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

Vietnam’s seafood industry has witnessed a remarkable recovery in its tuna exports to Russia, following a period of stagnation due to geopolitical tensions. Since 2021, the export value of Vietnamese tuna to Russia has impressively doubled from $14 million to ...

Frozen Pangasius skin, commonly referred to as Basa skin, is a versatile by-product from the vibrant aquaculture industry in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam. Known scientifically as Pangasius hypophthalmus, this product is sustainably sourced from freshwater farms. Each block of Basa ...

In the shrimp industry, various abbreviations are commonly used to describe the processing and presentation of shrimp. These standardized terms help in trading, packaging, and culinary contexts by providing clear and consistent descriptions across different markets. Here are some of ...

For live seafood, China currently requires management across the entire production chain, from farming/harvesting to collection, transportation, packaging, and export consumption. According to statistics from the Department of Quality Management, Processing, and Market Development (NAFIQPM), as of the end of ...

Vietnam’s shrimp industry is experiencing unprecedented growth in 2024, positioning the country as a leading global supplier of premium shrimp products. With export values skyrocketing and production reaching record levels, international buyers have a unique opportunity to source high-quality Vietnamese ...

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 ...