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With US tariffs on Vietnamese pangasius finalized, white fish flows to the CPTPP and Japan
On August 12, 2026, the US Department of Commerce (DOC) published the final results of the 21st annual review (POR21, covering the period August 2023 to July 2024) of the anti-dumping duty on frozen pangasius (basa / Vietnamese catfish). The duty rate jumped three- to fivefold from the preliminary results in February of that year, and the mainstay of exports to the United States... -
Alaska pollock over US$5,000; Vietnamese pangasius exports up 8.8% open opportunities in Japan and the EU
In Europe, Alaska pollock has topped US$5,000 per tonne, and the cod quota is also at its lowest level in 30 years. Vietnamese pangasius exports reached US$1.3 billion in January to July 2026, up 8.8%. We lay out, from a practical standpoint, the knock-on effects for Japan's white-fish sourcing and why to act now, while supply is thinning. -
Kura Sushi's white fish was catfish — how pangasius became a Japanese staple
The white-fish topping gliding along the conveyor-belt sushi lane turns out to be catfish raised in the Mekong Delta. On July 5, 2026, the Vietnamese fisheries trade magazine Vietfish Magazine reported that Vietnamese pangasius (basa) has penetrated Japan's white-fish consumption to the point of ranking second only to Alaska pollock fillets. Processed food... -
"Animal welfare" for shrimp and pangasius: Vietnam launches a national roadmap
Vietnam's fisheries directorate has announced an animal-welfare roadmap for shrimp and pangasius. As ASC, GlobalGAP, and BAP incorporate welfare standards, we lay out the points Japanese buyers should keep an eye on. -
638 Indonesian plants cleared for China: how will Vietnamese shrimp sourcing change
Indonesia's seafood-processing plants have expanded exports to China to 638 facilities. As competition with Vietnamese shrimp and pangasius intensifies in the Chinese market, we lay out the changes in sourcing structure that Japanese food buyers should read, and the business opportunities created by the shift toward Japan and high value addition. -
Pangasius (basa)
Overview: Pangasius (basa, tra fish) is a representative freshwater farmed fish of Vietnam, exported to more than 140 countries worldwide. Annual output reaches about 1.7 million tonnes, an important item accounting for about 25% of Vietnam's seafood export value. Characterized by its white, mild flesh, it is used for fish and chip... -
Can Tho city
Vietnamese name Can Tho Area 1,440 km² Population about 1.3 million Climate tropical monsoon climate. Annual average temperature 27°C. Main port / logistics hub Can Tho Port, Can Tho International Airport Overview Can Tho City is the largest city in the Mekong Delta, nicknamed the 'Western Capital' (Tay Do). Mekong... -
Dong Thap Province
Vietnamese name Dong Thap Area 3,377 km² Population about 1.7 million Provincial capital / central city Cao Lanh City Climate tropical monsoon climate. Floods in the rainy season. Annual average temperature 27°C. Overview Dong Thap Province is a Mekong Delta province affectionately known as the 'lotus province' (Tinh Sen). The province's lotus flowers... -
An Giang Province
Vietnamese name An Giang Area 3,537 km² Population about 1.9 million Provincial capital / central city Long Xuyen City Climate tropical monsoon climate. Annual average temperature 27°C. Large-scale flooding in the rainy season. Overview An Giang Province is located in the upper part of the Mekong Delta, bordering Cambodia. Vietnam's largest... -
The Mekong Delta (ĐBSCL)
Vietnamese name Dong bang song Cuu Long Area about 40,600 km² Population about 17.5 million Climate tropical monsoon climate. High temperatures year-round (26–28°C). Floods in the rainy season (May to November). Overview The Mekong Delta is Vietnam's largest granary and the most important in Southeast Asia...
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