Pangasius prices in Vietnam have seen a significant increase of 10%-12% over the past six months, reaching $3.00/kg for exports to the EU. The market is more active with increasing purchase volumes in the US and China, despite potential tariffs. Vietnamese farmers are withholding sales to grow larger fish for a premium, leading to a shortage. As a result, pangasius exports have surged by 17% year-on-year in October, with the market expecting high exports to continue in November. The Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) predicts that pangasius exports could exceed $2 billion this year, driven by demand for the Spring Festival and other holidays.