(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to Vietnam Customs data, pangasius exports in April 2026 reached USD 206 million, up 18% compared to the same period in 2025 — marking another consecutive month of double-digit growth since the beginning of the year. Cumulative pangasius export turnover in the first four months of 2026 reached USD 720 million, up 17% year-on-year, reflecting the positive growth momentum of this key export product.

(vasep.com.vn) In the first quarter of 2026, Vietnam’s pangasius exports to the ASEAN bloc reached USD 44 million, up 7% compared to the same period in 2025. After falling to the lowest level of the quarter at USD 9 million in February — reflecting the seasonal slowdown in orders after the festive period — exports recovered strongly to USD 18 million in March, the highest monthly value of the quarter. This development shows that import demand for pangasius in ASEAN remains relatively stable despite short-term fluctuations.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Entering 2026, the U.S. whitefish market has shown complex developments as global cod supply continues to tighten, while the U.S. trade environment becomes less stable. In this context, the U.S. market has had to become more flexible in sourcing alternative whitefish. However, relying heavily on Alaska pollock is not a long-term solution, as it is a strictly managed fishery with quotas and sustainability regulations, limiting any rapid increase in output to offset cod shortages.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The whitefish market in Japan is showing a clear divergence among supplying countries, in which Vietnam continues to affirm its role as a stable and high-potential exporter. Vietnam currently ranks third after the US and Russia in whitefish export value to Japan. Thanks to tariff incentives and the ability to meet Japan’s strict standards, Vietnamese pangasius continues to record a stable and positive growth trend.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to the latest Vietnam Customs data, pangasius exports in August 2025 reached $200 million, reflecting a 5% increase compared to August 2024. Cumulatively, pangasius exports for the first 8 months of 2025 totaled over $1.4 billion, achieving a positive growth of 10% year-on-year. Several key markets continued to show positive developments.

(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.

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)

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) From its first steps in 1997, the Vietnamese pangasius industry has undergone a dynamic and remarkable 25-year journey. This path reflects not only the maturation of the pangasius sector itself but also serves as a microcosm of the broader development of Vietnam’s seafood industry amid deepening global integration.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to Vietnam Customs data, pangasius exports to the EU reached USD 7 million in the first half of October 2024, marking a 27% year-on-year increase. As of October 15, 2024, cumulative exports to the EU totaled over USD 134 million, reflecting a slight 0.01% decrease compared to the same period last year.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The US Department of Commerce (DOC) recently announced the final results of the 19th anti-dumping tax review (POR19) on frozen pangasius fillets in the United States. Vietnam exports to the United States in the period from August 1, 2021, to July 31, 2022; accordingly, six Vietnamese pangasius export enterprises enjoy low anti-dumping tax rates.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the first half of this year, Vietnamese pangasius exports to the EU market have revitalized after more than three dismal years. As of the first half of May 2022, export value of frozen Vietnamese pangasius to this market reached 76,8 million USD, up 95% compared to the same period last year. In that, the Netherlands is the most attractive market, accounting for 31,7% of the total value of Vietnamese pangasius exports to the EU.