IN BRIEF - VASEP releases 10-year Pangasius Industry Report (2015-2024)
VIET NAM
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
The Vietnam Pangasius Industry Report 2015 - 2024, conducted by the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) and released in January 2025, is expected to provide businesses, importers and state management agencies with an overview of important developments in the production and export of Vietnamese pangasius over the past 10 years.
In addition to highlighting the achievements, the report will also identify existing problems and analyze the opportunities and challenges that the pangasius industry will face in the future.
During the period from 2015 to 2024, the pangasius industry has witnessed strong growth, not only in production output but also in export turnover. With sustainable growth and stable export volume, pangasius has become one of Vietnam's key export products, bringing important foreign currency to the national economy.
However, the pangasius industry is also facing significant challenges, including environmental issues, fierce competition from other countries, and international trade barriers. This report will analyze in depth the factors affecting the development of the industry, and propose practical solutions and recommendations for the pangasius industry to continue to develop in a sustainable and effective manner.
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VIET NAM
In addition to highlighting the achievements, the report will also identify existing problems and analyze the opportunities and challenges that the pangasius industry will face in the future.
SPAIN
Following poor results from this year's salmon fishing season—which ended with 108 catches, an 18% decrease from the previous year—the Department of Rural Affairs and Agricultural Policy of the Principality of Asturias announced a few days ago that it would evaluate these figures, alongside all scientific indicators, "to adopt the decisions deemed technically most appropriate for preserving the species."
UNITED KINGDOM
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Aquaculture UK 
JAPAN
Six salmon-producing communities in northeastern Japan have adopted a common identity as corporate investment begins to lift national output.
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The volume of Chilean salmon exports increased by 15.5% to 441,000 tonnes in the first half of 2026, state Customs figures show..png)
Cold-water prawns are emerging as one of the most promising growth categories in UK foodservice, combining premium positioning with operational simplicity. A recently released industry report, launched earlier this year, highlights a category that is already firmly embedded in consumer behaviour — yet still has significant headroom for growth.
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Chinese tuna-fishing firm 
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"Easing the burden" on companies while simultaneously ensuring that momentum toward achieving decarbonization goals is maintained.
The prospect of cod and pollock ultimately being left out of the 21st sanctions package reflects the delicate balance between political pressure on Moscow and the need to ensure supplies for the European processing industry.
