Among EU consumers, the Netherlands remains the largest and most stable importer of Vietnamese pangasius. Throughout the first four months of the year, pangasius exports to this market hit US$17 million, up 15%.

Outside the EU, China and Hong Kong (China) continue to be Vietnam’s leading markets for pangasius. In April alone, exports to these two markets totalled over US$44 million, a 7% increase from April 2024. However, total exports over the first four months fell 2% year-on-year to US$149 million.

The United States retains its position as the second largest consumer of Vietnamese pangasius after China, despite a 15% year-on-year drop in April to US$40 million. For the January–April period, exports to the US brought in US$101 million, a slight decline of 2% from the previous year.

In South America, Brazil stands out as the only major market with significant consumption of the Vietnamese fish, particularly frozen fillet products. Exports to Brazil in April hit US$15 million, up 9% year on year, bringing the four-month total to US$63 million, a sharp 67% increase from the same period in 2024.

Elsewhere in Southeast Asia, Thailand ranks as Vietnam’s fourth largest single market for tra fish. Exports in April rose 5% year on year to US$5 million, bringing total exports to Thailand in the first four months to US$25 million, up 18% year on year.

Statistics released by Vietnam Customs indicate that pangasius exports in the first four months of the year surged by 10% to US$ 640 million. In April alone, tra fish exports to international markets were valued at nearly US$175 million, up 4%.

To adapt to global trade fluctuations, VASEP says, Vietnamese seafood processing and exporting enterprises must to continue boosting exports, diversifying export markets and product lines, including alternative whitefish options such as tilapia and red tilapia.

Source: VOV