(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s pangasius industry has gone through more than two decades of growth, from its difficult early days to becoming one of the country’s leading seafood export sectors. The pioneering “F1 generation” of entrepreneurs laid a solid foundation, helping Vietnamese pangasius reach over 140 countries and generate billions of USD in export value each year.

(seafood.vasep.com.vm) In Vinh Long, tilapia farming is thriving thanks to its ease of cultivation, strong adaptability, and high market demand. Many farmers have adopted intensive pond farming models, combining proper feeding practices with strict water quality control. As a result, tilapia grows quickly, is less prone to disease, and delivers high yields.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the first seven months of 2025, Vietnam's pangasius exports recorded positive growth amid global trade fluctuations. According to data from Vietnam Customs, pangasius export turnover reached over $1.2 billion, an 11% increase compared to the same period in 2024. This figure highlights the industry's resilience in the face of challenges from international markets and policies.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In recent years, Dong Thap’s pangasius sector has affirmed its strong position in both the Mekong Delta region and the whole country, with export turnover increasing year after year. The province has been restructuring the pangasius industry, focusing on effective water environment monitoring, as well as digital transformation in the management and operation of the sector.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Dong Thap has identified pangasius as a strategic sector and is implementing a series of measures to enhance value-added production and ensure sustainable development. The province is focusing on farming zone planning, applying high technology, conducting environmental monitoring, assigning farming area identification codes, and promoting digital transformation in production monitoring.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to data from the International Trade Centre (ITC), U.S imports of white fish in the first five months of this year reached 810 million USD, up 15% compared to the same period last year. China remains the largest supplier of white fish to the US during this period. The most popular white fish product among US consumers is frozen tilapia fillets - HS030461.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Binh Dinh province is focusing on developing a red tilapia farming chain in the Dinh Binh reservoir (Vinh Thanh district), aiming to meet food safety standards for export to Europe and other developed countries.

(seafood.vasep.com) According to Vietnam Customs data, in June 2025, Vietnam’s pangasius export value reached 194 million USD, a 13% increase compared to June 2024. Cumulative exports for the first half of 2025 totaled 1.023 billion USD, up 11% from the same period in 2024. Despite a challenging global trade environment with ongoing risks, Vietnam’s pangasius exports recorded positive results in the first six months of 2025.

(seafood.vasep.com) According to the General Department of Vietnam Customs, pangasius exports in the first half of June 2025 reached 86 million USD, up 6% year-on-year. As of June 15th 2025, cumulative pangasius export value stood at 911 million USD, marking an 11% increase compared to the same period in 2024.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) over the past two decades, the Vietnam's pangasius industry has firmly established an undeniable position in the global market. With export revenues consistently surpassing 2 billion USD annually, pangasius has played a key role in elevating Vietnam to the ranks of leading seafood-exporting nations. However, the value chain of Vietnamese pangasius still heavily relies on low value-added primary processed products, most notably frozen fillets under HS code 0304.

The Mekong Delta is Vietnam’s key region for pangasius production and export. Despite its advantages, the industry is currently facing numerous challenges such as unstable prices, rising input costs and increasingly strict requirements from international markets. In this context, strengthening the linkage between farmers and enterprises in both production and consumption is considered a strategic solution for the sustainable development of the pangasius sector.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to data from Vietnam Customs, Vietnam’s pangasius export value reached 189 million USD in May 2025, an increase of 12% compared to the same period last year. Cumulatively, pangasius exports in the first five months of this year totaled 829 million USD, up 11% year-on-year.

Seven Vietnamese pangasius exporters have been granted a 0 per cent anti-dumping duty, an increase of six companies compared to the previous review (POR19)

Seven Vietnamese pangasius exporters have been granted a 0 per cent anti-dumping duty, an increase of six companies compared to the previous review

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the context of uncertainty about reciprocal taxes from the US, many Vietnam's pangasius exporters have prepared in advance, not only in terms of business scenarios but also in terms of market sentiment. Despite facing reciprocal taxes, some experts and leading business leaders in the industry believe that... American consumers still will not turn their backs on pangasius.