Alan Pham | Vietnam Seafood Sourcing Insights A sourcing consultant's notes on Vietnam's seafood market

If you’re sourcing seafood from Vietnam, this guide is written from the inside. I spent over 8 years as Operations Manager at Espersen Vietnam — one of Denmark’s largest seafood processing groups. I’ve worked alongside the factories, navigated EU and ...

Pangasius fillet exported from Vietnam to the USA is priced at $1.11–$3.43/kg depending on format. FDA registration and BAP certification are required. Customs data verified 2024–2026. Expert guide by Vietnam seafood sourcing consultant.

Frozen pangasius fish stomach (bao tử cá tra) from Vietnam is priced at $2.88–$2.98/kg FOB — a high-value by-product used in Chinese hotpot and Southeast Asian cuisine. Limited supply. Verified customs data 2024–2026.

CIF Japan price for Vietnamese pangasius fillet averages $2.72/kg across 150+ verified shipments, rising to $2.87–$2.90/kg in 2026. Japan requires 100–200g portions, 87% moisture, minimal glaze. Expert guide by Vietnam seafood sourcing consultant.

Vietnam pangasius fillet prices range from $2.30–$4.50/kg FOB depending on trim level and certification. Expert sourcing guide by a verified Vietnam seafood consultant with 10 years of factory-side experience.

Understand the real difference between Well Trimmed, Semi Trimmed, and Un-Trimmed pangasius fillet from Vietnam — with price comparison, full specs, and guidance on which trim level fits your market.

ASC-certified pangasius from Vietnam commands a 15–25% premium in EU retail. Learn what ASC certification means in practice, how to verify supplier claims, and what markets require it.

I attend factory inspections in Vietnam as your representative — not as a neutral third party. Pre-shipment verification, packing monitoring, container checks. 8+ years as Operations Manager at Espersen Vietnam.

Dried basa fish maw (Pangasius hypophthalmus) from the Mekong Delta. Grade A/B, moisture ≤14%, 360–400 pcs/kg. I source this for buyers in Hong Kong, China, and Japan — with direct factory access and per-batch inspection.

Norway boneless mackerel portions (saba), processed in Vietnam to Japanese import standards. Sizes: 30g, 60g, 80G. 100% Norway origin, fully traceable. I source this for buyers in Japan and Europe.

Frozen MSC Cod Skins and MSC Haddock Skins from an EU-approved facility in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Zero scales, zero meat, 7kg/block, 0% glazing, BRC certified, per-lot antibiotic testing. For EU gelatin and collagen manufacturers.