# Vietnamese pangasius export market trends > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/vietnamese-pangasius-export-market-trends > Updated: 2026-11-02T00:29:52.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. 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. ## Timeline ### 2026-11-02: 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. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnam-pangasius-exports-to-china-grow-28-in-first-nine-months-of-2026 ### 2026-10-14: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnamese-pangasius-exports-to-middle-east-reach-113-million --- Cite as: Vietnamese pangasius export market trends. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/vietnamese-pangasius-export-market-trends