Vietnam's pangasius is in short supply due to large size shortage

The article provides an overview of the current state of the Vietnamese pangasius market, highlighting a slight decrease in prices but overall high rates since March 2025. The price drop is attributed to a slowdown in procurement by large processing companies and an increase in demand from China. However, the market remains tight for large-sized fish due to weather conditions that affect appetite and growth. Additionally, fish fry prices, while experiencing a slight decrease, remain at a three-year high, indicating high breeding costs for pangasius. The market situation is influenced by these supply and demand factors, with weather conditions contributing to the tight supply of larger fish.

The price at the pond has fallen slightly, but it still remains high Since March 2025, the pond price of Vietnamese pangasius has fallen slightly, but the decline is limited and it remains high overall. According to the latest data, the price of large pangasius weighing more than 1.2 kg fell to 31,600 VND (about US$1.24) per kilogram in the 10th week (March 3-9), a decrease of about 3.5% from 32,735 VND in the previous week. At the same time, the price of smaller pangasius has also fallen: · The price of 1.0-1.2 kg specification dropped to 31,485 VND/kg; · The price of 800 g-1.0 kg specification dropped to 31,445 VND/kg. Although the price has dropped, the overall market is still at a high level. Industry insiders pointed out that in early March, the pangasius market in the Mekong Delta has remained stable for three consecutive weeks. Large processing companies have a slow pace of procurement, mainly focusing on completing existing orders. However, the demand in the Chinese ...