China continued to serve as the backbone market for the pangasius industry, holding approximately 27% market share. Future outlookLooking ahead to 2026, Vietnam’s pangasius industry is expected to face significant opportunities as global supplies of wild-caught whitefish continue to tighten. In the US market, Vietnamese pangasius exporters continue to face risks associated with anti-dumping policies. VASEP's predicted 2.3 billion USD in Vietnam’s pangasius export turnover this year would represent a 5% increase compared to 2025, according to the association's deputy secretary general. This means that Vietnam’s pangasius industry needs to accelerate digital transformation, apply advanced technologies and improve traceability systems.

Source: VietNamNet News January 11, 2026 11:09 UTC