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Vietnam Dominates Global Surimi Production, Meanwhile Pangasius Surimi Exports Generates USD 300 to 420 Million Annually

Other Fresh Catfish Parts
Vietnam
Market & Price Trends
Catie Bui
Published Dec 22, 2023
Surimi is produced globally by countries like Vietnam, India, Thailand, the US, and Russia, with Vietnam leading the market with 200 thousand tons per year, accounting for 20% of the global production. In addition to marine fish surimi, pangasius surimi utilizes ingredients from pangasius fillet factories. Vietnam exports pangasius surimi, a seafood product derived from pangasius fillet factories, generating between USD 300 and 420 million annually, accounting for 4% to 5% of the country's total seafood export turnover. The primary import markets include Korea, Thailand, Japan, China, Malaysia, and the United States (US).
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