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 ...

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.

Frozen Itoyori Surimi Grade SA from a verified processor in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Real QC data: gel strength GM×CM 654–859, whiteness W~79, triple bleaching process. Full specs, factory profile, and competitive comparison for buyers sourcing surimi from Vietnam.

Vietnam’s shrimp export outlook following new U.S. tariff policies Vietnam’s shrimp export industry demonstrates remarkable resilience as new U.S. tariff policies reshape global seafood trade in 2025. With $756 million in exports to the United States alone, Vietnam continues to ...

US Tariff Policy Changes in 2025 The recent US tariff adjustments significantly impact Vietnam’s seafood trade relationships. With Vietnam exporting $8.6 billion worth of seafood annually, understanding these policy changes is crucial for maintaining competitive advantage. Key Statistics: Vietnam ranks ...

Sustainable seafood farming has become the cornerstone of Vietnam’s aquaculture industry, with the country producing over 8.2 million tons annually through environmentally responsible practices. Vietnam’s Sustainable Aquaculture Leadership Certification Standards ASC (Aquaculture Stewardship Council) certificationBAP (Best Aquaculture Practices) standardsGlobalGAP complianceEU ...

Certifications can feel like alphabet soup — ASC, BAP, HACCP, GlobalG.A.P., EU approval numbers. But knowing which ones actually matter for your market can save you from expensive mistakes.I managed operations at Espersen Vietnam, an EU-certified facility, for over 8 ...

Basa fish skin (Pangasius skin) from Mekong Delta fish farms is a high-value byproduct used in gelatin and collagen production across pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and functional food industries. I source frozen basa pangasius skin from certified processing factories in Vietnam for ...