{"id":705,"date":"2026-04-11T21:30:30","date_gmt":"2026-04-11T14:30:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/viet.zone\/seafood\/?p=705"},"modified":"2026-04-11T21:30:35","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T14:30:35","slug":"pangasius-fillet-usa-import-price-fda-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/viet.zone\/seafood\/pangasius-fillet-usa-import-price-fda-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Pangasius Fillet for the US Market: Import Price, FDA Requirements & Sourcing Guide (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Quick Answer:<\/strong> Pangasius fillet exported from Vietnam to the United States is priced at $1.11\u2013$1.84\/kg FOB for bulk wholesale packaging, and $2.22\u2013$3.43\/kg for branded retail formats. FDA registration and BAP certification are required for US market entry. Based on verified customs data from 2024\u20132026.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

Why Vietnam Dominates US Pangasius Imports<\/h2>\n

The United States is the single largest export market for Vietnamese pangasius by both volume and value. Based on verified Vietnamese customs data covering 2024\u20132026, the US accounts for approximately 65% of total pangasius export revenue from leading Vietnamese processors \u2014 with over $48 million shipped across 900+ individual shipments in that period.<\/p>\n

The core reason: pangasius is the most cost-competitive white fish available to US foodservice operators and retail chains. At $2.00\u2013$3.50\/kg retail price, it undercuts tilapia, pollock, and swai from competing origins while meeting FDA and BAP standards required by US buyers.<\/p>\n\n

Pangasius Price to USA \u2014 2024\u20132026 Data<\/h2>\n

Prices vary significantly by packaging format and buyer tier. The following ranges are drawn from verified Vietnamese export customs records:<\/p>\n

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Product Format<\/th>FOB Vietnam (USD\/kg)<\/th>Notes<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n
Bulk IQF \/ IVP \u2014 15\u201330 lb packaging<\/td>$1.11\u2013$1.84\/kg<\/strong><\/td>Wholesale, foodservice distribution<\/td><\/tr>\n
Standard IQF retail \u2014 branded carton<\/td>$2.22\u2013$2.87\/kg<\/strong><\/td>Retail chains, private label<\/td><\/tr>\n
Premium retail \u2014 100\u2013200g portioned<\/td>$2.85\u2013$3.43\/kg<\/strong><\/td>Upscale retail, branded programs<\/td><\/tr>\n
IVP individually vacuum packed<\/td>$1.83\u2013$2.62\/kg<\/strong><\/td>Club stores, portion-control foodservice<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/figure>\n

The wide price range ($1.11\u2013$3.43\/kg) reflects the difference between commodity wholesale bulk and branded retail formats. A significant portion of US-bound pangasius moves through large trading companies at the lower end of this range.<\/p>\n\n

US Market Requirements \u2014 Certifications<\/h2>\n
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Requirement<\/th>Details<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n
FDA Registration<\/strong><\/td>Mandatory for all food importers. The Vietnamese factory must be registered with US FDA (registration number verifiable at accessdata.fda.gov)<\/td><\/tr>\n
BAP Certification<\/strong><\/td>Best Aquaculture Practices \u2014 required by most US retail chains and Sysco, US Foods distribution networks<\/td><\/tr>\n
HACCP<\/strong><\/td>Mandatory under US FDA seafood HACCP regulation (21 CFR Part 123)<\/td><\/tr>\n
Country of Origin Labeling (COOL)<\/strong><\/td>Must be declared as “Product of Vietnam” at retail point of sale<\/td><\/tr>\n
Importer of Record<\/strong><\/td>A US-based entity must serve as importer of record \u2014 Vietnamese factories cannot import directly<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/figure>\n\n

US Packaging Standards for Pangasius<\/h2>\n

The US market has distinct packaging preferences that differ from EU and Asian markets:<\/p>\n