The export of value-added basa fish products from Vietnam has skyrocketed, while the Chinese market remains sluggish.

Published 2025년 8월 14일

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Core tip: While traditional frozen fish fillets still dominate, Vietnam's basa fish "value-added products" (GTGT) are quietly rising. According to Vietnam Customs data, as of July 15, 2025, the export value of Vietnam's basa fish value-added products has reached 28 million USD, a year-on-year increase of 47%, showing strong market potential.

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The United States has become the largest buyer, with imports increasing by 5.5 times. In the first half of the year, the United States imported nearly $10 million worth of value-added Vietnamese basa fish products, a year-on-year surge of 459% (equivalent to a 5.5-fold increase), accounting for 38% of the total export value. In the second quarter alone, U.S. imports reached over $5 million, a year-on-year increase of 332%. Thailand remains in second place, while Japan, the Netherlands, and Australia show varying performances. Thailand ranked second with a half-year import value of $4 million, a year-on-year increase of 9%, accounting for 14% of the total export value. Among other major markets, the United Kingdom imported $2.2 million (down 5%), Australia $1.8 million (down 14%), Japan $1.7 million (up 18%), the Netherlands $1.3 million (up 2%), and Malaysia $865,000 (down 16%). It is worth noting that some smaller markets have seen remarkable growth rates—Sweden, Cambodia, China, ...
Source: Foodmate

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