The Netherlands remains the largest consumer market for Vietnamese pangasius in the EU, with an export value of more than 2 million USD, up 74% over the same period. As of August 15, 2024, pangasius exports to this market reached nearly 30 million USD, down 1% over the same period last year, mainly due to declines in February and May 2024. The first half of August 2024 recorded a double-digit increase, and it is forecasted that in August 2024, the export value of pangasius to this market will grow again.
In addition to the Netherlands, Germany also reduced imports of Vietnamese pangasius in July 2024. The decline in January, February, March, and July 2024 caused the cumulative pangasius exports to Germany in the first 7 months of this year to decrease slightly by 1%. However, in the first half of August 2024, pangasius exports to Europe's largest economy reached nearly 2 million USD, an increase of 183% over the same period in 2023. As of August 15, 2024, Vietnam exported a total of nearly 22 million USD of pangasius to Germany, an increase of 4%.
After Belgium, Spain ranks 3rd in the EU in terms of consuming the most Vietnamese pangasius. In the first half of August 2024, pangasius exports to this market reached nearly 1 million USD, up 15% over the same period. Cumulative exports to Spain as of August 15, 2024, reached more than 11 million USD, up 14% over the same period last year. Pangasius exports to Spain have been unstable since the beginning of this year. In July 2024, pangasius exports to this market reached the lowest level since the beginning of 2024, with more than 917 thousand USD, down 48% compared to July 2023.
As of August 15, 2024, Belgium was the 4th largest consumer of Vietnamese pangasius in the EU, with an export value of more than 11 million USD, up 10% over the same period last year. After reducing imports in February and March 2024, pangasius exports to Belgium are assessed to be stable in the following months, with continuous double-digit positive growth.
In terms of product structure, pangasius exports to the EU in the first 7 months of this year decreased by 21% compared to the same period and reached only nearly 2 million USD. In the first 7 months of this year, only March, May, and June recorded positive growth. The remaining months all witnessed a decrease of 38%-94%; Exports of dried fish and other frozen products in the first 7 months of this year to the EU also decreased by 5%, reaching nearly 4 million USD. The main pangasius product exported by Vietnam to this market is still frozen fillets, with the export value in the first 7 months of this year reaching more than 93 million USD, down 2% compared to the same period last year.
Despite the ups and downs in the first half of the year, Vietnam’s pangasius exports to the EU still have reason to be optimistic in the second half of the year as the year-end holidays approach, the European economy ensures growth, and unemployment is at a record low. Market prices and consumption are also gradually stabilizing, and pangasius exports to the EU are still expected to increase again after the summer holidays in Europe.
(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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