Seven out of eight main pangasius importers of Vietnam increased their purchase value, including the U.S., ASEAN, Brazil, China and Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Colombia. Only the EU got a drop in import. After four months of drop, pangasius exports to Mexico and Colombia soared up in May 2013 (121.8 percent for Mexico and 53.6 percent for Colombia), leading to a rise in earnings from these two markets in the first five months.
Russia was in the eight leading importers of Vietnamese pangasius between January and May 2012. But exports to Russia in January – May 2013 considerably stumbled causing a step back for the market that has fallen below Saudi Arabia. This period, exports to Saudi Arabia valued at US$23.26 million, up 11 percent from the compatible time of 2012.
Some companies said that decline of tilapia production in some provinces in China will create new opportunities for pangasius in freshwater fish importing markets in the coming time. Currently, sale of tilapia seedlings in several provinces in South China are running well below volumes of 2012. In Guangxi, sales of seedlings are down 30percent to 40percent; in Guangdong they are down 20percent to 30percent. Prolonged rainy and cold weather is disturbing the progress of the seedlings and tilapia production this year. Tilapia production is predicted to fall, as the international market for Chinese tilapia consumption is worrisome. In the first four months of 2013, U.S. imported 42,629 MT of tilapia from all sources, with a worth value of US$201.3 million, down 20 percent in volume and 21 percent in value over the corresponding period of 2012, mainly due to decline in purchase from China.
The EU market continued reducing fish purchase from Vietnam while the U.S. kept the uptrend in import and became the leading consumer of Vietnam pangasius in April and May 2013. Through May 2013, the U.S. was Vietnam’s largest pangasius importer, followed by the EU.
The U.S. accounted for 24 percent in Vietnam’s total earnings from pangasius exports. In January – May 2013, shipment to this destination reached US$170.18 million, up 16 percent over that of 2012. Exports were around US$56.9 million in May 2013, up 72 percent from May 2012 and just saw a drop in February and March. The higher antidumping tax imposed in POR8 could not curb the uptrend. Eight Vietnamese companies receiving the zero-percent duty rate are accelerating shipments of pangasius products to the U.S. In particular, the price of imported pangasius was unchanged in the U.S. market. In June 2013, frozen pangasius fillets 5-7 oz averagely cost was still at US$1.8 per pound, higher than US$1.7 per pound in the first months of the year.
The EU ranked second among pangasius importing countries with a value of US$159 million in January – May 2013, down 15.6 percent on that of 2012 representing 22.4 percent of Vietnam’s total export value. The EU market has still been on a quiet trend and is full of supply of some whitemeat fish species like cod, pushing down prices of cod and other whitemeat fish. A report by the European Commission in early May 2013 said that 17 economies in the euro zone are still falling into stagnation this year while 27 EU member countries will only get growth of 0.1 percent, down 0.3 percent compared to initial predictions. OECD says that the U.S. economy will reach growth of 1.9 percent in 2013 and 2.8 percent in 2014.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The year 2025 marked a pivotal milestone for Vietnam’s seafood industry in its restructuring process toward sustainability, transparency, and higher value creation, amid continued uncertainties in the global economic and trade environment. Prolonged inflation in major economies, the rising trend of trade protectionism, and increasingly stringent requirements related to environmental standards, traceability, and social responsibility have posed significant challenges to seafood production and exports. Nevertheless, overcoming these pressures, Vietnam’s seafood sector has gradually demonstrated its adaptability, maintained growth momentum, and laid an important foundation for the next stage of development.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Amid the increasingly evident impacts of drought and saltwater intrusion, the shrimp-rice production model in Ca Mau province continues to prove itself as a viable direction, contributing to higher farmer incomes, improved soil conditions and the promotion of ecological and sustainable agricultural development.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The management of fishing vessels, monitoring of fishing activities, and handling of violations in the fisheries sector in Lam Dong province have continued to be implemented in a synchronized and stringent manner, contributing to raising awareness of legal compliance among fishermen and aiming to end illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Can Tho’s fishery industry sustained steady growth in 2025 with total aquatic and marine output reaching nearly 783,000 tons, fulfilling 100% of the annual target. Aquaculture, capture fisheries and fishing fleet management were further strengthened, aiming for sustainable development in the coming years.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In 2025, Vietnam’s pangasius export turnover reached nearly USD 2.2 billion, up 8% year-on-year. This result indicates that pangasius exports maintained their growth momentum despite significant volatility in the global market environment. In December 2025, pangasius export value reached USD 200 million, up 10% compared to December 2024. This solid performance in the final month of the year reflects increased import demand for consumption and inventory replenishment in key markets.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In 2025, Vietnam’s tuna exports to Spain experienced significant fluctuations. According to Vietnam Customs, during the first 11 months of 2025, export turnover for the first 11 months of the year edged up by 0.3% year-on-year, reaching nearly $15 million.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son has signed Decision No. 16/QD-TTg, dated January 5, 2026, approving the implementation plan for the Vietnam-Israel Free Trade Agreement (VIFTA). Under the plan, in the coming period, ministries, ministerial-level agencies, government-affiliated entities and People’s Committees of provinces and centrally-run cities must institutionalize and execute tasks focused on the dissemination of information regarding VIFTA and the Israeli market; legislative and institutional development, as well as enhancing competitiveness and human resource growth...
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Beyond achieving double-digit growth, Vietnam’s fish cake and surimi exports are showing a notable year-end "inflection point": the EU his accelerating with nearly twofold growth, China & Hong Kong are rising sharply, while the largest market, South Korea, signaled a slowdown in November. According to Vietnam Customs data, export turnover of fish cake and surimi reached $327 million in the first 11 months of 2025, up 22% year-on-year; November 2025 alone accounted for $35 million, marking a 5% increase. This serves as a critical foundation for exporters to reassess market structures and competitive intensity while finalizing order strategies for 2026.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Ca Mau, widely regarded as the nation’s “shrimp capital”, continued its strong performance in 2025 as shrimp output reached nearly 600,000 tons, maintaining its position as Vietnam’s leading shrimp-producing locality.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On December 29, 2025, at the 2025 Pangasius Industry Review Conference held in Can Tho City, the Vietnam Pangasius Association announced that fingerling prices have surged to record levels due to acute supply shortages.
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