Vietnam’s pangasius exports expected to surpass $2 billion in 2024

China and Hong Kong remain the largest consumers of Vietnam's pangasius exports. In October 2024, this market imported $61 million worth of pangasius, up 9% year-on-year. However, the total export value to China and Hong Kong in the first 10 months fell by 2% year-on-year to only $479 million. Exports to the U.S. surged in the first month of the final quarter, with a 65% increase compared to the same period last year, amounting to over $35 million. Over the first ten months, total exports to the U.S. reached over $291 million, a 28% increase year-on-year. The re-election of President Donald Trump, who will begin his second term next year, is expected to introduce new import tax policies, potentially impacting pangasius imports. Guided by his "America First" agenda, “Make America Great Again” movement and focus on economic growth, Trump's policies could influence Vietnam's export sector, including pangasius. However, projections remain optimistic, with expectations of increased ...