Which country consumes the largest amount of Vietnamese pangasius in the world?

Published 2025년 5월 2일

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In March 2025, Vietnam's pangasius exports increased by 16% to $182 million, contributing to a first-quarter total of over $465 million, marking a 13% rise from the previous year. China and the US are the largest markets, with China leading in consumption, while the US remains the second-largest despite a slight decrease in exports. The EU, especially the Netherlands, and Brazil also experienced significant growth, with Brazil's imports surging by 73%. However, a new US tariff could increase costs by 50%, impacting competitiveness. Vietnam is seeking to negotiate a tax agreement with the US and enhance the ASEAN-China Free Trade Agreement to boost trade opportunities.

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According to the Vietnam Customs Department, in March, pangasius exports to markets continued to grow positively by 16%, reaching 182 million USD. Cumulative pangasius exports in the first quarter of 2025 reached more than 465 million USD, an increase of 13% over the same period last year. This growth was mainly driven by consumption demand from the two markets of China and the US. These are also the two countries that buy a lot of Vietnamese pangasius, with the main product being frozen fish fillets. China continues to be the number 1 market for pangasius consumption in Vietnam. Pangasius exports to China in March reached more than 38 million USD, an increase of 4% over March last year. The total export value of pangasius to this market in the first quarter reached more than 105 million USD. Although pangasius exports to the US in March decreased slightly by 4% compared to the same period last year, reaching more than 29 million USD, the US is still the second largest ...

Source: Vietstock