Strong Chinese demand drives rebound in Vietnam's basa fish exports

According to data from the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Processors (VASEP), in October 2025, Vietnam's basa fish exports increased by 8% year-on-year, reaching 217 million USD (200 million EUR). In the first ten months of 2025, export revenue reached 1.8 billion USD (1.66 billion EUR), a 9% increase compared to the same period last year. Exports to Mainland China and Hong Kong reached 73 million USD (67 million EUR) in October, a 19% increase compared to the same month in 2024. VASEP stated that after a slowdown in September, demand in the Chinese market has rebounded strongly, and import activity is expected to remain active until the end of the year. In contrast, the U.S. market showed weakness. In October, exports to the U.S. decreased by 17% year-on-year to 29 million USD (26.7 million EUR); while Brazil, after a decline in September, saw a slight increase of 1% in October, reaching 15 million USD (13.8 million EUR). The UK continued its downward trend, with ...