farmers. Hatcheries in the area are supplying high-quality, uniform, and disease-free fingerlings, meeting the growing demand for commercial farming.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On the afternoon of March 19, Vice Chairman of the Ca Mau Provincial People’s Committee, Le Van Su, chaired a meeting to address bottlenecks and propose solutions to expand the super-intensive whiteleg shrimp farming model using low water exchange and high biosecurity standards (RAS-IMTA).
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On March 10, 2026, the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee issued Decision No. 1377/QD-UBND approving the Aquatic Animal Disease Prevention and Control Plan for the 2026–2030 period. The decision takes effect from the date of signing and replaces previous plans for the 2021–2030 period that had been issued prior to the administrative merger in Ba Ria – Vung Tau, Binh Duong, and Ho Chi Minh City.
(vasep.com.vn) In 2025, Chile imported more than USD 156 million worth of tuna, up 8.1% compared to the previous year and the highest level in the past five years. As the supply structure in this market is rapidly shifting, Vietnamese tuna is facing both opportunities to expand market share and increasing competitive pressure from Thailand, Colombia, and China.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vinh Long Province is stepping up efforts to develop brackish water shrimp farming in a sustainable direction, identifying it as a key sector in its agricultural structure. In 2026, the province aims to reach around 71,300 hectares of shrimp farming, with an output of over 314,000 tons.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Ha Tinh Province is strengthening control over shrimp seed quality to minimize risks for the 2026 spring–summer farming season.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In February 2026, Vietnam’s pangasius exports reached USD 119 million, down slightly 5% year-on-year. However, thanks to strong performance in January, cumulative exports in the first two months of the year still reached USD 331 million, up 28% compared to the same period in 2025. Export activity slowed somewhat in February due to seasonal factors, particularly the Lunar New Year holiday, which disrupted production and shipments at many seafood processing enterprises.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Da Nang is accelerating the development of high-tech shrimp farming toward intensive production, disease control, and improved efficiency. Many shrimp farms have invested in automated environmental monitoring systems, continuously tracking indicators such as pH, dissolved oxygen, temperature, and salinity, enabling farmers to promptly adjust pond conditions and reduce disease risks.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The year 2025 is considered a turning point for Vietnam’s shrimp seed industry as the sector faces the need for strong transformation in technology, production management, and gradual self-sufficiency in broodstock supply. These factors are seen as key to improving seed quality and strengthening the competitiveness of the shrimp industry amid increasingly demanding market requirements.
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