8 finalists have been named in the best new seafood product competition to be awarded at Seafood Expo Asia, taking place 4 to 6 September at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to Vietnam Customs, in July 2024, Vietnam's pangasius export turnover are more than US$184 million, up 29% compared to July 2023. Cumulative exports in the first 7 months reached over US$1.1 billion, up 9%.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) As of the end of July 2024, Can Tho City's total fishery output was estimated at 137,963 tons, a 11.32% increase compared to the same period last year. Of this, aquaculture production reached 134,669 tons, a 11.27% increase, mainly attributed to pangasius.

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(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s value-added pangasius is one of the most preferred products in many markets, in addition to the main product of frozen pangasius fillets. In the first half of this year, Thailand, the UK, and Australia were recorded as the top 3 markets that consumed the largest volumes of Vietnam's value-added pangasius.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to Vietnam Customs data, in Q2/2024, Vietnam's pangasius exports to the Chinese and Hong Kong markets reached $146 million, up 6.5% compared to the same period in 2023. Hong Kong alone imported over $7 million worth of pangasius from Vietnam, down 11% compared to the same period last year.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) As of June 16, Dong Thap province's pangasius farming sector has witnessed remarkable growth, with a 6.9% increase in farming area compared to the same period last year. The total pangasius farming area has reached 1,957.06 hectares, with an estimated harvest output of 265,177 tons.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Currently, An Giang province has linked consumption areas for commercial Pangasius pangasius covering approximately 1,072 hectares, accounting for 87.6% of the total farming area in the province. Notably, the farming area managed by enterprises exceeds 778 hectares, involving 9 linkage chains with 99 linked farming facilities, spanning an area of nearly 294 hectares. Prominent linked enterprises include Vinh Hoan JSC, IDI Corporation - Sao Mai Group, and Hung Phuc Thinh Food JSC.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to data from Vietnam Customs, in the first half of June 2024, Vietnam pangasius exports to the EU reached nearly 7 million USD, up 9% over the same period. Cumulative pangasius exports to this market as of June 15, 2024, reached 77 million USD, down 6% over the same period in 2023.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Currently, An Giang province has over 1,220 hectares for commercial pangasius farming in about 399 establishments.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam is in a negotiation on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the South American Common Market (Mercosur) in order to penetrate Latin America market.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnamese high value added pangasius is increasingly attracting attention in international markets as consumers in these countries increasingly favor it due to the diversity of ways to prepare it into many delicious dishes. rich, mixed with many ingredients.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to data from the International Trade Center (ITC), since 2012, Vietnam has remained the second largest supplier of white meat fish to Russia after Argentina.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In May, Vinh Hoan Corp recorded positive growth in revenue in most key markets. Vinh Hoan Corp had just announced business results for May 2024, with net revenue reaching 1,131 billion VND, an increase of 19% over the same period last year.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to data from Vietnam Customs, in May 2024, Vietnam's pangasius export turnover reached 167 million USD, an increase of 5% compared to May 2023. Cumulative pangasius exports in the first 5 months of this year reached 747 million USD, up 2% over the same period last year.