Vietnam's Value-Added Pangasius is gaining increasing attention in international markets as consumers in these countries are growing fond of its versatility in being prepared into a variety of rich dishes, combined with many ingredients.

In May 2024, exports of value-added pangasius products under HS code 16 reached over USD 2 million, a 3% decrease compared to May 2023. However, as of the end of May 2024, exports of these products totaled over USD 13 million, marking a 22% increase compared to the same period in 2023.

The top 5 destinations for Vietnam's value-added pangasius in the first five months of this year include: Singapore with USD 3 million, accounting for 23% of the market share; Thailand with USD 2.6 million, accounting for 20% of the market share; Japan with USD 1.4 million, accounting for 10% of the market share; Australia with USD 1.1 million, accounting for 9% of the market share; and the United States with USD 1 million, accounting for 8% of the market share.

Currently, more than 50 enterprises are involved in exporting value-added pangasius to various markets, with the top 10 exporters listed below:

Top Value-Added Pangasius Exporting Enterprises, Jan-May 2024.

(VASEP tổng hợp, mang tính chất tham khảo)

Trong đó, sản phẩm được ưa chuộng nhất tại là cá tra tẩm bột chiên/cá tra phile tẩm bột đông lạnh mã HS 16041990, chiếm 82% tỷ trọng trong tổng xuất khẩu các sản phẩm GTGT sang các thị trường trong 5 tháng đầu năm nay, với giá trị xuất khẩu đạt gần 11 triệu USD, tăng 31% so với cùng kỳ năm ngoái. Top 5 thị trường tiêu thụ nhiều nhất cá tra mã HS 16041990 bao gồm: Singapore chiếm 25%, Thái Lan chiếm 24%, Nhật Bản chiếm 11%, Mỹ chiếm 9%, Australia chiếm 8% tỷ trọng.

Ngoài ra, sản phẩm snack da cá tra chiên giòn/chả cá basa chiên đông lạnh mã HS 16042099 cũng được người tiêu dùng tại các thị trường ưa thích. xuất khẩu sản phẩm này đạt gần 400 nghìn USD trong tháng 5/2024 và gần 2 triệu USD trong 5 tháng đầu năm nay.

Exports of other value-added pangasius products, such as breaded frozen pangasius pieces under HS code 16042091 and frozen vegetable basa fish balls under HS code 16042030, also recorded increased export values in the first five months of this year, reaching nearly USD 300 thousand (up 52%) and USD 113 thousand (up 33%) respectively compared to the same period last year.

At the end of April 2024, nearly 40 Vietnamese enterprises, including pangasius exporters, showcased a range of processed products to foreign partners through the 2024 Global Seafood Expo in Spain. Ready-to-eat products attracted many visitors who enjoyed them right at the booths. The diverse processed products, blended with various ingredients, were highly appreciated by customers.

Besides the main product of frozen pangasius fillets, Vietnam's value-added pangasius is increasingly asserting its position in the international market. Market fluctuations in recent years have shown that choosing the business strategy of value-added processed products is a strategic direction for Vietnamese seafood enterprises. The export potential of value-added pangasius will continue to present many opportunities in various markets, requiring enterprises to proactively adapt to promptly capture demand and opportunities.

VASEP