{"id":707,"date":"2026-04-11T21:19:02","date_gmt":"2026-04-11T14:19:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/viet.zone\/seafood\/?p=707"},"modified":"2026-04-12T20:08:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T13:08:08","slug":"pangasius-fillet-vietnam-japan-import-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/viet.zone\/seafood\/pangasius-fillet-vietnam-japan-import-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Importing Pangasius Fillet from Vietnam to Japan: Price, Specs & Logistics Guide (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Quick Answer:<\/strong> Pangasius fillet exported from Vietnam to Japan averages $2.72\/kg based on customs data across 150+ shipments in 2024\u20132025. Verified commercial transactions from the Japan market show CIF Fukuoka prices of $2.77\u2013$2.90\/kg and CIF Hakata at $2.87\/kg. Japan requires small, frequent shipments with strict portion spec \u2014 100\u2013200g\/pc is the standard.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

Vietnam\u2013Japan Pangasius Trade: Overview<\/h2>\n

Japan is the sixth-largest export destination for Vietnamese pangasius by value, but ranks second by shipment frequency \u2014 indicating small, consistent, repeat orders rather than bulk volume trade. Based on verified customs data from 2024\u20132026, Japanese buyers imported Vietnamese pangasius across 150+ shipments at an average price of $2.72\/kg.<\/p>\n

This pattern reflects Japan’s foodservice and specialty retail demand: steady weekly or monthly replenishment rather than quarterly container buying.<\/p>\n

Pangasius Price to Japan \u2014 Verified Data<\/h2>\n
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Source<\/th>\nPrice<\/th>\nIncoterm<\/th>\nDestination<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Customs average (150+ shipments, 2024\u20132025)<\/td>\n$2.72\/kg<\/strong><\/td>\nCIF<\/td>\nJapan (various)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Verified commercial transaction (2025)<\/td>\n$2.77\/kg<\/strong><\/td>\nCIF<\/td>\nHakata \/ Fukuoka<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Verified commercial transaction (2026)<\/td>\n$2.87\u2013$2.90\/kg<\/strong><\/td>\nCIF<\/td>\nHakata \/ Fukuoka<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

The upward trend from $2.72 average (2024\u20132025) to $2.87\u2013$2.90\/kg in 2026 reflects tightening spec requirements and rising input costs \u2014 Japan buyers are paying more for higher quality and tighter portion control.<\/p>\n

Japan-Specific Product Specifications<\/h2>\n

Japan’s pangasius requirements differ substantially from Western markets. Key differences:<\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Parameter<\/th>\nJapan Standard<\/th>\nEU\/USA Standard<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Portion size<\/td>\n100\u2013200g\/pc<\/strong> (precise)<\/td>\n120\/170g \u2192 300g+ (range)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Moisture<\/td>\n87% \u00b11%<\/strong> (strict)<\/td>\n87\u201388% \u00b11%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Trim<\/td>\nWell Trimmed mandatory<\/td>\nWT for retail; Semi for wholesale<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fat appearance<\/td>\nZero visible fat preferred<\/td>\nLow fat acceptable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Packaging<\/td>\n9\u201310kg carton, PE bag<\/td>\n10kg \/ 15lb \/ 30lb<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Glazing<\/td>\nMinimal (0\u20135%)<\/td>\nUp to 20% acceptable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Labeling<\/td>\nJapanese labeling required at importer level<\/td>\nEnglish sufficient<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

Certifications Required for Japan<\/h2>\n