Catfish exporters optimistic about China, pessimistic about USVietNamNet Bridge - Catfish exports to China have been increasing rapidly, but Vietnam fears it may lose the US market. Catfish exports to China have been increasing sharplyWhile catfish exports to the US and EU markets face tariff and technical barriers, exports to China have been increasing sharply. “Chinese consumers have confidence in Vietnam’s catfish quality because they are accepted by choosy markets such as the US and the EU,” he said. The General Directorate of Fisheries (GDF) confirmed that China is now the biggest importer of Vietnam’s catfish, and boosting exports to China now can balance supply and demand. Despite big barriers, Vietnamese catfish exporters have affirmed they won’t give up the US market.

Source: VietNamNet News March 29, 2018 07:18 UTC