The report by the Vietnam Association of Seafood Processors and Exporters highlights the United States as the top importer of Vietnamese pangasius, with a significant 8.5-fold increase in processed pangasius exports to the U.S. despite a drop in frozen pangasius exports. The demand for white fish products, especially pangasius, in the U.S. market is on the rise. The potential recognition of Vietnam as a market economy by the U.S. could further boost the fisheries sector. However, the export of tra to Europe is projected to decrease by 7% in the first half of 2024 due to the impact of geopolitical conflicts. The association anticipates a 10% increase in the export price of tra in the latter part of 2024, attributed to improvements in processing exports.