Pangasius
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GLOBEFISH | Quarterly Pangasius analysis - October 2025
10/12/2025
According to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Processors (VASEP), during the first half of 2025, total pangasius production reached 871 900 tonnes, up 4.5 percent compared to the same period last year.
GLOBEFISH | Quarterly Pangasius analysis - August 2025
08/09/2025
Viet Nam’s pangasius sector grew in the first quarter of 2025 despite fluctuating demand in key markets and emerging trade uncertainties. Local production reached 155 800 tonnes in March 2025, up 4.5 percent compared with March 2024.
GLOBEFISH | Quarterly Pangasius analysis - May 2025
12/06/2025
Viet Nam’s pangasius sector is poised for strong growth in 2025. The industry is aggressively diversifying its market reach beyond traditional destinations by looking at new opportunities in emerging markets. Despite price fluctuations and tariff challenges, Viet Nam’s focus on value-added products and expanding market reach projects resilient growth amid evolving global demand.
GLOBEFISH | Quarterly Pangasius analysis - February 2025
03/03/2025
According to Rabobank’s global aquaculture outlook for 2025, pangasius production is expected to grow by seven percent year-on-year. Viet Nam will remain the top producer, where the Directorate of Fisheries is targeting a production volume of 1.65 million tonnes, with export revenue projected at USD 2 billion. In spite of competition from China, India and Indonesia, Viet Nam is looking forward to strong growth, anticipating the upper hand following the imposition of US tariffs on China.
GLOBEFISH | Quarterly Pangasius analysis - December 2024
28/11/2024
Despite persisting challenges, the pangasius market in the first half of 2024 saw a strong recovery with increased production, rising exports, and robust demand across major markets.
GLOBEFISH | Quarterly Pangasius analysis - September 2024
10/11/2024
New opportunities for Vietnamese pangasius on the horizon through the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). Viet Nam forecasts growth in 2024 production as farming area expands. Surimi production line developed.
Key news
Pangasius imports into the European Union
02/12/2024
In 2023, total imports of pangasius into the European Union declined sharply from the previous year. In fact, some 70 000 tonnes were imported, 3...
Pangasius: Robust demand supported by increased harvests
23/03/2023
Pangasius is enjoying increasing popularity across all market segments as consumers, retailers and processors seek out more affordable fish products....
Pangasius well positioned to satisfy increased demand
08/03/2023
As inflation and high prices dampen demand in most segments of the fisheries sector, the humble pangasius finds itself in an ever more favourable position...