Vietnamese pangasius accounts for 90% of total pangasius imports into the EU

Vietnam is the leading supplier of pangasius to the EU, accounting for 90% of the market, with the Netherlands and Belgium acting as re-exporters. Germany is the largest consumer of pangasius fillets, prioritizing price over quality and taste, while Spain, once a major consumer, has seen a steady decrease in imports, with a 40% increase in 2024 compared to the previous year. Overall, pangasius imports to the EU remained steady in the first nine months of 2024, with a slight increase in Germany's imports.

The primary supplier is Vietnam, which holds a 90% market share of total pangasius imports. However, this figure is actually higher as the second and third largest suppliers - Netherlands and Belgium - are merely re-exporters. Germany is the main consumer of pangasius fillets, where price is more important than quality and taste. Spain, which was a major consumer about 10 years ago, has steadily reduced its imports of this species. In 2023, the country imported 5,500 tons, nearly 1,000 tons less than the previous year. During the first nine months of 2024, pangasius imports into the EU were on par with those of ...