At a forum held by VASEP, it was stated that Vietnamese pangasius enterprises still have potential in the international market. However, pangasius exports from Vietnam have declined, especially to the US and Chinese markets, leading to a large inventory of pangasius in Vietnam. The export value of Vietnamese pangasius in the first seven months of 2023 decreased by 37%, with the US being the second largest export market experiencing a 60% decrease in value. As a result, the estimated pangasius exports for this year have been revised down by $500 million.