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Vietnamese pangasius export market trends

Overview

Vietnamese pangasius exports showed growth across different international markets during the first three quarters of 2026.

In the Middle East, export values reached $113 million during the first eight months of the year, a 7% increase compared to the previous year. This growth was largely driven by Saudi Arabia, which saw exports rise by 52% to $37 million in that period. While Saudi Arabia experienced a significant surge in August, other Middle Eastern nations showed limited recovery or maintained small import shares.

In China, the largest consumer market for Vietnamese pangasius, exports reached $480 million in the first nine months of 2026, representing a 28% increase year-on-year. This market accounted for 28% of Vietnam’s total pangasius export value. Growth in China was primarily driven by frozen fish meat and fillets, which saw a 45% increase. Although September 2026 saw a 25% increase in turnover to China, this rate indicated a slight cooling compared to the nine-month average.

Entities

Vietnam · Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers · China · Gia Lai · Saudi Arabia

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Vietnam regional development: Industrial, tourism, and export updates

    Vietnam reports diverse economic developments, including Quang Ninh's industrial cluster expansion, Hai Phong's tourism goals, and a 28% rise in pangasius exports to China.

  2. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Vietnamese pangasius exports to Middle East reach $113 million

    Vietnamese pangasius exports to the Middle East rose 7% to $113 million in early 2026, driven largely by a 52% surge in demand from Saudi Arabia.

Sources

baoquangninh.vn · doanhnghiephoinhap.vn · nhandan.vn · thoibaonganhang.vn · vietnamplus.vn