Bass fish prices have fallen back, with China's imports amounting to $483 million in the first ten months.

Published 2025년 12월 2일

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Core tip: In the 48th week of 2025, the head price of Vietnam's basa fish ponds has seen a decline. The price for fish weighing 800–1300 grams in Tây Ninh province has dropped to 29,500–30,000 Vietnamese dong per kilogram, while larger sizes (over 1300 grams) remain at 30,500–31,000 Vietnamese dong per kilogram. Industry insiders point out that after the earlier period of sustained high prices, the breeding pace has slowed down due to climate influences and the purchasing pace has stabilized, leading to a technical correction in the market, but overall supply remains relatively tight.

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Meanwhile, the Chinese market continues to play a pivotal role in Vietnam's basa fish export landscape. In October, export value surged to $73 million, a year-on-year increase of 19%, marking the highest monthly figure of the year; the cumulative export for the first ten months reached $483 million, accounting for 27% of Vietnam's total basa fish exports, firmly maintaining its position as the largest market. Thanks to the recovery in consumption and the peak season for year-end stockpiling, China's demand has become the core force supporting the growth of Vietnam's exports. However, behind the impressive figures, competitive pressure is quietly intensifying. China's domestic tilapia, leveraging its price advantage, is continuously expanding its market share domestically, exerting pressure on imported basa fish. Meanwhile, high fry prices and rising raw material costs are also putting pressure on the profits of Vietnamese processing plants. According to VASEP analysis, the export ...

Source: Foodmate